Product Manager

Product ManagerThis position is to sit out of Jurupa Valley, CA.Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 based on experience and location.REQUIREMENTS:Strategy:Lead overall product strategy in close partnership with SalesDevelop an annual product planning / engineering process for the divisions' brands including opportunity assessment, business and competitive analysis, requirements definition, pricing, product development and launchIdentify product gaps and customer needs; help conduct customer/market research to identify solutionsRepresent product team in discussions with internal and external stakeholders; lead strategic roadmap discussions with brand/divisional sales leadershipMonitor industry trends as well as competitive offerings to aid in the development of product roadmapsDevelop and manage product roadmaps, maintaining a 5-year viewCross-functional team leadership:Develop and maintain a product management backlog for the Aftermarket Parts side (Reverse-Engineering and Value Engineering) as process ownerDevelop and present detailed business cases for net-new products to senior executives using stage gate process to support new product introductions, ensuring alignment to strategy and ensuring that the team prioritizes products based on input from senior leadershipDevelop and maintain timelines, communicate project status to stakeholdersIdentify issues that may delay the launch or impede the success of new products, communicate to leadership and present recommendations to resolveOwn post-launch reviews, metrics and customer feedback; incorporate learnings into future product enhancements and future launch plansBuild and manage the product management team, supporting the team's development and removing obstacles that impede new product introductionsProduct introduction:Partner with marketing and other relevant stakeholders to lead the development of launch plans for new productsWork with the marketing team on the development of ongoing training and promotional materials for sales, inside sales, customer service, dealers, and other stakeholdersChampion and communicate the value proposition, technical differentiation, and advantages of products in the portfolioAssist in the development of materials for retail product line reviewsEXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:B. A., in engineering, marketing, business or related field; MBA preferredStrong presentation and communication skillsDemonstrated knowledge of key financial metrics including strong financial/budget management skillsProcess focused with the ability to clearly present project objectives, work plans, and timelines and hold the team accountable for their responsibilitiesDemonstrated ability to lead Product Management and Engineering teamsProven ability to effectively communicate and present product concepts and value propositions to a broad range of internal and external stakeholdersExperience in gathering and analyzing voice of customerCompany Benefits:2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-UpPrescription (Rx) InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA)2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental PlansVision InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA's)Health Care FSADependent Care FSACompany Paid Base Life InsuranceCompany Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment InsuranceCompany Paid Business Travel Accident InsuranceCompany Paid Disability InsuranceShort-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD) InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company MatchVoluntary Pet InsuranceVacation and Personal/Sick TimePaid Grandparent LeavePaid Bonding LeaveAdoption AssistanceEducation Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)About WastequipWastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry's only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.While we're proud to be North America's leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.