Key Role: A Senior Product Manager will lead and mentor a team of product managers, overseeing the strategy, roadmap, and execution of key product categories.
About Us: As a leading manufacturer and supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology, we have state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities and a global distribution network. We are one of the largest suppliers of off-the-shelf optical components and a trusted partner for customized solutions.
Our Team: Our main growth market in Europe has led to a rapidly expanding and developing local team. We seek a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as a Senior Product Manager.
* Lead, mentor, and train a team of product managers across multiple product lines and office locations
* Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and customer-centric thinking
* Set individual goals/KPIs, conduct regular reviews, and support career development
* Lead product discovery efforts to deeply understand customer needs, industry trends, and competitive dynamics
* Drive a data-informed approach to product prioritization and optimization
* Define, execute, and communicate the product strategy and plan for their specific product areas
* Develop business cases, business plans, and product roadmaps for those product areas, including forecasts, global competitive landscape, and target customers, applications, and markets
* Develop pricing and product launch strategies that support corporate goals and market expectations
* Maintain relationships with key suppliers, partners, and customers
* Translate customer pain points into clear, actionable product requirements
* Stay informed on the competitive landscape and emerging technologies
* Comply with statutory and company policies, procedures, and regulations
Requirements: A bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy, or related technical field is required. Additionally, 8+ years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or people management role, and an MBA or equivalent experience in business strategy and operations is preferred.