The Product Manager - Pride role involves providing exceptional strategy, vision, and prioritization to all applicable product lines, managing activities to bring new products to market, and maintaining, revising, and improving existing products.
Requirements
- Manage multiple projects and ensure completion of tasks and requirements to meet timelines and to fulfill design protocol and Research & Development (R&D) processes
- Strong focus on innovative product development, market/competitive research, customer needs, and industry education
- Responsible for leading technology from concept to design phase and supporting program management through stage-gate phase and into launch
- Present new product ideas and solutions conceptually or via prototypes with cost estimates and market feasibility
- Lead the development of new innovative products and enhancements to existing products
- Oversee the development of cost sensitive, innovative components that will be used in the future development of new products or existing product enhancements
- Ensure projects have the proper assignment of resources to fulfill requirements in Design Protocol and R&D Processes, including Engineering Change Requests (ECR’s) and Deviation
- Work closely with cross-functional groups such as Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Business Management, Production, Marketing, Sales, Reimbursement, Education, Sourcing and International in order to continually advance projects
- Provide detailed and regular field updates to Sales and R&D Management
- Ensure that R&D procedures and processes are completed in a timely, efficient and accurate manner and ensure that documentation interfaces effectively with other company systems and processes
- Ensure R&D’s compliance to existing domestic and international regulations and governing bodies allowing for the ability to market all new and existing products globally
- Oversee the documentation processes to ensure proper transition from idea generation to implementation closing processes while cataloging required documentation in the product Design History File (DHF)
- Communicate proposed modifications to scope, schedule or budget, and influence resolutions that comply with regulatory requirements as required
- Lead in the collection and analysis of data concerning pricing, margins, and competition to ensure informed decisions are made throughout the process
- Ensure product technical documentation and literature are accurate
- Review new and existing product bill of materials (BOM) structure to facilitate the migration of the product amongst global manufacturers
- Coordinate the initial development of new product BOMs to ensure accurate quoting
- Test products via conventional and unconventional real-world methods to ensure they exceed customer expectations
- Network with current and new suppliers to secure alternative sources for components
- Provide technical expertise to contract manufacturers and international subsidiaries regarding the manufacturing process of Pride products
- Facilitate the setup of new production lines in conjunction with multiple departments within Pride/Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
- Act as a liaison between contract manufacturers and Pride during the development of a new products
- Assist and review the development of contract manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure exceptional, sustained quality
- Analyze, access and lead in the negotiation of project costs to ensure expected return on investment goals are met or exceeded
- Maintain product comparisons of all competitors in the assigned market segment
- Identify process improvements impacting single or multiple projects and devise new approaches while ensuring compliance to procedures and regulations
- Ensure that Lean concepts are being followed during all projects and programs
- Ensure Sales and Technical Support teams are educated on all products prior to launch
- Utilize digital video technology for efficient and effective distribution of training sessions
- Work closely with Field Sales and Providers to enhance product knowledge and increase market presence
- Stay current on all industry related news, concerns, product development, and pricing, providing regular updates to senior leadership
- Serve as a Mentor and positive influence on the team
- Travel to domestic and international contract manufacturers as needed
- Ensure compliance and advocate for Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action placement and utilization goals and hiring benchmarks through non-discriminatory employment practices across your Area of Responsibility (AOR)
- Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
- Complete the Annual CTPAT Security Training
- Assign, train, and develop staff based on experience and departmental goals
- Develop goals and objectives, and measure outcomes to ensure goals are met
- Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
- Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
Benefits
- Salary: $80,030 plus bonus potential
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
