Sr. Product Manager
Under the direction of the Director, the Senior Product Manager – Cloud Applications is responsible for the execution of all product related planning and marketing activities from product concept, through development, launch and sales to the planned end of life, focused specifically in Applications, Standards Certifications. (Able to bring the product to market). This position will primarily focus on Software as a Service.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement full product life cycle from selection to end of life.
- Develop unit forecast plans along with sell through strategy.
- Keep abreast of current market conditions and trends. Maintain competitive database that includes pricing, advertising, promotional activities, specifications, and analysis. Provide analysis of competitive products.
- Maintain database of features, functions and prospective partner program members requested from staff, dealers and customers.
- Create product, partner program and/or 3rd party product specific collateral material (i.e. Launch Kits, TCO Tools, Product presentations, competitive analysis, product positioning statement, etc).
- Assist the product/sales training and support departments with required component development.
- Assist in the preparation/presentation of special major account presentations.
- Assist with major account support needs (e.g. product tests, product delivery coordination etc.).
- Work in a team with the broad Product Management Group under the direction of the Director of Product Management on special projects, RD and to develop coordinated full line strategy proposals and presentations.
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
- Five to seven years experience in durable goods or software product management, preferably in the office equipment, education, healthcare or point-of-sale industries.
- Demonstrated understanding of office technology, including enabling software in the areas of Document Management, Device Management, Cost Accounting and Security.
- Strong knowledge of Computer Hardware, Software and Networks.
- Demonstrated experience in or deep understanding of managing go-to-market of new software or service offerings.
- Experience with optimizing user experience and branding initiatives
- Advanced experience with market trends and analysis.
- Bachelor degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or Computer Science or related business experience.
- Up to 20% travel within continental US.
October 25, 2011
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