Group Product Manager Role
Edmund Optics is a leading manufacturer and supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology. With state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities and a global distribution network, we have established ourselves as one of the largest suppliers of off-the-shelf optical components.
We support numerous markets around the globe, including advanced diagnostics, semiconductor & electronics, machine vision, automation, and R&D. Our products are used in various applications ranging from DNA sequencing to retinal eye scanning to high-speed factory automation.
To accelerate our success and growth within the European Market, we are looking for a Group Product Manager who will be responsible for managing and mentoring a team of product managers while also directly overseeing the strategy, roadmap, and execution of key product categories.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy, or related technical field. They should have 8+ years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or people management role, MBA or equivalent experience in business strategy and operations preferred.
Key responsibilities include:
* 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
Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy, or related technical field
8+ years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or people management role
Demonstrated success in ideating or identifying and launching successful products
Strong leadership and people development skills
High level of personal initiative
Strong analytical skills, organizational, and strategic thinking skills
Entrepreneurial spirit and technical curiosity
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration abilities
Willingness to work with many groups, across departments, and show strong team spirit
Can manage heavy workload of multiple, concurrent projects and priorities at once
Excellent problem solving and creative thinking capabilities
Proficient with all MS Office software
Willingness to travel occasionally