Product Manager

Kidde Global Solutions; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Kidde Global Solutions in Bradenton, FL is seeking a Product Manager to drive the strategic direction and execution of the commercial fire product line, partnering with cross-functional teams.

You will own roadmaps, gather market insights, and translate customer needs into product requirements, while collaborating with Sales, Engineering, and Supply Chain. Travel up to 30%.

The role offers a full-time position with a base salary range of $102,931 to $121,095.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of product management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain product strategy and roadmaps for the assigned category.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Marketing to deliver New Product Developments.
• Lead lifecycle management including end-of-life planning and SKU optimization.
• Analyze competitive landscape and customer needs to inform product positioning.
• Create pricing and positioning strategies and supporting materials for sales.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Product Manager

Location: Bradenton, FL

Base Salary Rate: $102,931.00 to $121.095

Job type: Full-time

About this role

Kidde Global Solutions has an opportunity for a Product Manager.This role will support and contribute to product management for the commercial fire business unit. As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for the planning and execution (along with relevant cross-functional teams) of new product development, product enhancements, general product support, and product training for commercial fire systems.

Want to be involved in a team focused on saving lives and building a safer tomorrow? If you want to play a critical role in developing and advocating for the solutions and culture that contribute to our mission, we want to talk to you!

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain product strategy and roadmaps for the category/products assigned including OEM products


• Develop deep understanding and continued learning of competitive landscape, target customer needs-based segmentation, product positioning and feature set, and macro marketplace trends to ensure we maintain a leading edge with our product line.


• Establish strong relationships with Sales Teams and Channel Representatives to validate the product direction.


• Deliver on the solution’s New Product Developments (NPDs) by ensuring timely creation of Business opportunity proposals and product requirement documents and building consensus with Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Pre/Post-Sales Support, Marketing, Legal, and other functions.


• Drive product lifecycle management activities including SKU reduction, Excess and Obsolete Inventory reduction, and product End-of-Life. Implement plans for phase-out / sell-off of slow-moving and low-margin products where appropriate.


• Lead competitive teardowns of products to understand product differentiation and help define the value proposition for our solution.


• Help to develop a Sales “Playbook” for the solution which outlines for the Sales Teams the value proposition, key messages, competitor differentiation, data sheets, and other marketing collateral. Document pricing and positioning strategy for the solution.


• Demonstrate financial acumen by understanding solution component financial drivers including cost/ schedule, incremental revenue, gross revenue, and gross margin.


• Proactively research and understand root causes of revenue gaps based upon discussions with Channel Representatives and Sales Teams. Concisely communicate action plans to the Executive Team and demonstrate the ability to follow-through on those action plans to completion.


• Organize, implement, and maintain the tactical day-to-day activities needed, including reporting, SKU management, packaging, marketing content, and product specifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree


• 3+ years of product management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Technical Project Management, or related field or equivalent experience preferred


• Ability to travel up to 30%


• Experience in the commercial fire and security industry or other technical building systems is a plus.


• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively influence and communicate across different functional teams and global internal partners in a matrix environment.


• Self-starter motivated to expand skill set and grow experience.


• Effective organizational, problem solving and multi-tasking skills.


• Proficiency with MS Office platform, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.