Manager, Product Management; Business Model Transformation

Manager, Product Management (Business Model Transformation)

Job

Category Marketing & Product Management

Job Location s

US-IL-Niles

Workplace Arrangement Hybrid

Drive global innovation and shape the future of technology - Shure is hiring!

As a Manager, Product Management - Business Model Transformation, you will be the central driver for developing, defining, and deploying new and innovative commerce models across Shure's product lines globally. This highly strategic and cross-functional role requires a deep understanding of modern business model concepts and the ability to execute complex initiatives that span technology, finance, and customer experience.

This is a hybrid position, working out of our Niles, IL HQ Office.

Define the Vision:
Develop and champion the strategic roadmap for new business models and commerce capabilities, including Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Device-as-a-Service (DaaS), Subscription services, Usage-Based Billing, and various licensing models (e.g., concurrent, floating, feature activation).

• Business Case Development:
  Create compelling business cases, including market analysis, financial modeling, and anticipated ROI, to secure executive alignment and investment for transformation initiatives.
• Market Leadership:
  Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to ensure Shure remains at the forefront of modern commerce models in the Pro Audio and conferencing spaces.
• Lead the Transformation:
  Serve as the primary driver and product owner for implementing new commerce capabilities across all functional domains.
• Technology & IT:
  Partner with the IT and Engineering teams to define requirements for the billing system, entitlement engine, customer portals, and integration points necessary to support new models.
• Process & Policy:
  Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Business Process teams to establish operational processes (e.g., revenue recognition, provisioning, invoicing) and pricing/licensing policies.
• Product Portfolio Alignment:
  Work closely with individual Hardware and Software Product Managers to ensure new business models are seamlessly integrated into their respective product roadmaps and lifecycle plans.
• Route to Market:
  Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Channel teams to define the optimal go-to-market strategy, pricing structures, and sales enablement materials for new offerings.
• Customer Success & Support:
  Define the requirements for Customer Service and Customer Success teams to effectively onboard, support, and manage customers utilizing subscription or usage-based models.
• Pilot & Launch:
  Lead pilots, beta programs, and controlled launches, iterating quickly based on customer feedback and operational performance.
• Other Duties as Assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7+ years in Product Management, with significant experience (3+ years) specifically defining and launching SaaS, Subscription, or complex licensing/commerce models in a B2B or B2B2C context.
• Domain Expertise:
  Proven track record of leading major business model shifts, ideally within a company that has traditionally focused on hardware or perpetual licenses.
• Technical Acumen:
  Strong understanding of the technology required to support modern commerce (e.g., billing platforms, entitlement management, API integration, cloud services).
• Cross-Functional Leadership:
  Exceptional ability to influence, align, and drive complex projects across diverse functional teams (Engineering, IT, Finance, Sales, etc.) without direct reporting authority.
• Analytical Prowess:
  Proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making.
• Communication:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate a complex vision to technical teams and executive leadership alike.

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

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