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Det-Tronics (Detector Electronics, LLC) · 2 months ago

Principal Product Manager for Automation Systems

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $170K/yr

5+ years exp

Det-Tronics is a global leader in fire detection and suppression solutions for high-hazard applications. They are seeking a Principal Product Manager for Automation Systems to drive the product lifecycle management and shape the next generation of automation systems, focusing on digital transformation and business objectives.

IndustrialManufacturingPublic Safety

Responsibilities

Owns and drives the product lifecycle management and the P&L for Integrated Fire & Gas Detection Automation Control System and Solution

Drives and shapes the next generation of Automation System and the digital transformation

Owns the 4Ps: Product, Price, Place and Promotion

Ensures that training, marketing material, value proposition and differentiation is available and delivered in a compelling way

Owns the portfolio across its lifecycle (from introduction to phase out) and the respective processes including the stage-gate product development process across teams

Partners across the organization to identify and prioritize the roadmap towards the business objectives

Works with the wider Product Management Team to define and execute the integrated Fire, Gas and Systems product portfolio multi-year strategy

Identifies and partners with third party suppliers to expand the offering to improve the value proposition or accelerate time to market

Qualification

Product ManagementIndustrial AutomationFire & Gas IndustryProduct DevelopmentBusiness AcumenHuman-Centered DesignEntrepreneurial MindsetExecutive PresenceCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree

5+ years' Product Management or Product Development experience

Knowledge of Industrial Automation and Control Systems (e.g. PLC, DCS, SIS, ESD, Building Automation, Fire Control)

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Preferred

Understanding of the Fire and Gas Industry

Significant experience developing product road maps, business plan and business cases and execution of product development plans

Demonstrated aptitude in leveraging human-centered design principles (UX) to deliver customer-focused products and solutions

Entrepreneurial and innovative with a strategic mindset

Knows, assessed or implemented the digital trends of the industry in concrete products or systems

Ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and work across all levels of the organization

An executive presence with polished and well-developed execution, written and oral communication skills, demonstrating creativity and technical expertise

Assertive and confident with a strong point of view while able to understand/empathize and support other perspectives. Intent on building trusting and collaborative partnerships/relationships

Well-versed in all aspects of product lifecycle management & development

Strong business acumen, including a solid understanding of financial analysis methods