Hybrid Sr. Product Management Manager, Global at None
None · Newport News, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Senior
- Office in Newport News
Job Summary:
The Global Senior Product Management Manager will oversee the product lifecycle from concept to
launch, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality products that meet market demands and drive
Burlington Medical's strategic goals. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional
teams, including operations, marketing, finance, sales (direct and distributors), training, and customer
care, to develop and execute product strategies that align with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Strategy and Vision:
· Define and communicate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the company's
overall goals and market opportunities.
· Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback to identify product
trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
· Develop product roadmaps and prioritize features based on business value, customer needs,
and competitive advantage.
· Provide guidance on product positioning, pricing, and differentiation strategies.
Product Development and Management:
· Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation through to launch and ongoing
enhancements.
· Utilize Stage-Gate process for new product and services development and following a project plan. Ensuring cross-functional alignment, timely execution, milestone tracking, communicate progress and risk to Senior Leadership.
· Manage the product development backlog and prioritize work based on strategic importance and impact.
· Manage consultants and vendors as needed to coordinate and achieve planned deliverables on schedule.
· Develop go-to-market strategies and coordinate activities to maximize product success. Collaborate with Global Product Marketing on execution, including product launches, messaging, training, and collateral development.
· Produce performance dashboards and reports to support product decisions and product rationalization and recommend changes, pricing strategies and product improvements.
· Utilize the Product and Pricing SOP and collaborate with Product and Pricing Analyst to capture competitive pricing, cost GPM and pricing to obtain the appropriate review and approvals.
· Provide Product Marketing and Marketing Communications with product content including descriptions, options, specifications (e.g., dimensions, weight), features/benefits, and strategic messaging for use across all platforms.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
· Work closely with Marketing Communication, Product Marketing, Product and Pricing Analyst, Sales, Training, and Customer Care teams to ensure successful product launches.
· Communicate product plans, progress, and changes to stakeholders and senior leadership.
· Work closely with Marketing Communications and Product Marketing to support the website and digital campaign content.
· Partner with Product Marketing, Sales (Direct and Distributors), Sales Enablement and Training to delivery of product training.
· Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure products meet compliance requirements; maintain up-to-date product certifications and documentation available for customers.
Customer and Market Insights:
· Engage with customers, partners, KOLs, and industry experts to gather insights and feedback.
· Work with sales, global product marketing and customer service to gather and analyze customer feedback and identify opportunities for product improvement or innovation.
· Analyze user data and conduct internal and external surveys to inform product decisions.
· Maintain ongoing competitive analysis and actionable insights to strengthen product positioning and maintain market leadership.
· Monitor product performance and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
· Establish and monitor KPIs and metrics to measure product success and identify areas of improvement. Team Leadership and Development:
· Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product managers, providing guidance and support to ensure their professional growth and success.
· Foster a collaborative, fast paced and high-performance team culture.
· Set clear goals and expectations and provide regular feedback and performance evaluations.
Financial Management:
· Develop and manage annual product budgets and forecasts.
· Track and report on product performance metrics, including revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
· Initiate sales initiatives and product campaigns to drive awareness and revenue. Recommend actionable initiatives based on product group performance and direct and distributor sales.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
· 8+ years of experience in product management, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
· Proven track record of successfully managing and launching complex products in a fast-paced environment.
· Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
· Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely.
· Deep understanding of product development and stage-gate processes.
· Analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
· Experience with market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback mechanisms.
· Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Working Conditions:
· The position can be remote or based in our headquarters office located in Newport News, VA.
· Sometimes required to work in our production and warehouse facilities.
· At least 25% travel required.
Physical Requirements:
· Ability to work in a seated position throughout the workday at a typical office desk.
· Keyboarding and entering text into a computer and using a mouse for primary input.
· Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish in-person and phone speech and/or other sounds (e.g., computer notifications, building alarms). Ability to use a headset for verbal communication with customers utilizing Microsoft Teams.
· Clarity of vision for use of computer displays.
· Ability to execute tasks independently.
· Ability to lift to 25 pounds.