Senior Product Manager, Access Control

Invue; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

InVue Security Products, Inc in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Senior Product Manager for the Access Control portfolio. You will collaborate with retail customers, InVue’s global sales team, Technical Solutions managers and the innovation team to define, validate and approve new product requirements while sustaining the existing platform.

The role requires hands-on product marketing, road mapping, technology research and close interaction with customers, partners and sales leadership.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in product marketing or product management.
• Experience in Access Control or security is preferred; hardware/firmware/IoT knowledge is required.
• Ability to define requirements, manage lifecycle, pricing and marketing collateral.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Design/Engineering; MBA a plus.
• Global experience and boardroom-level presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%, including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Drive new product development and an innovation roadmap for Access Control.
• Own lifecycle from concept to launch and end-of-life with ramp and profitability.
• Research market sectors and competitive landscape for opportunities.
• Engage with customers to capture needs and requirements.
• Collaborate with Marketing on launch activities, data sheets, and materials.
• Support sales with strategic opportunities and customer engagement.
• Educate and energize customers, partners, and sales teams on the category.
• Train global sales channels on new products and growth initiatives.

Skills

Product marketing

Product management

International business acumen

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Design or Engineering

MBA

Job description

Senior Product Manager, Access Control

Charlotte, NC (hybrid: in office 3 days a week)

TheSenior Product Manager, Access Control will collaborate with new and existing retail customers, InVue’s global sales team, Technical Solutions managers and corporate innovation team to develop, validate and gain approval for new product requirements. In addition, the product manager will support the continued platform success of the existing portfolio of Access Control products and the accompanying software.

The Senior Product Manager, Access Control is tasked with validating the addressable market and gathering essential customer requirements for new products, ultimately contributing to the growth, profitability, and ultimate success of this product platform. In addition, the Senior Product Manager will be responsible for the development of a pipeline of new Access Control products suitable for the global retail market.

This hands-on product management role requires product marketing, road mapping, technology research and development experience as well as extensive interaction with our customers and sales team. The ideal candidate will interface with industry thought leaders, customers, and strategic partners, and will also work closely with decision makers in marketing, engineering, and sales leadership to ensure the product line is correctly presented to the market.

The role will be measured on achievement of revenue and margin growth goals of the Access Control product category. The introduction of innovative new products that drive growth within the retail market is essential to achievement of revenue growth targets.

Responsibilities

• Drive new product development and innovation roadmap for the Access Control category.
• Own the product life cycle for all Access Control segments from cradle to execution to end-of life - taking products from strategy and concept, through the development process and product launch, to a successful ramp and sustained commercial success.
• Research specific market sectors and the competitive landscape to evaluate potential opportunities for new products.
• Work with customers to understand their product needs and requirements.
• Partner with Marketing on the development of product launch activities, data sheets, and outbound marketing materials.
• Assist the sales team with strategic Access Control customer opportunities.
• Energize and educate customers, partners, and sales team about the Access Control product category.
• Engage and train direct and indirect global sales channels on new products and category growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of successful experience in a product marketing or product management role as evidenced by consistent increases in responsibility.
• Experience in Access Control or security industry is preferred; hardware, firmware, IoT development knowledge is required.
• Demonstrated experience and success in managing requirement definitions, product life cycle, pricing strategy, and related marketing collateral.
• Bachelor’s degree in a Business, Design or Engineering discipline is preferred, MBA a plus.
• Proven history of contributing to the business both strategically and tactically.
• Demonstrates international business acumen based on previous global experience.
• Effective planning, prioritizing, and organizing skills.
• Ability to productively collaborate with global cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with an emphasis on creating “boardroom quality” presentations.
• Proof of success in a fast-paced, multitasking global environment.
• Excellent voice of customer, customer service and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30%, including international travel.

InVue Security Products, Inc is an Equal Opportunity employer. Federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against any applicant for employment because of applicant’s race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability. InVue Security Products, Inc. is fully committed to complying with Federal law and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment.