Senior Product Manager, Developer Solutions - Intermec Technologies
Jul 01
Location: Everett, WA
Categories: Product Manager
Website: http://www.intermec.com/about_us/careers/index.aspx
Position Description
Intermec is seeking to hire a Senior Product Manager, Developer Solutions on our Mobile Systems Marketing Team. This position is to be based in either of Intermec’s Everett, WA or Cedar Rapids, IA locations.
A successful person in this position is someone who:
• Has a minimum of eight years experience in a technical or marketing area such as product management, marketing, sales, and/or operations management at least three years experience in the Mobile and/or Wireless Industries.
• Has Software Development experience and knows the language
• Has excellent communication skills to communicate developer support to large groups within the developer communities
• Is comfortable presenting information with expertise at developer conferences
• Gets things done and dependably delivers high-quality results
• Can quickly develop a plan, align necessary resources and execute in a well-organized fashion with attention to the very last detail
If this represents you, please read on!
Intermec Inc. (NYSE:IN – News) develops, manufactures and integrates technologies that identify, track and manage supply chain assets. Core technologies include RFID, mobile computing and data collection systems, bar-code printers and label media. The company’s products and services are used by customers in many industries worldwide to improve the productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations. Intermec serves thousands of companies worldwide, including 75 percent of Fortune 500 companies and 60 percent of the Fortune 100.
Senior Product Manager, Developer Solutions Job Profile:
Product management position responsible for the complete set of software products, technologies and programs which enable software development for Intermec mobile devices.
Product responsibilities include Intermec’s developer’s libraries, resource and toolkits, updates and other Intermec related developer support and marketing programs.
Position is responsible for full range of product management activities including understanding developer requirements, writing business requirements, monitoring development activities, driving product launch plans and meeting product profitability or computer sales influence objectives.
Principal responsibilities, duties and tasks of the job:
1. Team with Industry Solution Managers and other market facing organizations to formulate new product strategies, complete with requirements (create customer use cases and market requirements definition) providing content, quality, and validated product requirements documents, product business plans, marketing introduction plans and other product direction necessary to create next generation products to meet business changes and growth objectives.
2. Research, understand and define target markets and functional applications using this information to direct product definition and on-going maintenance feature, cost, time to market and quality trade-offs. Understand trends in the target markets, competitive product offerings, and be able to articulate the perceived strategy of leading mobile computer and solutions competitors.
3. Determine marketing positioning of products to be introduced, and be able to create marketing promotional and competitive programs around the findings. In addition, provide materials to lead the migration from the three or four current leading solutions you intend to replace with the product and solution being developed.
4. Drive the development of the products, and lead in the execution of product introduction, general marketing and promotion programs. Plan and oversee global solution marketing programs including sales tools, promotion (awareness and lead generation), and channel programs in support of business objectives.
5. Responsible for developing presentations and collateral material for use by direct sales force and templates for distribution channel and partners. Roll out and present materials in live, WebEx, and audio cast sessions with direct sales, distribution, and channel sales partners.
6. Provide competitive information and responses to Intermec sales channels and in the development of product strategies, priorities, advertising and promotions.
7. Manage development programs with an emphasis on creating a balance between low risk attainable product schedules and pushing development to maximize revenue over the life of the product.
8. Lead development, training, documentation, and developing the content, form, and effectiveness of all product training programs.
9. Develop and manage product specific brochures and web materials to enhance sales.
10. Assist in the development of features and options matrices, pricing matrices and sales models. Perform analysis of product sales performance and manage product line according to profitability and strategic performance targets.
11. Provide interface and assistance to the sales and systems organization for solution features, pricing, justifications, etc.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Computer Science required.
Experience: Minimum of 8 years experience in a technical or marketing area such as product management, marketing, sales, and/or operations management including 3 years of experience in the mobile and/or wireless industries. Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Special Skills:
• Mobile computer market experience
• Device management, update and configuration software experience.
• Knowledge of and experience in the industry and use and application of device management solutions and approaches and implementation by IT departments.
• Ability to communicate and relate highly technical products to IT level personnel and be able to translate their needs into technical product definitions
• Familiarity with latest software development methodologies and technologies including web services
• Familiarity with remote communications methodologies include dial-up, WiFi hot spot, and WWAN
• Knowledge of data distribution and management systems, products, and methodologies
• Ability to develop and execute strategies.
• Understanding of IT and mobile technology markets and trends
• Ability to use research materials to gain insight into technologies and markets.
• Ability to manage complex and multi-departmental projects.
• Sound working knowledge of aspects of product management is required, along with analytical, organizational and problem solving abilities.
• Understanding of basic security principles and products for mobile and wireless solutions.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
Intermec is an Equal Opportunity Employer
How to Apply
Apply on line @ http://www.intermec.com/about_us/careers/index.aspx
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