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 price administration, SKU rationalization, and portfolio management. The role requires partnering with Operations, Quality, R&D, Sales, Finance, and Technical & Customer Support to implement changes across the product lifecycle.

The incumbent will support new product launches, drive profitability, and optimize pricing strategies while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manages SKU obsolescence and rationalization
• Administers annual pricing management and maintenance cycle
• Handles Product/Marketing actions of Engineering Change Notice processes
• Supports Product Managers with VOC logistics and reporting
• Assists with business cases for New Product Launches and commercialization
• Supports New Product Launches through Stage Gate process
• Collaborates with Demand Generation for value propositions and collateral inputs
• Identifies opportunities for quality improvement, margin expansion or cost savings
• Supports data collection for customer RFPs and ad-hoc analyses

Skills

Cross-functional collab

Process discipline

Attention to detail

MS Office

Pricing analysis

Change management

Stakeholder comms

ERP/CRM familiarity

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (business/marketing/ops/life science/engineering)

MBA or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

Job description

Join EnviroLogix and you’ll be a part of a team that is pushing diagnostic boundaries forward in the life science laboratories, grain markets and the food supply chain. We value the diverse knowledge and experience of all team members and seek cross-functional teams at every level. From the beginning, our motivation has been to create breakthrough diagnostic technologies, seeking innovative ways to help customers solve their problems. The drive to pioneer advancements continues today, as we develop smart, simple diagnostic technology.

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.

EnviroLogix is a global leader in the development of rapid GMO and mycotoxin detection technology. Our experienced staff closely monitors global issues in the food production chain, finding solutions to challenges before they even arise. Founded in 1996, EnviroLogix opened a second office in Brazil in 2007 and was purchased by Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. in 2010. From the beginning, our motivation has been to create breakthrough diagnostic technologies, seeking innovative ways to help customers solve their problems. The drive to pioneer advancements continues today, as we develop smart, simple diagnostic technology.

Join EnviroLogix and you’ll be a part of a team that is pushing diagnostic boundaries forward in the life science laboratories, grain markets and the food supply chain. We value the diverse knowledge and experience of all team members and seek cross-functional teams at every level. And, we take pride in being a fun and friendly place to work – whether on a company outing to set sail across Casco Bay or just shooting hoops in the parking lot, we offer many ways to connect that go beyond the lab and the office. As a part of the Ensign-Bickford family of companies, we share a common set of core values.