Director, Global Product Management

Director, Global Product Management page is loaded## Director, Global Product Management remote type:
In-Person locations:
Oregon - Newberg Campus time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR102068

At A-dec, we do more than create the highest quality products and services for the dental industry; we strive to deliver a superior employment experience for each of our team members. With an environment that encourages and assists each person in developing to their highest potential, a career at A-dec is incredibly rewarding.## Overview The Director, Global Product Management leads teams that manage all A-dec products, including dental furniture, consumables, and core equipment (chairs, units, lights).

They direct the strategic vision and purpose and are responsible for the long-term financial performance of A-dec’s product portfolio. Critical functions for this position include roadmap development, voice of the customer process, portfolio execution, roadmap execution, and the product section of the company’s business strategy.
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* JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Leads all product management activities for the existing product lines within A-dec.
* Builds and leads a diverse, high-performing product management team. Provides mentorship, support, and guidance, and encourages professional growth and development.
* Implements strategic and tactical plans to meet company’s objectives while exceeding customer needs.
* Creates the vision and purpose of Product Management.
* Champions the strategic vision and purpose for Product Management across the organization.
* Maintains constant pulse of dental equipment market developments, including consumer needs, competitive offerings, and brand position. Takes proactive measures to remain competitive with existing portfolio.
* Follows industry trends and conducts capability analysis regularly. Executes competitive assessments and market research to gain market and buying preference and insights.
* Understands and articulates the voice of the customer. Makes tradeoff comparisons to drive decision that deliver on success criteria. Accountable for concept development selection.
* Maintains constant pulse of dental equipment market developments, including consumer needs, competitive offerings, and brand position.
* Identifies and cultivate business development relationships with our sales teams and customers.
* Develop strategies in collaboration with Global Sales Team leaders to drive market share growth.
* Collaborates with Marketing Communications to plan, direct, and execute measurable global actions to drive brand awareness, preference, and demand generation necessary for achieving growth goals.
* Reviews revenue and profits on a weekly basis and suggests approaches to marketing and sales to drive growth. Responsible for overall product promotions and analyzing the revenue/net margin trade-offs.
* Works across organizational boundaries to develop a cohesive strategy and ensures smooth execution of cross-functional plans within A-dec.
* Collaborates with Solution Architects for future portfolio planning.
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

**** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Extensive project management experience.
* Excellent presentation, communication, and customer skills.
* Proven leadership skills and effective problem-solving skills.
* Demonstrated experience in planning, budgeting, and developing business strategies.
* Ability to influence up, down, and across the organization.
** Education and Experience
*** Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management or similar focus.
* Five years of experience in product management.
* Five years of people leadership experience.
* Experience and understanding of “Chief Engineer/Project Chief” methodology or practice.
** Preferred Experience
*** Master’s degree in business administration.
* Experience with strategic planning and managing a category P&L in excess of $10 Million.
** Disclaimer
* * This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not to be construed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and…