Director - Product Manager, Swine Monitoring

Overview Our Company's Animal Health Technology Solutions offers global animal identification and monitoring solutions for companion animals and livestock. These solutions enable pet owners to better manage the health and well‑being of their pets and enable livestock producers to improve well‑being and animal production. Responsibilities Product Ownership & Strategy Continue the development and scaling out of the SH swine and LeeO products to swine businesses globally, starting in the United States, Spain and Chile. Define the overall product vision and strategy with a keen focus on value, business outcome and user experience. Create high‑level market valuations, compelling value propositions and business cases for new product concepts and capabilities. Identify unmet customer needs and market opportunities to inform new product development. Develop and implement key relationships with partners that add value to the SH Swine offering. Customer & Market Insight Drive continuous product discovery to understand user needs and translate insights into solutions and a prioritized product backlog. Develop and execute customer insight strategies through surveys, farm visits and customer advisory boards to capture feedback and validate direction. Make product decisions that are anchored in customer needs and aligned with product strategy. Translate customer needs into a prioritized backlog and outcomes‑based roadmap. Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies (including animal health monitoring) and the competitive landscape to inform strategy and continuous improvement. Collaboration & Cross‑Functional Leadership Connect delivery squad(s) directly with customers to facilitate open communication and alignment. Work with commercial teams to ideate new solutions, validate value propositions and ensure alignment with customer needs. Partner cross‑functionally with the product team (Tech Lead, marketing, sales and customer success) to ensure end‑to‑end delivery and adoption. Collaborate closely with the Technology Lead, Product Designer and engineers to discover, validate and deliver effective solutions. Lead adoption, retention and growth of the product by leveraging marketing, customer success and market activation capabilities, while engaging commercial teams across regions on the product value proposition. Go‑to‑Market & Commercialization Drive release planning, manufacturing, go‑to‑market execution and ongoing product support in partnership with cross‑functional teams. In partnership with the Tech Lead, engage supply chain and manufacturing teams to decide the most appropriately efficient way to bring products to market. Engage commercial teams across regions to drive understanding and adoption of the product’s value proposition. Establish customer success frameworks and support models to ensure optimal product adoption and satisfaction. Performance & Accountability Develop and adhere to annual and five‑year financial plans, with accountability for overall financial performance. Create, maintain and continuously prioritize the product backlog to maximize value delivery and long‑term sustainability. Define and regularly calibrate product metrics to track success and progress against objectives. Conduct business reviews and monitor industry trends and competitive dynamics to inform product strategy. Champion a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement within the product team. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture, animal or life sciences, veterinary medicine or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Required 10 years of experience in technology, livestock management or animal health industries. Demonstrated understanding of modern product discovery and delivery techniques and methods. Proven experience working on technology‑powered products as a Product Manager, Product Designer, Engineer or similar. Ability to learn and work across multiple functional areas (engineering, design, finance, sales or marketing). Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems with many constraints, using sound judgement and data‑informed narratives. Proven ability to engage engineers, designers, stakeholders and senior leaders in a constructive, collaborative manner. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of leading through influence rather than authority. A mindset of ownership, accountability and customer focus; comfortable signing up for results and driving outcomes through others when needed. Passion for fostering team innovation and leveraging collective ideas and expertise of cross‑functional colleagues. Approximately 25 to 35% travel. Required Skills Client‑centricity Collaborative communications Creativity Customer insights Customer success Emerging technologies Financial acumen and planning Livestock management and production Market development Marketing, market research and pricing strategies Professional networking Strategic planning and thinking Preferred Skills Current employees and contingent workers are welcome to apply. Experience in roles such as Product Manager, Product Designer or Engineer within technology‑powered product organizations. Benefits Medical, dental and vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family. Retirement benefits, including a 401(k). Paid holidays, vacation and compassionate and sick days. Salary and Incentives The salary range for this role is $190,800.00 – $300,300.00. The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. Equal Employment Opportunity As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We are committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please submit a request. #J-18808-Ljbffr MSD Malaysia