AVP - Product Manager

Implement organization strategies through the effective direction and management of resources, while being accountable for the business strategies, functional or operational areas, processes or programs.

Responsible and accountable for managing and developing a team of people, setting direction and deploying resources on varying projects, participating in organization-wide projects, while providing guidance and expertise on an as needed basis. Managers are required to understand how other business units operate, how their goals align with organizational goals and have budget and profit/loss responsibility.

Leads across the organization Product Management ideas and activities.

Participates in or leads the analytical, experimental, investigative, and testing efforts in support of new product development engineering.

Coordinates all phases of new product development, including research and design, financing, pricing, marketing, sales and distribution. Develops overall marketing objectives and strategy and further product development.

Works closely with customer base to identify key needs and appropriate product solutions.

Acts as a funnel for product development ideas and knows how to influence key people in order to realize commercial opportunities.

Performs analyses and prepares forecasts and recommendations in the areas of product preferences, sales coverage, market penetration, market practices and sales trends.

Reearches market conditions to determine potential sales of a product. Writes profitability analysis.

• Builds, manages, and provides leadership to a team of professional staff (may include other managers); performs other talent management and development decisions as needed.
• Develops and establishes functional strategy and tactics to ensure successful completion of work that meets or exceeds client and/or organizational expectations.
• Manages resources and takes accountability for the performance and results of multiple related teams.
• Develops departmental/functional plans, including business unit and/or production priorities, to address resource and operational needs and challenges.
• Identifies, establishes and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, decision-makers and influencers internally and externally.
• Provides subject matter expertise to clients, team members, colleagues, etc. on projects.
• Participates in both internal and external projects that are broad in scope and closely tied to the organizational strategy.
• Conducts regular status and strategy meetings with internal and external teams to understand risks, priorities, etc. and ensure a successful end result.
• Evaluates current business processes and systems, ensuring cost-savings and risk control.
• Coordinates financial and budget activities for maximum operational efficiency.
• Reviews team and individual performance data (financial, sales and activity reports) to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
• Motivates, develops, recruits and retains employees while rewarding and cultivating a culture of high performing teams.
• Leads or coordinates project/program teams from design to delivery of fully developed products that are ready for customer use.
• Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions.
• Investigates facts and develops strategic solutions to problems
• Provides timely and accurate information and status updates to functional leaders.
• Performs feasibility studies and manages field trials
• Establishes marketing strategies including product direction, advertising, packaging, pricing, expense budgets, profit plans and future product development to manage a product or product category's life cycle.
• Leads engineers, designers, suppliers and customers to develop product requirements and specifications.
• Lead teams preparing product introductions and updates.
• Makes recommendations for product solutions based upon feedback from customer base, aligning the recommendations to the customer’s business strategy
• Identifies and drives new business opportunities and creates appropriate business plans.
• Identifies and drives new market opportunities (i.e., products/services, technologies, markets).

• Education Required: Degree qualified in Computer Science, Business/Finance or related discipline, or equivalent work experience. Post graduate degree in a related discipline.
• Experience Required: At least 15 years
• Special Qualifications: Professional association membership. Specialized development activity in business strategy.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

This position can be located in New York, and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment (at least 3 days a week in office, subject to change), providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

Come as You Are

We are an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to overall success.

The base pay range for this role is $170,000 - $286,500. In addition to base salary, provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

Our programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

• Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
• Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
• Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
• Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
• Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

For more information, visit Benefits & Rewards Career page.