Hybrid role - 2 days / week WFH setup
Great chance to join a growing tech company in the Western Suburbs of Chicago!
Candidates must be based in Chicagoland OR willing to relocate for this role
5 years of product management experience required
$146k - $150k base 10% target bonus, with OTE of ~ $160k - $165k
***Besides applying via The Mom Project - please complete the Behavioral Assessment found at the end of the job description
Position Description:
The purpose of the Product Marketing Manager position is to direct the planning, development, introduction and marketing activities for the entire product lines throughout its lifecycle.
Office Location: Schaumburg, IL (Includes Flexible WFH Option)
Company Summary:
Founded in 1995, we are the leading innovator of proximity-based authentication and identification solutions. We design, develop, and manufacture a complete line of ID readers that are used in numerous applications and verticals. After 20 years of private ownership, we were acquired in 2015 by a S&P 500 and Fortune 500 company.
Major Areas of Responsibility/Essential Functions:
Research and develop the roadmap for new hardware and credential products, features, and enhancements
Translates the hardware and credential product vision into specific projects, action plans, and tactics
Guide the conceptualization, requirements gathering, specific creation, release, and implementation process
Ensure that the product delivery schedules and tasks related to all aspects of product development are coordinated with stakeholders to successfully release new products on time and within budget
Develop sales tools with marketing to drive the promotion and adoption of hardware and credential products, and achieve revenue goals
Oversee and manage the hardware and credential product lifecycle
Specific Product Responsibilities:
Gathers and analyzes information to identify new hardware and credential products, markets, and customers through customer visits (VOC), industry events, tradeshows or other channels
Work closely with software engineers and development team to define specifications and build requirements documents
Participate in meetings and work with project management to discuss upcoming projects, timelines for implementation, POC/Alpha/Beta programs, delivery schedules and deadlines
Manage product lifecycle, including EOL, to increase replacement/retention business
Collaborate with marketing to create technical and creative collateral for promotion and sales enablement
Work with leadership and finance to establish competitive pricing for hardware and credential products
Provide training and support to sales to increase hardware and credential product adoption within new and existing customers
Prioritize hardware and credential features based on the market need/analysis, company strategy, and competitive analysis
Ensure the hardware and credential solutions are successfully meeting the company goals and users’ needs
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Proven success in developing hardware product roadmaps and product launches
Collaborative, driven, and innovative, with excellent attention to detail
Excellent project management, organization, and time management skills
Exceptional communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills
Self-starter who works well in a team environment consisting of product managers, marketers, and project managers
Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in product management, hardware development, marketing, pricing, and selling
Familiarity with selling through a channel (distributors, resellers, ISVs)
Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and related software applications, as well as with ERP and CRM systems.
Willing and able to travel as needed, including internationally (~5-10%)
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related technical field. Master’s degree in Business Administration or related technical field preferred
5 years of product management experience required
Physical Demands: None specified.
Work Environment : Office
Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision
Employer Paid Life/STD/LTD
401K Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Educational Assistance
Competitive PTO Package & Paid Company Holidays
Wellness Program
Behavioral Assessment
In addition to supplying us with your resume, we ask that you take our Behavioral Assessment through Predictive Index by going to the following link:
https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/B3WV/1a6ecdc7-e6c2-43ce-b9ab-8f5eae7de5d8?type=candidateba
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