Product Manager II at Carlisle Interconnect Technologies in Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

SUMMARY


This is a strategic Bearings Product Management role, responsible for driving accelerated growth by developing new and existing customer relationships and product capabilities that address trending market needs and create value. This includes incubating new market opportunities through strategic customer engagements, developing product line strategies, managing portfolios, and providing cross-functional leadership. This is an entrepreneurial, comprehensive, and rewarding business management role that requires attention to detail, agility, initiative, and vision. The Bearings Product Manager serves as a general manager for the full bearings value chain including leading all commercial and operational functions. This role also has P&L responsibility.


The Dynaroll Bearings business in located near San Diego, CA. While this role can be remote, proximity to San Diego is preferred. You must be willing to spend up to 50% of your time in the San Diego location.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS


* Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
* Responsible for P&L of assigned portfolio(s); drive product solutions and cost structures and set pricing in order to optimize our value proposition and competitive position while meeting profitability goals
* Manage New Product Development pipeline and oversee project management to successfully launch new products on time to meet technical, financial, and regulatory requirements
* Portfolio Management: analyze products and portfolio dynamics to develop cost and pricing roadmaps, drive value engineering and cost reduction, negotiate portfolio pricing
* Work with Sales to cultivate and lead existing and new customer engagements to develop strategic long-term relationships, inform product and business needs, and grow the business
* Provide forecasting and capacity planning input; support and drive lead time reduction and material liability coverage agreements
* Provide general management leadership and cross-functional alignment for all aspects of assigned portfolio. This includes, but is not limited to: product design specifications, commercial management, sourcing/purchasing oversight, manufacturing operations, logistics/supply chain operations, ensuring supplier and overall product quality among others.
* Research and analyze market, customer (VOC), competitor, and technology trends to develop informed product and capability expansion strategies
* Develop Product and Capability vision, strategy, and roadmaps
* Provide input to technology roadmap; work with Engineering to develop scope and initiatives
* Develop and drive vision, business plan, and go-to-market strategies for product and capability expansion
* Provide training on applications and products for organization
* Provide Marketing strategic direction, input and content for respective portfolios; develop presentations, samples, collateral, etc.
* Provide input as requested to acquisition roadmap, assessment, and integration as appropriate


*Other duties as required in support of the department and the company*


SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES


The responsibilities of this role include supervising employees involved in the bearings value chain.


QUALIFICATIONS


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.


EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE


* 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in medical device and interconnect industry.
* Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from a four-year college or university required. Degree in Engineering, Business, or other related degree preferred.
* Advanced degree (MBA or MS) and/or relevant technical or industry experience preferred.
* Experience in leading cross functional teams
* SAP/ERP experience preferred.


LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS


* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
* Conversational in any other language preferred.


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS


* Ability to understand and work with financial reports and data (e.g., P&L statements, Cost Workups, Pricing, Gross Margin, and other product analysis metrics)
* Ability to collect data and construct portfolio analysis models and analytics and reports
* Strong proficiency in MS Excel and other MS products


JOB SKILLS


* Integrity, transparency, and honesty are part of your core values
* Knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred
* Self-motivated and aggressive in the pursuit of developing the product line and target market to achieve sales growth
* Able to function effectively in a very busy environment and willing to work hours (travel) that are outside the norm
* Must have exceptional work ethic, and the ability to manage and maximize time and company resources (e.g., sales, engineering, capital, etc.)
* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
* Strong communication skills: ability to convey information in written, visual (ppt, tables, diagrams, etc.), and spoken form, including presentations
* Strong interpersonal skills: ability to build relationships externally with customers, suppliers, and partners and internally with all functions and levels of organization
* Strong positive leadership skills, ability to lead both direct and indirect colleagues, motivate others, and build effective teams
* Experienced with Windows PC based systems and tools, including:
* Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
* SharePoint
* Microsoft Dynamics
* SAP


PHYSICAL DEMANDS


As part of their job duties, the employee must sit for lengthy periods while operating a computer. They frequently use their hands to type, handle objects, and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may need to stand, walk, reach, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds. This role requires specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation will be provided according to ADA regulations to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions.


WORK ENVIRONMENT


This is an air-conditioned work environment where employees have desks or cubicles and work in a fixed location. The physical environment is usually comfortable, well-lit, and equipped with the necessary facilities and hardware. The company culture is a culture of teamwork, communication, continuous improvement, business casual, strategic, and goal-oriented. The working conditions are stable, predictable, and secure.


ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY


CarlisleIT is dedicated to identifying and reducing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. We are committed to complying with all applicable laws and other environmental regulatory requirements. We are also committed to preventing pollution and continually improving our environmental performance in all our global operations. This will be achieved through a comprehensive Environmental Management System that provides the framework for setting and reviewing CarlisleIT's environmental objectives and targets.


PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS


* ASTM F-2412-2005, ANSI Z41-1999, or ANSI Z41-1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas.
* Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated glasses in specific areas.
* Hearing protection, in specific locations.
* Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas.


EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER


This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and/or EAR (Export Administration Regulations) technical data. Therefore, candidates must qualify as US Persons, defined as US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).


TRAVEL


Approximately 25% travel expected.


SALARY INFORMATION


As per the laws of several states, the salary range for this position falls between $140,000.00 and $170,000.00 per annum. However, it is important to note that this salary information is merely a general guideline. When extending an offer, Carlisle Interconnect Technologies considers various factors such as the position's responsibilities, scope of work, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal pay equity, and market considerations.


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