Technical Product Manager

Technical Product ManagerWe understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that's why we're inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other's growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.The Target Pay Range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.Job Purpose/OverviewThe Technical Product Manager (TPM) is passionate and knowledgeable about advancing Antech's bold industry disruption and supporting fast-paced growth through expanded product offerings, new markets development, and pricing transformation initiatives. The TPM is responsible for being a product data and pricing champion, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to build, scale, and optimize the next generation of veterinary solutions. They will manage designing and implementing effective roadmaps that bridge the gap between user needs and technical execution across Antech's portfolio of products.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProduct Master Data Management (PMDM):Develop detailed documentation of system configurations, data flows, and operational processes.Enforce data governance policies and perform audits or data quality assessments.Build and maintain Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that enable a single source of product data to flow throughout all relevant applications.Define or enhance Antech's product master data by collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across the organization.Directory of Services (DoS):Spearhead cross-functional teams to curate all DoS product data.Serve as a content lead for the annual DoS revamp, including providing all product data and maintaining a repository of active and relevant products to include in all forms of this publication.Drive on-time delivery of the annual DoS revamp.Govern cross-functional master data to ensure enterprise alignment and integrity.Annual Price Adjustment:Excellent project management skills ensuring on-time delivery of assets to internal and external customers.Drive cross-functional alignment with business partners to ensure that all pricing assumptions are well developed and vetted prior to implementation.Identify process efficiencies and drive pricing initiatives forward.Create the client distribution list, inclusive of customer master data information, for the annual pricing communication.Facilitate increasing all customer Special Prices and Fee Schedule Prices.Build and operationalize a price cap calculations workbook.Assist in the dynamic creation of all customers' price communication.Assist in drafting the annual pricing communication and training resources.Assist in driving and implementing new initiatives, often corresponding with the price increase, and integrating any relevant pricing changes accordingly.Manage the end-to-end evaluation and execution of custom pricing requests.General DutiesStrong ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, ensuring alignment with company strategy and objectives.Analyze stakeholder needs and translate them into actionable requirements.Serve as the SME to ensure accurate and timely communication, planning, and execution around products in the portfolio.Create and maintain detailed product and execution plans that drive the on-time delivery of products, services, and enhancements to Antech's customers.Collect and analyze customer requirements through research and available market data and use it to shape products and enable the development of long-term product roadmaps.Gather and analyze insights from the field sales team to shape product and pricing strategies.Attention to detail for compliance, recordkeeping, and assessment integrity.Education and ExperienceBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in business, financial accounting, technical product management, or similar disciplines.4+ years working in data management, pricing, product management, or similar role, ideally in the technical or mass retail space.Veterinary industry/animal health industry experience is preferred but not required.Experience or exposure working with global teams is preferred but not required.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Ability to lead through influence across technical and nontechnical teams.High level of learning agility and desire to better understand the animal health industry with a focus on diagnostics.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex global environment.Effectively communicate and present in front of diverse audiences of any size and organizational level both in writing and verbally, virtually and in-person.Understand and apply the Five Principles of Mars in their work.Participate in stand-ups, refinement sessions, demos, and usability testing.Proactively identify roadblocks, communicate solutions, and collaborate on execution of solutions.Strong Microsoft Office skills required – including proficiency working in Excel and PowerPoint.TravelUp to 10% of the timeWorking ConditionsThe associate is regularly required to apply manual dexterity, including hand/wrist flexibility, for computer keyboarding. The associate frequently is required to sit for extended periods, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to hear and speak in order to use the telephone, make presentations, and communicate with people in an office environment. The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.The associate will primarily work in a typical office environment including the use of cubicles, computers, and overhead lighting. Temperature extremes will be minimal to nonexistent. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The associate will be required to use a computer, spreadsheets, database management, email, and the Internet. The associate is frequently required to use a calculator, copy machine, and phone system. The associate must occasionally use media equipment such as an overhead projector, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.About AntechAntech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.BenefitsAntech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.Paid Time Off & HolidaysMedical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental LifeShort and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings AccountsPaid Parental Leave401(k) with company matchTuition/Continuing Education ReimbursementLife Assistance ProgramPet Care DiscountsCommitment to Equal Employer OpportunitiesWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.Note to Search Firms/AgenciesAntech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.