Leviton Network Solutions, a division of Leviton Manufacturing Company Inc., is a growing company that works in areas of new technology including fiber optics, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Power over Ethernet and wireless communication. Our offices are located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest where culture and indoor and outdoor activities complement the diverse population of a growing area.

Leviton Network Solutions has an exciting opening for a Product Manager.

Summary of position: This position is responsible for developing and implementing product life cycle plans, roadmaps and go-to-market strategies consistent with the strategic and financial objectives of the business unit.  The Product Manager will conduct Voice of the Customer (VOC) activities, establish pricing, contribute to forecasting efforts, and support the Field Sales organization on assigned product lines.

This position is responsible for:

• Provide senior management with data-driven recommendations on the most profitable strategies for the product line and the organization.
• Manage all products in assigned line(s) throughout all stages of their life cycle, developing/managing strategies for product design and development, introduction, continuing contribution, and discontinuance, while maximizing profitability and synergism with all products in the portfolio. This includes:
  • Develop proposals/business plans for candidate new product introductions (NPI)
  • Monitor and steer all Engineering and Manufacturing activities concerned with new product or new technology development and product maintenance activities related to assigned lines.
  • Provide Operations with market demand projections to guide the preparation of forecasts.
  • Work with Marketing/MARCOM to develop product launch plans, promotional plans, advertising campaigns, catalogs, brochures, displays, exhibits, and other product marketing collateral.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be comfortable and confident speaking before large audiences and senior/executive management.
• Demonstrate appropriate level of competency in the following areas: Drive Continuous Improvement, High Standards of Performance, Leadership, Teamwork, Communication, Business Acumen, Focus on the Customer, and Build Trust.

Travel:

• Approximately 25% travel with this position

Experience/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required
• Minimum 5 years in a high-tech environment a must
• Minimum 3 years in Product Management/Product Marketing required
• Certifications:  RCDD certification desired
• 3+ years experience working in the telecommunications industry, specifically networkinfrastructure preferred
• 2+ years experience in a manufacturing environment a plus