Product Lifecycle Manager

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EnviroLogix is seeking a driven Product Lifecycle Manager to lead product management activities, including change management, price administration, SKU rationalization, and portfolio management. The role interfaces with Operations, Quality, R&D, Sales, Finance, and Technical & Customer Support to manage product changes.

Responsibilities include managing SKU obsolescence, annual pricing cycles, and supporting new product launches through Stage Gate processes, with emphasis on collaboration and

Qualifications

• 2+ years in product management or related cross-functional roles.
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, operations, life science, engineering, or related field.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SKU obsolescence and portfolio rationalization.
• Administer annual pricing and maintenance cycles.
• Support product launches and commercialization processes.
• Collaborate across Operations, Quality, R&D, Sales, Finance, and Support.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Process discipline

Attention to detail

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

ERP/CRM familiarity

Analytical reasoning

Stakeholder communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, operations, life science, or related field

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

Job description

This opportunity is located within our EnviroLogix business that develops and manufactures testing solutions for detecting GMOs, mycotoxins, plant pathogens, natural toxins and chemical contaminants in multiple agricultural matrices. Job Description EnviroLogix is seeking a driven and process-oriented Product Lifecycle Manager. The Product Lifecycle Manager is primarily responsible for product management activities such as product change management, price administration, SKU rationalization and portfolio management, and assisting with both product launch and commercialization activities. This role offers company-wide visibility as it requires partnership with other departments—such as Operations, Quality, R&D, Sales, Finance, and Technical & Customer Support—to manage changes to product.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manages SKU obsoletion and rationalization strategies of existing portfolios
• Administers the Annual Pricing Management, communication and maintenance cycle
• Administers the Product/Marketing related actions of the Engineering Change Notice Processes associated with Product and/or Documentation Changes
• Supports Product Managers with Voice of the Customer Logistics: from Scheduling sessions to synthesizing reports
• Supports Product Managers with building business cases for New Product Launches, through the Product Commercialization Process
• Supports Product Managers with New Product Launches, through the Stage Gate process
• Supports Product Managers, in partnership with Demand Generation team, with Campaign-related Value Proposition, Briefs, Webinars, and Collateral design inputs
• Identifies quality improvement, margin expansion or cost saving opportunities for existing Products
• Supports data collection needs of customer RFPs.
• Supports Product Managers in ad-hoc projects and analyses.

Skills Required:

• Demonstrated experience of cross-functional collaboration and communication Process discipline and execution Excellent attention to detail Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Self-motivated, execution-oriented with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a changing environment Analytical and reasoning skills to identify, understand, and communicate the impact of changes Analytical and computational skills to calculate and administer pricing for product portfolio and customer agreements Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders via written communication Embrace and sustain change for the better Experience with ERP and/or CRM systems preferred, but not required

Experience & Education Requirements:

• 2 or more years in product management, product lifecycle/portfolio management, product operations, commercialization roles, or related cross-functional product/marketing/operations roles
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, operations, life science, engineering, or related field
• MBA can substitute some experience

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work within an office environment
• Must be able to utilize a computer for an extended period
• Must be able to travel domestically for business purposes, potential of travel <10% of time

The anticipated range for this position is: $65,000 - $90,000 per year. Salary is determined in good faith based on factors such as the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, requirements of the position, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

EnviroLogix is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

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