Summary:

Immediate opening for a dynamic Product Manager with experience in the music and pro-audio industries. Hosa offers an excellent culture and competitive compensation package with the opportunity for a hybrid work environment. The Product Manager will work with external design and manufacturing partners to ensure the products are technically and commercially viable. Success in this role requires firsthand knowledge of the product needs of musicians, installers, audio/vision engineers, and related consumers. The ideal candidate will deeply understand full-cycle product development from ideation to production, quality control, and supply chain management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Use your creative talent and industry knowledge to help Hosa become an industry leader through innovation in new products.

· Work with external engineers to design prototypes and beta-test new products.

· Manage products through the entire cycle from inception to disposal.

· Ensure the e-commerce website is regularly updated with current/active products.

· Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Accounting teams to develop accurate budgets, pricing, and financial analysis (including cash projections)

· Work with Purchasing and Supply Chain leaders to ensure on-time, on-budget product delivery in appropriate quantities to successfully launch new products and meet customer demand.

· Provides technical expertise, training, and product demonstrations to internal departments and Hosa’s Sales Rep force.

· Work with regulatory agencies and other experts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements domestically and internationally.

· Work with external legal advisors to ensure trademarks and patents are appropriately secured and maintained.

· Represent Hosa at tradeshows such as NAMM.

· Special projects as directed by the CEO.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Manages Quality Control Supervisor who supervises QC and Assembly Department employees. Is responsible for these units' overall direction, coordination, and evaluation.

· Carries out supervisory responsibilities following the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Ability to see gaps in the market and think “out-of-the-box” to develop products that will close them.

· Artistic solid eye for design and esthetic appeal

· Skilled at exploring novel ideas and approaches to solving problems and seizing new opportunities.

· A tendency toward doing things differently rather than improving what already exists.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves issues promptly; gathers and analyzes.

Information skillfully develops alternative solutions and works well in group problem-solving.

Situations.

· Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and

progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

· Subject Matter Expertise - Strives to build knowledge and skills continuously and shares expertise with others.

· Interpersonal Skills – highly relational with a solid ability to build rapport, relate to people with diverse interests and needs, self-regulate emotions, and seek win-win solutions.

· Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to

· others' views to provide support to colleagues as needed.

· Leadership – Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Provides vision and

inspiration to peers. Effectively influences actions and opinions of others.

· Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; communicates change

effectively, monitors transition, and evaluates results.

· Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

· Initiative - Takes independent actions and calculates risks; asks for and offers help when needed.

· Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness.

· Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

· Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives.

· Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

· Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on

time or notify the appropriate person with an alternate plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline or equivalent experience (8 years)

· 5 years of experience in product management.

· Strong analytical skills and the ability to untangle complex problems.

· Ability to deal with ambiguous problems and build solutions with proper project management.

· Excellent workflow and project management skills, with a solid attention to detail.

· Aptitude for being organized with flexibility and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

· Track record of cross-functional team leadership and ability to influence stakeholders in making data-driven decisions.

· Relentless customer focus.

· Managing multiple simultaneous projects requires frequent communication, organization/time management and problem-solving skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Agile: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Buena Park, CA 90620 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Buena Park, CA 90620