Associate Product Manager
Location
Greer, SC | United States
Job description
SUMMARY
The Associate Product Manager is responsible for assisting the Product Management team with product design, planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, and working closely with operations, sales, marketing, and support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Associate Product Manager will generally perform specific project-based activities and tasks to support the Product Management team.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Projects/duties may be modified/changed/added/deleted as needed.
- Assist with portfolio plans to maximize revenue, sales, and customer base in critical product lines.
- Assist with the development of business case and portfolio plans for the next generation of advanced tactical products.
- Assist with identifying issues from the field, and develop sources of competitive intelligence to facilitate product development.
- Assist with tactical implementation of key market research programs, including: voice of customer analysis, market share measurements, and SWOT analysis.
- Assist with development of materials to present the value proposition for individual markets, both domestic and international.
- Develop and cultivate professional relationships with key product suppliers for the purpose of enhancing product promotion.
- Assist with other aspects of ongoing product maintenance to support sustainability and efficiency in the product lifecycle.
- Work closely with MARCOM and Sales to support their efforts in photoshoots, tradeshows, training sessions, etc.
- Ensure product compliance with all relevant departments including Quality, Regulatory, Legal, and Contracting
- Support Innovation Team with project initiatives and tasks, including but not limited to product feasibility, manufacturability assessment, catalog integration, and market placement.
- Assist in business process and procedure analysis with an emphasis on efficiency and optimization of processes for sustainability and scalability. This may involve re-writing or editing processes and procedures.
- Acquire product knowledge to become subject matter expert (SME) on applicable product lines
- Other duties as assigned.
AUTHORITY
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or related experience in Engineering, Business, Life Science or similar preferred.
- Two years of medical device portfolio management is preferred at the Associate Product Manager level.
- Knowledge of product development within an acute or tactical care setting preferred.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- A proven track record in working with cross-functional teams and managing projects.
- Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Must be flexible and adapt to changing priorities, timelines, and tasks.
- Must be proficient with technology and computer programs including Microsoft Office.
DEMANDS
Physical
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a typical office employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to listen and talk. The employee is frequently required to use hands for keyboard usage and is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee must occasionally reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Time and Availability
Must be able to work at least 40 hours per week.
Travel
Must have transportation to and from office.
DISCLAIMERS
AAP/EEO Statement
North American Rescue, LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
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