Product Manager

Full-time – Hybrid (Base Locations: Bronx, NY; Sacramento, CA; Dallas, TX) If you are a forward-thinking professional passionate about innovation and product strategy, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity! Vantage Elevation is seeking a collaborative and results-driven Product Manager to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the VP, Product Management, the Product Manager owns and drives the full lifecycle of the company’s product portfolio, including product strategy, roadmaps, product launches, enhancements, value engineering initiatives, and product retirement. This role works cross-functionally to align business objectives, support innovation, and strengthen the company’s competitive position in the market. The Product Manager collaborates closely with sales, marketing, technical support, and customers to translate market insights, competitive analysis, and voice-of-customer feedback into product development priorities and value-driven pricing strategies. This role also plays a key part in successful product adoption by supporting frontline teams with product knowledge, release deployment, and early customer implementation activities. About Us Vantage Elevation, LLC is an independent, industry-leading manufacturer of elevator components and systems with a long history of innovation and reliability. Founded in 1899, Vantage employs over 1,000 people across manufacturing sites and offices in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Through its family of brands, GAL Manufacturing, GAL Canada, Hollister-Whitney, Elevator Controls, Courion, Bore-Max, Thames Valley Controls, and Vertical Dimensions, Vantage supports nearly every electro-mechanical device used in modern elevators. Vantage’s mission is to safely connect people and communities by providing reliable elevator solutions. We support our teams, work closely with our customers, and hold ourselves accountable for quality, safety, and integrity in everything we do. Duties And Responsibilities Product Strategy: Collaborate to define/execute the product strategy and roadmap, aligned with Vantage strategic objectives Collaborate with functional peers to drive company-wide strategies Communicate with authorities, business and professional associations and influencers to influence standards and codes, and promote product solutions Support and lead Vantage transformation initiatives as assigned Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of the product from conception through release and enhancements Implement best practices in product management and continuous improvement processesEnsure products meet market needs and customer satisfaction goals Market And Customer Insight: Lead market research, competitive analysis, and customer engagement initiatives to inform product strategies Participate in sales target identification and in defining new target markets and customers, utilizing analytics and data-driven decisions to improve product offerings Participate in pricing strategies and models based on market dynamics and company objectives, working with the commercial team, business units, and finance Responsible for product CPQ modeling and optimization of product costing and pricing in concert with the product data team Responsible for the development of our parts offering within business units and regional service centers Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with R&D, marketing, sales, customer support teams, and operations to ensure product success Foster a collaborative culture and process between product teams and other departments Coordinate go-to-market strategies and ensure successful product launches Support Sales Development Managers in achieving targets and maintaining product and pricing data, sales and tendering tools, and pricing guidelines Transfer information and knowledge of product range to front lines Financial And Operational Oversight: Provide executive-level reporting on product performance, strategic milestones, and targets Oversee the development and management of key performance indicators (KPIs) for the product management function Customer Relationship Management: Work with sales and marketing to create support material for front lines and define, specify and communicate customer value of product offerings Identify and articulate benefits and advantages of the Vantage product offering in customer materials Act as company liaison for all product-related communications regarding quality issues or topics, and key product support topics Participate in customer meetings and events Performance Measures: Business metrics: Orders (Volume & Monetary Value), Orders Margin, Sales, EBITDA, EBITDA Margin, NPI, Vitality Index Development of market share, implementation of Vantage solutions, processes, and tools Contribution to winning orders alongside Salespersons and Account Managers Quantity and quality of feedback to product life cycle management Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a commercial or technical field, or related field required 5-7 years product lifecycle management experience Ability to travel (35%) Experience in pricing strategy and leadership Experience in business performance management Elevator, construction or relevant B2B environment experience Excellent and proven analytical skills Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy Strong presentation, communication, and organizational skills Demonstrated ability to define, analyze and research Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, handling and prioritizing multiple projects and tasks Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) Creative thinker, highly driven and self-motivated Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proven ability to interface with senior management and peers Benefits Of Working With Us Salary for Applicants: $115,000 - $120,000 (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and in keeping with local legislation). Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance HSA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Plum Benefits … and more! Vantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr