Luminii - www.luminii.com - Niles, IL Lighting design/manufacturer
MUST HAVE lighting or electronics industry experience
**Hybrid role: After training work 2 days from home/3 in office
*** LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY; no relo; no sponsorship available
Lighting Technical Product Manager - 2 to 4 years experience - Engineering background
Job Description:
Assisting new product development and current product portfolio to ensure a high return on investment through effective management of existing product life cycles, identifying new opportunities, and defining, developing, and launching new products. Assist product development from start (concept) to finish (shipping with standard lead times) and product management from cradle to grave. This position reports to the Director of Engineering and Product Management.
Responsibilities:
Assist in the Development and implementation of product strategies for Luminii brands and product lines.
Assist in Creation and in program managing product roadmaps.
Assist in the generation of Business Proposals, Market Requirements Documents and Charters for new product development.
Perform competitive & gap analysis.
Help to determine and recommend price and profit goals for new products.
Gather VoC data and maintain the pulse of the industry.
Monitor performance (using data analytics) to identify trends, formulate strategy and aid in decision-making.
Collect and analyze feedback from end-users, customers, inside and outside sales, sales reps, and other stakeholders to shape requirements, features, and end products.
Work closely with team on the launch of new products.
Work closely with the engineering team to research and suggest new technology to help develop new products.
Work with existing and new vendors to stay current with the latest technology offerings.
Produce detailed product requirements documents.
Participate in cross-functional teams to drive communication, buy-in and better decision making.
Partake in project management responsibilities to ensure products are launched correctly and on schedule.
Assist in making recommendations to expand current product (new SKUs, features, etc.)
Assist in recommendations to discontinue current products (SKUs, features, etc.)
Assist in recommendations for new product usage (forecast) and initial order quantities.
Coordinate with and assist marketing and graphics team to generate content for digital, literature, and training materials; understand how to efficiently tell the product story.Help to draft presentations to industry professionals, colleagues and customer groups as needed.
Required Education, Experience, Skills:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or business
3+ years of Product Management experience
1+ years of Product Related Experience in Lighting - Engineering or Business development
Ability to apply critical thinking skills to determine the best approach to bring new products to market and to work with engineering, operations, marketing, and sales staff.
Above average knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, excel and PowerPoint.
Experience in Product Development/Engineering is a plus.
Experience in Architectural Lighting Business is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work cross-functionally.
Willingness to travel up to 15%.
**Besides actively promoting the BEST work/life balance, Luminii offers a significant benefits package including:
Medical Insurance - Choice of 2 Aetna plans
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HSA (Health Savings Account)
FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Tuition Reimbursement Plan
Life Insurance
Supplemental short-term and long-term disability plans
Paid Time Off per company policy
10 company holidays
401(k) - (with company matching - 100% up to 3% of employee salary and 50% of another 2%)