Senior Product Manager - Structural Steel

Description

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Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956.

Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission : to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

The Senior Product Manager - Structural Steel is responsible for managing product matters related to the assigned product lines throughout the product life cycle, from strategic planning to tactical activities, and aligning the strategies for the product with those of the organization.

You will synthesize the customer cues, industry and the market needs to create products that profitably grow the product segment they manage.

You will prepare an annual product line business plan that is based on well-defined product market research, detailed product information, price points, sales forecasts, special features of new and existing products and coordinate with selling branches to recommend pricing and initial channels of distribution.

You will also lead the development of new products within their line by managing interdepartmental teams (Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Quality, Sourcing, and Production) to develop, launch and drive sales of new products ensuring execution is in line with the project plan.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

• General responsibility for managing a portfolio of products (20%)
• Work with customers, sales, R&D / engineering to identify and develop needed products and product applications within their assigned lines (10%)
• Develop new product definition, financial analysis of the opportunity and development timeline (10%)
• Work with marketing to develop appropriate marketing material to support the product portfolio throughout the product life cycle to maximize product revenue (10%)
• Manage the product life cycle including product rationalization, profitability and future requirements based on market changes (10%)
• Work with sales and regional engineering personnel to advance industry knowledge and relationships (10%)
• Strategically work with industry related organizations within assigned product line purview to maximize impact of Simpson product revenue (10%)
• Lead, motivate and direct employees using effective performance management techniques, including establishing expectations and goals, providing recognition and feedback, and addressing performance problems.

Coach, encourage, and develop employees according to their unique interests and strengths. Empower employees to take responsibility for their career and performance.

Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback. Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members and the organization (10%)

• Regularly work in field to look for product and application opportunities from internal and external sources (5%)
• Lead product training of Simpson personnel and assist in training activities at branches for customers as needed (5%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too :

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university preferred
• 6 years related experience and / or training in product management
• 6 years experience with the assigned product lines
• 1 year experience managing others
• Vision : Must possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality
• Communication / Team Collaboration : Ability to communicate effectively with all areas of the company and facilitate discussions and debate, mediate conflict, and nurture a collaborative, cross-functional team
• Math : Ability to calculate and analyze figures and amounts such as interest, market pricing, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Language : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Reasoning : Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Financial Planning and Analysis : Solid understanding of business financials.

Travel

This position requires domestic and international travel up to 20% of the time.

Work Status & Location

This full-time, exempt position is preferably located in Pleasanton, CA, Gallatin, TN or McKinney, TX but remote work is also considered.

Relocation

Relocation is not available for this position.

$61600 - $139900 / year

Posted pay range may vary depending on experience and geographical work location.

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits.

May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses / Commission : You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue directly or indirectly and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits : We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including : medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more.

View benefit plan details here : https : / / benefits.strongtie.com / .

In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer.

This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity / expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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