Product Manager

Product ManagerFull-time – HybridBase Locations can be one of the following: Bronx, NY - Sacramento, CA - Dallas, TXIf you are a forward-thinking professional passionate about innovation and product strategy, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity! Vantage Elevation is seeking a collaborative and results-driven Product Manager to join our growing team.Reporting directly to the VP, Product Management, the Product Manager owns and drives the full lifecycle of the company’s product portfolio, including product strategy, roadmaps, product launches, enhancements, value engineering initiatives, and product retirement. This role works cross-functionally to align business objectives, support innovation, and strengthen the company’s competitive position in the market.The Product Manager collaborates closely with sales, marketing, technical support, and customers to translate market insights, competitive analysis, and voice-of-customer feedback into product development priorities and value-driven pricing strategies. This role also plays a key part in successful product adoption by supporting frontline teams with product knowledge, release deployment, and early customer implementation activities.About UsVantage Elevation, LLC is an independent, industry-leading manufacturer of elevator components and systems with a long history of innovation and reliability. Founded in 1899, Vantage employes over 1,000 people across manufacturing sites and offices in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Through its family of brands, GAL Manufacturing, GAL Canada, Hollister-Whitney, Elevator Controls, Courion, Bore-Max, Thames Valley Controls, and Vertical Dimensions, Vantage supports nearly every electro-mechanical device used in modern elevators. Vantage’s mission is to safely connect people and communities by providing reliable elevator solutions. We support our teams, work closely with our customers, and hold ourselves accountable for quality, safety, and integrity in everything we do.Duties and ResponsibilitiesProduct Strategy:Collaborate to define/execute the product strategy & roadmap, aligned with Vantage strategic objectivesCollaborate with functional peers to drive company-wide strategiesCommunicates with authorities, business and professional associations and other related influencers to influence standards and codes, and to promote product solutionsActively supports the execution of Vantage transformation initiatives and leads Vantage transformation initiatives as assigned.Product Lifecycle Management:Oversee the entire lifecycle of the product from conception through release and enhancementsImplement best practices in product management and continuous improvement processesEnsure products meet market needs and customer satisfaction goalsMarket and Customer Insight:Lead market research, competitive analysis, and customer engagement initiatives to inform product strategiesParticipates in sales target identification and in defining new target markets and customers Utilize analytics and data-driven decisions to improve product offerings.Participates in pricing strategies and models based on market dynamics and company objectives working in concert with the commercial team, business units, and finance.Responsible for product CPQ modeling and will work in concert with the product data team to optimize product modeling and ensure accurate product costing and pricing.Responsible for the development of our parts offering within the business units, and importantly within our regional service centers.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work with R&D, marketing, sales, customer support teams, and operations to ensure product successFoster a collaborative culture and process between product teams and other departmentsCoordinate go-to-market strategies and ensure successful product launchesSupports Sales Development Managers in achieving targets and analyzing and maintaining offering, product and pricing data, sales and tendering tools and pricing guidelinesTransfers information and knowledge of his/her offering range front linesFinancial and Operational Oversight:Provide executive-level reporting on product performance, strategic milestones, and targetsOversee the development and management of key performance indicators (KPIs) for the product management functionCustomer relationship management:Works in concert with sales and marketing to create support material for front lines in defining, specifying and communicating customer value of product offerings in concert with marketing.Works in concert with sales and marketing to identify and articulate benefits and advantages of the Vantage product offering in customer materialsActs as company liaison for all product related communications related to quality issues or topics, and key product support topicsParticipates in customer meetings and eventsPerformance Measures:Business metrics: Orders (Volume & Monetary Value), Orders Margin, Sales, EBITDA, EBITDA Margin, NPI, Vitality IndexDevelopment of market share Development, implementation and utilization of Vantage solutions, processes, and toolsContribution to winning orders working together with Salespersons and Account ManagersQuantity and quality of feedback to product life cycle managementRequirementsWe are searching for a candidate with:Bachelor’s degree in a commercial or technical field, or related field required5-7 years product lifecycle management experienceAbility to travel (35%)Experience in Pricing strategy and leadershipExperience in business performance managementElevator, construction or relevant B2B environment experienceExcellent and proven analytical skillsDetail oriented and operates with a high level of accuracyStrong presentation, communication, organizational skillsDemonstrated ability to define, analyze and researchAbility to operate in a fast-paced environment, handling & prioritizing multiple projects/tasksAdvanced in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)Ability to think creatively, highly driven and self-motivatedAbility to work independently and as a part of a teamProven ability to interface with senior management and peersBenefits of Working With UsSalary for Applicants: $115,000 - $120,000 (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and in keeping with local legislation).Medical/Dental/Vision/Life InsuranceHSAEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Plum Benefits… and more!Vantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Like What You Read?If you’re excited by the prospect of working at the forefront of engineering technology with a world-class employer that values your ability to be strategic, strong collaboration experience and excellent customer perspective then we invite you to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr