What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Product Manager position at SMC?
Company Description
SMC Corporation is a global leader in automation technology, offering innovative solutions across diverse industries. Headquartered in Noblesville, Indiana, the company is the North American subsidiary of a global organization with over 20,000 employees, five technical centers, and operations in 80 countries. SMC specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced pneumatic, control, and process components that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and performance. With a strong commitment to innovation, SMC collaborates closely with customers to deliver tailored automation solutions. Their technologies enable smarter, more reliable, and energy-efficient operations in industries ranging from automotive to life sciences, food packaging to electronics.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role for an Associate Product Manager based in Noblesville, IN. The Associate Product Manager works closely with the manager of the Product Marketing Group to manage products throughout their lifecycle, from strategic definition to obsolescence planning. Establishes processes for management of product requirements throughout their lifecycle. Establishes processes for product release. Develops business plans for new and existing products.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of Product Management principles, including product strategy, roadmap development, and lifecycle management
- Analytical skills for market research and competitive analysis
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Project management and cross-functional coordination experience
- Technical skills or familiarity with automation technology, engineering, or industrial applications is a plus
- Adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and a data-driven mindset are essential
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or a related field (MBA or equivalent experience is a plus)
- Previous experience in product management or related roles is highly desirable
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Research and collect data to determine potential markets, market size, competition, pricing, and other market factors
- Facilitate communication of market trends and information to Product Managers, Engineering, and sales divisions to better identify possible new products
- Assist in the development of a pricing strategy that reflects an optimum potential for sales and profit (revenue maximization)
- Assist in the development of inventory and/or manufacturing plans suitable to support domestic sales efforts
- Assist in creating and implementing promotion plans to support direct sales and sales growth through indirect channels
- Identify and prioritize new product opportunities based on developed knowledge of the market, technological advancements, field sales information, and voice of customer data
- Support promotion efforts to ensure that sales objectives are met
- Serve as the point of contact for initiatives involving assigned products
- Work closely with the Product Manager to come up with strategies (product, industry, etc.) and execute those strategies
- Product life cycle management from launch to obsolescence
- Any other marketing or product management-related tasks as assigned by the manager of the Product Marketing Group All other duties as assigned