Product Manager

Product ManagerWe are seeking a full-time Product Manager at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the definition of new products by providing market research, profitability analysis, voice of customer information and competitive analysis in a team-oriented environment.Essential FunctionsDevelop and demonstrate product management product skillsDevelop judgment regarding product usability and customer expectations via hands-on usage and observations of customers in real world situationsDevelop an understanding of segment values & vision to set compelling product goals resulting in a superior product experience that answer the questions "Why Garmin" and "Why This Product"Develop skills to identify/champion the essential features required to make a differentiated and superior product; the key requirements in the product concept and discern/reject features and products that are overburdened or are not useful to target customerDevelop voice-of-the-customer skills such as researching and analyzing market requirements and opportunities, aggregating and interpreting customer and competitor trends and meeting with customers to learn about their needs first-handCollaborate with engineering to understand scope of work and product tradeoffsAssist with preparation of product documents such as product line roadmap, product concept, product development plan and product requirementsCoordinate market research to track end-user feedbackDevelop skills to evangelize the product's vision and unique selling points with sales, marketing and marketing communicationsAssist product marketing team with the development of product marketing plansSupport sales and marketing with the necessary product knowledge and technical expertise to achieve product ranging in dealer channelsAssist with training of product support and field service engineersBecome proficient in product cost and gross margin computations and in evaluating opportunity cost; the cost of building one feature or product and what other features or products could have been built using the same time and resourcesBecome proficient in understanding/managing various lifecycle phases: roadmap, concept, development, production and end of life in collaboration with engineering, operations, sales and marketingAssist with monitoring of product gross margin and collaborate with the product team to maximize gross margins over the life of the productEvaluate product cost tradeoffs with engineering against voice-of-the-customer inputs to deliver essential functions and best value while being a good steward of Garmin's resourcesThoroughly document work in an organized mannerApply Garmin's mission, vision, values and quality policy and enthusiastically exhibit a desire to see Garmin succeedIntegrate, use, and provide feedback on products in development when possible as part of their normal job responsibilitiesAttend industry tradeshows, customer meetings and other events as requiredBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering, marketing, or related engineering or marketing field and a minimum of 5 years work experience in a product development, engineering, marketing or analytical roleMust be passionate about and involved in the dive communityMust demonstrate a strong aptitude for consumer electronics devicesSelf-motivated, demonstrates a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion, and has exceptional time management and organizational skills with a keen attention to detailMust demonstrate a strong passion for Garmin, including its mission, products, values and successDemonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to present data/product recommendations to engineering and marketing/sales managementDemonstrated proficiency using MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)Flexibility to travel (up to 10%)Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability. This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits