Product Manager Senior - Briggs & Stratton : Job Details

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: As a Senior Product Manager, your -role will be to develop and execute the product portfolio strategy for multiple or more complex product categories in existing and new regions. You will define -the vision and lead -development and execution of a rolling three year product plan and portfolio strategy including new product introductions, product lifecycle management, cost/warranty reductions and profitability. You will define product and technology roadmaps by evaluating and analyzing key customer needs, and market trends and competitive intelligence. You will manage technical communication and coordination between all business functions.You will do this by:

• Creating and communicating product line strategy, as well as the justification and prioritization of new product development initiatives; synthesizes multiple product plans for multiple product lines into one comprehensive plan
• Driving the business case for product development programs within the New Product Development (NPD) Process and coaching others to successfully navigate the process recommending and implementing new efficiencies in the process
• Overseeing -the product configuration, spec change and SKU -count optimization processes; executing within configuration tools accordingly
• Defining product and technology roadmaps by evaluating and analyzing key customer/end-user needs and product/market trends; presenting relevant research and findings to Senior Leaders.
• Partnering to build the long range planning process and the development of the rolling 3 year product plans and roadmaps for innovation planning 5+ years out for the platform.
• Developing capital budgets and drives resource planning and allocation decisions based on product line priorities
• Partnering with marketing to define the Voice of Customer (VoC) and go-to-market strategy for new products/lines or changes
• Developing and delivering product and business strategy presentations; provides product knowledge for sales calls, sales literature/documentation and trade shows
• Maintaining and reporting out on product line metrics in alignment with the Product Management Review process
• Leading and participating in cost/warranty reduction and profit improvement efforts
• Partnering with Operations and Supply Chain to improve product cost and quality
• Performing a full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget
• Performs other duties as assignedYou are the type of person who is/has:Results- focused with ability to translate stakeholder needs and priorities into actionable plansExcellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate technical information to diverse groups of people; excellent presentation skills.Ability to collaborate and influence within and outside the organizationSuperior management skills to direct and mentorAbility to independently lead major initiativesExpert business acumen, ability to build/evaluate financial business cases and understanding of financial principles including Return On Investment, Internal Rate of Return and Economic Value Added to manage multiple product linesFluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or locationEducation Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent education and experience Experience Requirements
  • Minimum seven -years of experience in product management, new product development, manufacturing, marketing or related field
  • Three years experience with global markets preferredPhysical & Environmental Requirements May require travel of a planned or urgent nature, both international and domestic Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Simplicity, Billy Goat, Allmand, SimpliPhi, Branco and Victa brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans. Nearest Major Market: Milwaukee Job Segment: Senior Product Manager, Product Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain, Outside Sales, Operations, Sales #J-18808-Ljbffr