Director, Product Management Full-time Job

We are currently growing our Smart Energy (SE) team and are seeking a self-driving product manager with the business acumen to help drive the growth and shape the future of a collaborative, high performance, growth-oriented business unit.

About this Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate and results-oriented manager to be part of our global Advanced Technology Solutions organization.  The Director, Product Management will drive and support the growth and performance of the SE business by enabling best practices in Offering Management, Market Opportunity Identification/Validation, and Product Definition/Development. 

The Energy market is complex and evolving, and customer requirements are ever-changing. We're seeking a highly motivated and savvy business leader to build high performing teams and influence stakeholders to attain and grow multiple accounts across the energy ecosystem.  Critical activities and abilities will include developing specific market strategies and leading the extended organization to develop products and service offerings in support of the Smart Energy strategy.

This role is a prime development opportunity for those interested in developing their entrepreneurial and business skills, while shaping the future of a high-growth business unit.

Job Overview

1. Define the power product portfolio for strategic growth & profit, in alignment with SE strategy.
2. Develop product and service offering positioning, differentiation, and value propositions, along with go-to-market strategies. 
3. Developing market requirements and new product proposals for the Project Approval Process for new product introduction.
4. Work with stakeholders to execute strategy deployment. 
5. Work with all functions and suppliers to drive product development timelines.  
6. Advise channel activities such as new product launches and promotions/events.  
7. Analyze market size/growth, technology trends, channel and customer segment needs.
8. Understand competitors and identify strengths/weaknesses/opportunities/threats.  
9. Conduct market evaluation and analysis; understand/evaluate customer buying behaviors.
10. Actively lead voice of customer activities and insight-gathering process.
11. Contribute to SPP/AOP planning processes through business case development.
12. Build relationships with strategic customers; serve as a key customer account interface.
13. Direct engagement with customers and trade associations at executive levels to expand business engagements
14. Development of high-performing, entrepreneurial global account and commercial team, including direct, matrix, and indirect reports

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Specific, proven experience with energy and/or power conversion products, notably variable frequency drives, inverters, EV chargers, and/or battery management systems.
• Strong technical background within market management, product management or product development required.
• In-depth experience and proven skills in financial modeling and analysis
• Strong communication, interpersonal, relationship management and business development skills.
• Strong business-to-business analytical, financial, strategic thinking and marketing skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, ability to quickly new skills, and global mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• External focus/product launch experience/experience with customer sales or support.
• Success in managing through influence and persuasion in a high-matrix structure.
• Must be able to successfully operate in a team environment.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, results-driven organization.  
• Working knowledge of operations, including manufacturing processes, schedules and scheduling requirements, supply chain, product development project management, logistics and product delivery methods.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment or manufacturing floor
• Likely there will be a significant amount of travel between customer and Celestica locations
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines

Education & Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Industrial Management, with at least 8 years of experience in Market and/or Product Management. Of those 8 years, at least 3 years managing direct reports.

Industry/Market: Specific, proven experience with energy and/or power conversion products, notably energy generation, energy storage, or distribution systems.  Industry recognition and participation in industry alliances desired.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.