Product Manager - Accent Hardware

At PRC-Saltillo, we have a mission to provide voices to children and adults who are unable to communicate effectively with their natural voices.  Each year, we provide voices to thousands of individuals through our specialized communication devices and software.  We serve individuals with Autism, ALS, Cerebral Palsy, Aphasia and a variety of other conditions.  Our products not only provide the ability to speak, but open opportunities for education, vocation and simply fuller participation in life.

All applicants need to go to our website to apply www.prc-saltillo.com/careers

The Product Manager – Accent Hardware plays a pivotal role in the planning, execution, and success of the Company’s Accent devices and access methods. This role brings a deep understanding of the AAC market, including end users, families, professionals, and competitors in the space. They collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful completion of projects which meet customer needs, align with business strategy, and stay within allocated budgets and timelines. The Product Manager ensures Accent stakeholders are informed of the status of products.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains a deep, up-to-date understanding of the needs of AAC users, communication partners, and professionals through continued interaction.
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of the AAC market and industry participants, performing periodic competitive analysis of their products against equivalents.
• Maintains a prioritized list of stakeholder needs.
• Works with users, engineering, and clinical stakeholders to identify solutions that best meet stakeholder needs, align with company strategic objectives, and use company resources efficiently.
• Defines products and features to effectively meet customer needs and business objectives.
• Monitors development progress and performance against key metrics. Identifies and addresses potential issues or risks proactively. Ensures adherence to development timelines.
• Ensures that project deliverables meet or exceed stakeholder expectations and are aligned with overall product strategy by gathering and communicating feedback continuously through the design process.
• Manages subcontractors and external vendors as needed.
• Collaborates with other cross functional teams and staff to ensure projects stay on track. Works with stakeholders to ensure products meet all applicable compliance requirements.
• Proactively communicates new features, known issues, and other information regarding products to ensure stakeholders are up-to-date.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible, with ability to adapt to fast paced, rapidly changing circumstances.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude, especially when dealing with high stress situations.
• Strong leadership ability.
• Continuous improvement mentality. Willingness to dig into systems, investigate issues and identify and recommend improvements.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Speech-Language Pathology, Engineering, or related field is required. An individual with an equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
• Two years of experience coordinating and/or collaborating with cross functional teams is required.
• Two years of experience with Microsoft Office products is required.
• Experience working with AAC users, communication partners, and AAC professionals preferred.
• Experience with Jira preferred.
• Previous experience with a medical device or healthcare company is preferred.

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000