Sr. Product Manager

The Senior Product Manager is responsible for the strategy, roadmap, and feature definition of all CKE Solid Keys products. They will be responsible for bringing new product lines to B2B and retail channels in an engaging, functional way, while opening up fresh distribution channels by collaborating with departments across the company.

The Senior Product Manager bridges market opportunity with product definition that meets customer needs, driving new product introduction from early ideation through engineering development to successful commercial launch.

Reporting to the VP Technology, this role owns the product strategy, roadmaps, and feature definition for all CKE Solutions. The role partners closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing/Sales, and Executive Leadership to define product roadmaps, validate technical specifications, and deliver innovative, high-margin solutions.

• Product Definition
  • Starting with customer requirements, define product functional specifications for the R&D, marketing and sales teams.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to define market size, pricing strategies through competitive analysis and volume forecasting.
• Program Scoping
  • Partner closely with R&D and Sales teams to define product technical specifications, technical and commercialization risk mitigation strategies, proof-of-concept MVP demonstrations with success criteria.
  • Collaborate with the R&D team to define product cost, program timeline and resources needed for program execution.
  • Own the customer-value proposition, feature trade-offs, business case ROI evaluation and present to the executive leadership team for approval.
• Program Execution
  • Responsible for leading cross-functional aspects of new product introduction through the full lifecycle (ideation, prototype testing, final build, packaging, and launch) using project tracking platforms.
  • Manage the product launch including hosting associated Product Launch Meetings and ensuring all release checklist items are completed timely and accurately prior to launch by all teams.
• Product Roadmaps
  • Based on market and sales trends, own the 5-year product roadmap with updated scoping metrics, revenue projections, and product cost estimates.
  • Present business cases and product strategy proposals to the Executive Leadership Team for approval.
• Product Lifecycle Ownership
  • Own the accuracy of product owner's manuals, packaging, and product information on the CKE website.
  • Manage product Vehicle in Operation (VIO) coverage data for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Resolve escalated high-visibility customer issues.

• Solid technical background with experience in hardware and software development for consumer products. Familiarity with regulatory requirements, product literature, marketing material, and packaging. Demonstrated experience in project management.
• Proven ability to define product specifications based on customer pain points, develop product and marketing strategies, and effectively communicate recommendations to executive management.
• Strong data & analytical skills with advanced proficiency in spreadsheets, automation and AI tools to manipulate large amounts of data.
• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams effectively in a matrix environment. Direct experience working with R&D, manufacturing, marketing, sales & commercial teams.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with strong cross-functional negotiation, project management, and executive presentation skills.
• Product specification of new products shared with engineering and marketing teams.
• Business case based on program scope, ROI calculations presented to executive leadership teams…