Manage the development and launch of new products and/or series within a business segment to include P&L accountability
May lead the management of a small business segment (<$50m annual revenue)
Maintain a solid understanding of the macro market, emerging trends, competitive landscape, channel requirements and consumer insights
Analyze the market and lead the development of future customer offerings to meet and exceed segment goals
Lead development of market requirements, value proposition, positioning and pricing strategy for new products and series
Identify opportunities for innovation and evolution
Own the creation of market requirements documents (MRDs) as a vehicle to communicate requirements to cross functional teams like engineering, marketing, sales and ensure they reflect winning product strategies
Guide product development to meet strategic objectives and profitability goals
Ensure voice of the customer feedback (end user and key channel partners) is integrated into business and portfolio strategies and product development plans
Actively manage product lifecycles (PLC) from concept through product end-of-life.
Support and maintain a positive safety culture by following all safety policies and procedures and actively contributing to a safe working environment
Other duties as assigned

Bachelor’s degree required
Degree in marketing, business or related field preferred
Experience in lieu of degree may be considered
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Minimum of six years of product management and/or product marketing experience including conceiving, developing, and driving innovative products is required
Experience in consumer goods or electronics is preferred
Previous experience managing P&L preferred.

Senior Consumer Product Development Manager

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