Hardware Product Manager

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management.  With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive.  We recognize that our people are our greatest asset.  We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next.  It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

The Hardware Product Manager will be responsible for increasing the profitability of existing electromechanical product lines and developing new products for the Commercial business unit.  This includes managing new product projects from existing ideas, helping to develop new ideas based on experience and interaction with customers, spending time in the market to understand problems, and finding innovative solutions for the broader market. The Product Manager will be responsible for managing pricing, inventory, and other day to day tasks.  

• Has direct responsibility for managing up to 4 new and existing hardware product lines
• Supporting activities related to quality, cost improvements, and product customization.
• Responsible for examining, developing, and recommending product strategies, inclusive of a 3–5-year roadmap
• Champions research and analysis required for new product development process including all applicable project deliverables and Phase Gate requirements
• Takes ownership and manages all elements of the product development process, including product specification, packaging, pricing, and phase out / phase in plans
• Leads and directs project teams in the development or sustaining process to execute projects and assignments
• Responsible for generating Business Proposals, Market/Product Requirements Document and Charters for new product development
• Attends sales meetings and visits customers and end-users as required; conducts product training presentations and research
• Capable of navigating complex enterprise computer applications to quickly become proficient
• Develops and amends market and product intelligence database for his / her assigned products; shall be a source of intelligence concerning product and market specific issues, including the economy, competitors, and business trends
• Responsible to examine and analyze product lines' performance encompassing, but not limited to, profitability, forecasting and inventory levels
• Shall be fully knowledgeable of assigned product group(s) and act in an advisory capacity regarding product information to Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Tech Line, and the Sales organization
• Assists in the development of supporting new product launch material with Marketing and Marketing Communication Managers
• Maintains competitive cross reference of catalog numbers for assigned products
• Capable of managing the support activities of an Associate Product Manager and / or Product Coordinator

• Knowledge of hardware manufacturing and operations processes
• Self-starter and detail oriented
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
• Possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy, a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality
• Critical thinking skills to determine best approach to bring new products to market and to work with engineering, operations, marketing, and sales staffs
• Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with customers
• Ability to organize and manage project teams to support the development of business opportunities and execute business decisions
• Strong mathematical, analytical and computer skills
• A highly developed level of creative skills and resourcefulness is required
• Above average knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent time management skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical or business discipline required; Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading hardware product management initiatives and driving product strategy, development, and market execution.
• Strong knowledge of phase-gate product development methodologies and end-to-end product lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements, including UL, CSA, and NOM, is preferred.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to develop business reports, technical documentation, procedures, and executive-level correspondence.
• Strong presentation and influencing skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including leadership, cross-functional teams, customers, and external stakeholders.

• 20%-25% travel

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.

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