Associate Product Manager – Software Solutions

Overview

The Associate Product Manager, Software Solutions - Audio/Video is responsible for bringing to market software solutions that enhance the company’s standard display products. This position supports business case creation, solution development and helps achieve the group’s revenue, volume, and profitability goals. The role requires a blend of business and technical savvy, a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality.

The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced, evolving organization focused on evaluating, marketing, and deploying software solutions within an agile environment.

• Plan and execute successful new software solutions complementing current and future AV display products to support signage and transportation vertical markets.
• Collaborate with the Software Solution and Innovation team in Japan to bring to market innovative Software Solutions - Audio/Video to support global business.
• Ensure development, support and implementation of a detailed launch plan that meets all critical milestones.
• Work with vendors and the internal supply chain team to identify, source and forecast components necessary to support new solutions and manage those components through their lifecycle.
• Monitor and analyze end user, product, sales, pricing, and general market segment trends.
• Contribute to product P&L and drive development of innovative solutions aligned with the company strategy.
• Research and analyze competitive activities including pricing, promotions, marketing strategies, and product offerings to ensure Sharp remains competitive and profitable.
• Provide ongoing training to sales teams, including detailed product information, positioning, presentations, and sales support materials.
• With manager support, collaborate with Marketing Communications to form the company’s overall communications strategy, including print and online advertising and participation in key industry events or trade shows.
• Plan and develop sales enablement tools focused on existing solutions.
• Work on special projects outside of standard analysis as assigned by manager.
• Analyze potential partner relationships that support sales and marketing of a product.
• Represent product marketing in cross-functional teams to develop and implement company-wide initiatives.
• Domestic and international travel up to 20%.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Business with a software or technology focus, or equivalent experience
• Proven analytical, planning, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Two to three years of full-cycle software marketing/product marketing/product development experience
• Demonstrated understanding of network and cyber security
• Knowledge of Software OS libraries (e.g., Linux, Windows, Android) and REST API experience
• Experience with architecture framework, Docker container, Symmetric and Asymmetric, is a plus
• General understanding of solutions architecture, deployment, and scalability of software solutions
• CCNA certification required within six months of employment
• Demonstrated ability to plan, track and launch software products
• Proven success working with domestic and international cross-functional teams to deliver the right product amid competition
• Experience in identifying business trends, market impact and engaging internal and external customers
• Ability to think and execute at both strategic and operational levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong presentation skills
• Ability to travel (domestic and internationally) up to 20%

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) is a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation. Sharp strives to help businesses achieve Simply Smarter work by helping companies manage workflow efficiently, create engaging environments, and increase productivity. SIICA offers a full suite of secure printer and copier solutions, professional and commercial visual displays and projectors, software management and productivity software, and markets durable Dynabook laptops.

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