Product Manager

Title: Product Manager Location: Plano, TX Duration: 10 Months 100% Onsite Responsibilities: Responsible for the development and strategic planning of specific marketing plans and activities for specific product(s)/project(s)/product line(s) to establish, enhance or distinguish placement within the competitive arena. Activities may include tactics, tools, logistics, campaigns, basic messaging and positioning. Develops business plans and product positioning in the marketplace. Oversees market research, monitors competitive activity, and identifies customer needs. Establishes pricing strategies. Leads cross-functional teams/groups with little supervision, to develop new products or enhance existing product(s) or product line(s). Coaches others on specific products and/or projects. Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. Designs strategies to maximize the profitability of product lines by collaborating with assigned staff, conducting market research and performing financial analyses. Contributes toward the development of an annual departmental budget by forecasting future needs, utilizing previous year's budget, current objectives and budget guidelines. Proposes the allocation of resources to assist in managing products' life cycle from concept through retirement by assessing needs and objectives. Ensures projects are consistent with product line strategy and messaging is effectively conveyed. Coaches others within Marketing in the development of projects and/or programs Represents the company by visiting accounts in order to solicit feedback on company products and services. Understands project timeline and makes and presents recommendations based on risk analysis when project is off course. Thorough understanding of AV business, product lines, market space, and Abbott businesses. Bachelor's degree plus 5-8 years of related work experience with a complete understanding of specified functional area, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. MBA strongly preferred Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period: Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Dental Plan Vision Plan Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans) Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit) Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state) Long Term Disability Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance 401(k) Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs. #J-18808-Ljbffr LiveHire Limited