Product Manager Associate

Briggs & Stratton; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Associate Product Manager, where you'll play a crucial role in shaping product strategies for innovative gasoline engines. This position offers the chance to work closely with cross-functional teams, contribute to product development initiatives, and engage with market insights to enhance product offerings. You'll be part of a dynamic environment that values results-driven individuals with strong communication skills and a knack for collaboration. If you're passionate about product management and want to make a significant impact in a well-established company, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in product management or new product development.
• Strong business acumen with knowledge of financial principles.

Responsibilities

• Execute product line strategies and support new product development.
• Collaborate with marketing to assess customer needs and document requirements.

Skills

Product Management

Business Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Financial Acumen

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Equivalent Education and Experience

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Domo

SAP

Job description

Position Description

As an Associate Product Manager, you will have an opportunity to join an iconic Milwaukee-based organization in the largest business unit focused on growth. This newly established role will work closely with the Product Manager to execute elements of the product management strategy for gasoline engines.

You Will Do This By

1. Executing tactical elements of product line strategies, as well as the justification and prioritization of new product development initiatives for assigned products.
2. Initiating & supporting product development programs within the New Product Development (NPD) Process.
3. Collaboratively developing multi-year product plans and updating technology roadmaps for innovation planning.
4. Coordinating with marketing to capture and assess the Voice of Customer (VoC) for new products or product changes and documenting it into a Market Requirements specification.
5. Providing product knowledge for sales calls, sales literature, and trade shows to answer customer support questions.
6. Contributing to the development and delivery of product and business strategy presentations.
7. Maintaining and reporting on project and product portfolio status.
8. Participating in cost reduction and profit improvement initiatives.
9. Managing Product Configurations to support customer requirements.
10. Querying and analyzing business data to support product lifecycle management, identifying areas for growth or consolidation.
11. Managing new specifications and change requests.
12. Supporting cross-functional teams (e.g., Compliance, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations) to resolve issues related to product performance or availability.
13. Performing other duties as assigned.

You Are The Type Of Person Who Is/Has

• Results-focused with the ability to translate stakeholder needs and priorities into actionable plans.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate technical information to diverse groups; sound presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate and influence within and outside the organization.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to build a financial business case and understanding of financial principles including ROI, contribution margin, and EBITDA.
• Adept at working on cross-functional teams to launch new products.
• Fluent in English and the primary language used in the area of responsibility and/or location.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum two to three years of experience in product management, new product development, manufacturing, marketing, or related fields.
• Experience with business analysis using tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, Domo, SAP, or other BI tools is helpful.
• Three years of experience with global markets is preferred.
• Knowledge of internal combustion engines and/or engine-powered equipment is helpful.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

May require international and domestic travel, planned or urgent.

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions worldwide, including engines for outdoor power equipment, lithium-ion batteries, generators, energy storage systems, and more. Our products are designed, manufactured, marketed, and serviced in over 100 countries.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to equal employment opportunity and conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis. We also undertake affirmative action to promote diversity and inclusion.

Nearest Major Market: Milwaukee

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