PCS Company · 2 months ago
Head of Product Management and Strategy
Fraser, Michigan, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expPCS Company is seeking a Head of Product Management and Strategy to define product strategy and roadmap while conducting market research to specify customer-driven market requirements. The role involves collaborating with marketing and external partners to launch new products, set pricing, and manage product lines to meet revenue and profitability goals.
IndustrialManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Define the product strategy and roadmap
Specifies customer driven market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by product engineers, outside sales representatives and customer input
Understand the competition
Attend/work various customer and industry trade shows
Visit Production and Distribution Centers Periodically to Support Local Teams and Provide Insight into Best Practices from a Customer Lens Standpoint
Understand and implement PLCM
Familiar with and have incorporated PIM systems
Work with Marketing to define marketing objectives for new product launches
Work with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities
Develop and manage beta and pilot programs with early-stage products and samples to validate product fit for use and function
Set pricing to meet revenue and profitability goals
Deliver an annual revenue, profitability and asset plan by product line
Train sales and marketing organization on new and existing products
Keeps management informed of area activities and any significant problems or concerns
Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned
Occasional Travel Required
Contributes to and participates in trade show support and representation when needed
Contributes to company e-commerce and product catalog support and management
Qualification
Required
Engineering degree or commensurate industry experience required
Strong business acumen
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Well organized, accurate and attentive to detail
Ability to meet deadlines and manage projects
Strong computer skills including ERP systems and Microsoft Office software
Integrity with ability to keep information confidential
Bachelor's Degree – Business or Engineering
Three to five years of equivalent experience
Company
PCS Company
PCS Company provides mold bases, mold base components, molding supplies, and hot runner products.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase