Head of Product Management and

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. The Product Manager will be responsible for increasing the profitability of existing product lines and developing new products for the Commercial business unit. This includes managing new product projects from existing ideas, helping to develop new ideas based on experience and interaction with customers, spending time in the market to understand problems, and finding innovative solutions for the broader market. The Product Manager will be responsible for managing pricing, inventory, and other day to day tasks.

Supporting activities related to quality, cost improvements, and product customization.

Champions research and analysis required for new product development process including all applicable project deliverables and Phase Gate requirements

Takes ownership and manages all elements of the product development process, including product specification, packaging, pricing, and phase out / phase in plans

Leads and directs project teams in the development or sustaining process to execute projects and assignments

Responsible for generating Business Proposals, Market/Product Requirements Document and Charters for new product development

Attends sales meetings and visits customers and end-users as required; conducts product training presentations and research

Capable of navigating complex enterprise computer applications to quickly become proficient

Develops and amends market and product intelligence database for his / her assigned products; shall be a source of intelligence concerning product and market specific issues, including the economy, competitors, and business trends

Responsible to examine and analyze product lines' performance encompassing, but not limited to, profitability, forecasting and inventory levels

Shall be fully knowledgeable of assigned product group(s) and act in an advisory capacity regarding product information to Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Tech Line, and the Sales organization

Assists in the development of supporting new product launch material with Marketing and Marketing Communication Managers

Capable of managing the support activities of an Associate Product Manager and / or Product Coordinator

Knowledge of manufacturing and operations processes

Must apply critical thinking skills to determine best approach to bring new products to market and to work with engineering, operations, marketing, and sales staffs

Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with customers

Ability to organize and manage project teams to support the development of business opportunities and execute business decisions

Strong mathematical, analytical and computer skills

A highly developed level of creative skills and resourcefulness is required

Above average knowledge of Microsoft Office tools

A Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business field is required. Experience with regulatory or standards organizations, such as UL, CSA and NOM is a plus

Experience writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Travel

Up to 20% travel

Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.*

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.*
• Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process.*
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