Product Manager – Fire/Life Safety Systems

Siemens; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 127,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Annual incentive plan (target 10%)

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Product Manager to develop, execute, and supervise annual business plans for assigned products at our Florham Park, NJ site, serving customers across the greater Parsippany area.

You will lead cross-functional teams, shape market opportunities, forecast demand, set pricing, and ensure sales and profit objectives are met. Requires a degree in Engineering or Business, travel up to 20%, and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business.
• Experience in product management, marketing or direct sales in Fire Alarm/Notification/Suppression.
• Strong verbal and written English communication.
• Willing to travel within the U.S. and internationally up to 20%.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop all marketing programs for assigned products and pursue business opportunities.
• Identify market opportunities by qualifying customer requirements.
• Define addressable market, competitors, and advantages.
• Forecast business and establish a marketing plan to grow market share.
• Communicate product benefits and competitive information to field sales.
• Improve product profitability by spotting market opportunities and new product opportunities.
• Partner with Marketing to obtain market data and develop product specs.
• Lead cross-functional product development teams.
• Provide deep technical knowledge of the product portfolio to the team.
• Maintain documentation and report progress at milestones.
• Implement product pricing based on analysis and profit goals.
• Forecasts to manufacturing and manage inventory value/mix.
• Lead product migrations and maintain key account relationships.
• Negotiate on product development and sales when needed.
• Provide SME product support to customer service and sales.

Skills

Cross-functional team management

Product management experience

Verbal and written communication

Willingness to travel 20%

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

Agile development

Job description

Position Location:

This role supports our Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ area.

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. We are improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation!We know that the only way a business thrivesis if our people are thriving.That’swhy we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways.Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

OurSmart Buildingshelp to create efficient, safe, adaptable, andresponsible environments. Our aimisn’est just about improvingbuildings;it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.

Transform the everyday with us!

Siemens Smart Infrastructure is looking for a Product Manager and help us build the technology that will transform entire industries, cities and even countries! In this role, you will develop, execute and supervise annual business plans for each product assigned to ensure divisional sales and profit objectives are achieved. This role is based in Florham Park, New Jersey.

As a Product Manager, you will:

• Develop all marketing programs for assigned products and work to achieve organization business development objectives by researching and developing marketing opportunities and plans.
• Identify product marketing opportunities by qualifying customer requirements.
• Define the addressable market, competitor's share, and competitors' advantages and weaknesses.
• Forecast projected business and establish a marketing plan to secure targeted company share.
• Provide consistent and timely communications to field sales with information pertaining to product benefits, functionality as well as competitive information.
• Improve our product marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalizing on market opportunities through selection of new product opportunities.
• Partner with the Mgr. of Marketing Information to acquire detailed market information and develop new product functional specifications to meet company objectives.
• Select and lead cross functional product development teams.
• Support the development with deep technical knowledge of the product portfolio.
• Maintain team documentation and report progress at milestone meetings.
• Implement product pricing based on competitive analysis and corporate profit goals.
• Provide forecasts to manufacturing and assist in control of inventory value and mix.
• Lead product migrations. Sustains rapport with key accounts by making periodic visits, exploring specific needs, and anticipating new opportunities.
• May make recommendations and handle negotiations for product development sales.
• Provide SME product support to customer service, technical support, sales outlets and customers as required.
• Stay ahead of what's trending in the industry by attending informative workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing professional networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and engaging with professional societies.

You’ll make an impact with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business
• Must be able to demonstrate:
• Experience in a sophisticated product management, marketing or direct sales role in Fire Alarm Control Panels, Notification Appliances, Peripherals, and/or Suppression
• Cross-functional team management experience
• Verbal and written communication skills in English
• Must be willing and able to travel within the U.S. and internationally up to 20% of the time
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Experience with data analysis, report writing, and presentations
• Demonstrated experience using agile development practices

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About Siemens

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology withpurposeadding real value for customers.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

You’ll Benefit From

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
• The pay range for this position is $126,639 - $217,096 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.