Product Manager

Job description

At Landis+Gyr, we're helping shape the future of energy—making it more intelligent, resilient, and sustainable. As a global energy technology leader, we're accelerating the energy evolution through purposeful innovation and trusted partnerships. Trusted by more than 2,000 utilities worldwide, our intelligent solutions connect devices, data, and decisions across the grid, helping customers modernize infrastructure, optimize operations, and deliver energy that is more reliable, resilient, accessible, safe, and sustainable. Behind every solution is a team of approximately 3,300 employees across more than 40 countries who are passionate about solving complex challenges, driving innovation, and making a meaningful impact for our utility customers and the communities they serve. Join Team Green and help shape the future of intelligent energy. Job Summary As the Product Manager, this individual will be responsible for managing the lifecycle and supporting Product Management on product strategy for Landis+Gyr’s Grid Intelligence portfolio. This includes supporting the creation of Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), prioritization and coordination of sustainment activities, managing product configuration documents and being the liaison of Product Management throughout the project execution within Landis+Gyr research and development team. Key Responsibilities: Contributes to Landis+Gyr’s New Product Introduction (NPI) process. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Interprets customer requirements and translates to clear product requirements and use cases in PRDs Supports R&D feasibility/traceability reviews Works with Technical Training to develop Product Documentation and Training Create and maintain Product Catalog Information Works in partnership with Project Management Organization (PMO) to manage cost and timeline expectations Represent Product Management on manufacturing related initiatives and activities for roles related to hardware portfolio. Understands market research for addressing market and/or business needs for a product, including awareness of market trends, direction and competition landscape. Develop customer communications (e.g. Customer Information Letters, Product Updates, Release Notes) Ensures all parts of the organization are properly educated on product feature/functionality Contributes to business reviews and planning sessions Supports Landis+Gyr’s quality processes Support for industry events, internal sales meetings, Landis+Gyr’s Exchange, and customer specific meetings Owns the management of sustainment of existing product offerings Supports and adheres to Company’s core values. Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required. Supports and adheres to Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy. Represents Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both internal and external customers. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough understanding of business fundamentals – roles of various departments in the organization: marketing, sales, economics, manufacturing, business management, engineering. Understanding of Internet of Things (IoT) and/or basic knowledge of utility space. • Basic knowledge of existing and emerging software development technologies for roles related to software portfolio• Critical thinking, communication and analytical skills Agile software development process experience for roles related to software portfolio Understanding of marketing concepts/market research Superior computer skills including Microsoft Office applications for word processing, spreadsheets and presentations Accountabilities: Work alongside cross functional teams to develop and execute the overall strategy for assigned product Works on assigned product dependencies and interrelationships to deliver a complete customer solution (hardware/software) rather than just a “Product”. Collaboration with R&D, Deployment, Sales and Marketing, and Supply Chain teams. • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including experience in public speaking Organizational skills including prioritization, project management and resource deployment Ability to influence individuals and organizations not under a direct reporting relationship Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree; preferably in engineering or computer science At least 0 - 3 years of relevant experience required. A combination of education and experience may be considered. Formal Product Management training, such as Pragmatic Marketing, and/or New Product Introduction (NPI) process is desired As a part of the Landis+Gyr family, employees are offered a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement plan featuring a generous company match incentive. Additionally, we offer three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) as well as eleven (11) paid holidays. We also offer a tuition reimbursement program, optional pet insurance, supplemental medical coverage and a host of other perks to ensure the health, wellness, and enrichment of our team members. Pay is in the range of $100,600 - $127,225 per year. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, and certifications or other professional licenses held. All candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We're committed to shaping a better future for everyone. 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