Product Manager II

POSITION SUMMARY AND EXPECTATIONS

As Sr. Product Manager, you will be the owner/advocate of your product line. You will be responsible for increasing the profitability of existing products and developing new products. You will build products from existing ideas and help to develop new ideas based on your interactions with market managers, outside sales and customers. You must possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy. You must enjoy spending time in the business collaborating with other parts of the organization to understand customer’s problems and leading other departments in the efforts to find innovative solutions. This position will be in Raleigh, NC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements on this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. The list is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by all incumbents. Incumbents may perform other duties as assigned. Establishes and drives product line and product family strategies, including growth, product rationalizations and consolidation efforts. Mentors other Product Managers and Product Specialists on best practices. Provides key input and consultation for strategic product line planning and investments. Be recognized internally and externally as the technical subject matter expert on applications, needs analysis and best product fit. Clearly understands and can communicate a compelling value proposition for each product. Captures new opportunities and initiates development or engineering projects through justifiable business cases that support the strategy. Manages the “cradle-to-grave” product lifecycle. Establishes and maintains pricing strategies while optimizing margins and ROI. Provides leadership and guidance to product planning, including S&OP, demand planning, inventory, and lead times. Drives product manufacturing strategies in collaboration with Operations. Generate successful product launches in collaboration with Marketing. Provides expert knowledge and analysis of competitor product offerings, pricing, market positioning and recommends strategic product responses. Monitors and understands major market changes and technology trends and can adjust strategies in response.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field 8+ years of product management experience - exposure to, or experience in, the telecommunications industry is preferred. Soft skills a must - must possess strong verbal and written communications skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills with ability to relate at all levels. Strong analytical skills. Must be tech savvy and able to read and understand product drawings. Must be a self-starter with the ability to be continually proactive.

LANGUAGE AND PEOPLE SKILLS

Must always be able to communicate in a professional manner. This role is working with people daily, you must be a good listener and be able to analyze and problem solve quickly.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must be proficient in the use of MS Office 365, including Teams, Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, and Outlook. Salesforce, Tableau, and Teamwork experience is beneficial.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This employee must be able to lift 25 pounds and move 75 pounds. Must be able to sit, stand, and type.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

An employee in this position spends time in an office environment interfacing through multiple mediums serving internal and external customers. May travel up to 50%.

COMPENSATION

Pay Range: $100K - $120K Status: Exempt Employee Benefits: Our employee benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA accounts, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, STD, LTD, Life, AD&D, Retirement with match, Flexible Schedules, Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay, and Sick Pay. EEO Statement ANS is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion. ANS complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing “equal employment opportunity” and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, and transfers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Amphenol Ns