Product Manager- Toughbook Mobility

Industry: Program Management

Company: Panasonic

Overview

PCONA is seeking a highly motivated Product Manager with a business and technical background to support the growth of its rugged tablet computer category. Reporting to the Senior Category Manager, this role will oversee existing products and support the product development process for upcoming releases.

At Panasonic Connect, we connect the power of people and technology to change work, advance society and help connect to tomorrow. Empathy, results, relentlessness and teamwork are the foundations of the Panasonic Connect Culture. Our mission is to elevate the employee experience by empowering individuals to use their voice and have a positive impact on our business. As part of our team, you will push boundaries, take action, and face challenges alongside our customers to innovate experiences that define the changing world of work.

Responsibilities

As the subject matter expert, the Product Manager will collaborate with stakeholders to support new product development, as well as go-to-market activities and roadmap planning for the product line, focusing on increasing market share and profitability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently in a cross-functional environment, effectively influencing key stakeholders to drive sales and category growth.

The Product Management role at PCONA is dynamic and multifaceted, requiring a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and cross-functional approach. While accountable for a broad range of responsibilities, the position operates without direct authority, necessitating collaboration across multiple departments, including international teams in Japan and Europe, to achieve objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, a passion for the role, a strong work ethic, and exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment to accomplish goals.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT:

The Product Manager is responsible for driving new product development and planning initiatives to grow the category. This includes collecting and analyzing Voice-of-Customer data, conducting market research, performing cost-benefit analyses, creating product and solution requirement documentation, and developing business cases to ensure strategic alignment with market demands and customer satisfaction.

LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT:

The Product Manager will also play a key role in promotion planning, marketing communications, lifecycle management, SKU and pricing strategies, inventory management, competitive analysis, product training, and supporting sales and partner initiatives.

DATA ANALYTICS:

The Product Manager will monitor and report quarterly on market and product analytics, including metrics such as month-over-month category sales, market share, competitive positioning, trend analysis, profitability, and inventory levels. Additionally, they will develop and update business plans to refine go-to-market strategies, aiming to optimize revenue and profitability.

SERVICE SKU ADMINISTRATION:

Collaborate with the solution sales team to administer, manage, and maintain SKUs while analyzing service programs throughout their lifecycle, including extended warranty, hot spare and swap, and hard drive programs. Partner with business stakeholders to update relevant collateral and ensure effective communication support.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience and proven track record of successfully operating within the rugged computing industry’s ecosystem and mission-critical environments. A demonstrated and comprehensive understanding of the B2B marketplace, industry partnerships, and competitors.
• Strong technical background in hardware and software, with the ability to effectively collaborate with engineering and product planning teams to translate complex concepts into actionable product requirements and marketing strategies. Proficiency in mobile operating systems, including Windows 11, Android, and Linux.
• Extensive experience in market analysis and providing strategic product direction.
• Demonstrated success in product launches and driving growth within a market segment.

Education & Experience:

• BA/BS in business or a related technical field required.
• 5 Years or more with a rugged mobility company and experience in Product Management, Sales Engineering, Business Development or a related role.
• Experience and knowledge of the Product Development process and common practice techniques beneficial.
• Experience working in or with Japanese culture is highly desirable.

Competencies:

Organizational Skills

• Detail oriented
• Understands how to prioritize workload

Customer

• Proactively improves customer relations
• Responsive, Identifies Needs, Monitors Satisfaction

Passion

• Decisive, focused, and proactive drive for execution
• Raise the Bar – independent implementation of solutions

Analytical

• Anticipates obstacles and thinks ahead of next steps.
• Analyzes several data points and understands the relationship among them in order to make a valuable decision.

Communications:

High level of proactive communication (written/oral)

Build networks, collect and share wisdom through training/experience

Clear, concise method of communicating information to internal/external customers

Other Requirements:

• Remote employment available; office location in Newark, New Jersey preferred.
• Travel for business-related activities is 10~25%.
• Travel times and schedules are moderately flexible to accommodate business needs and personal
• commitments.

What We Offer:

• High Performance Culture
• A focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Rewards and Recognition
• Learning & Development Opportunities Across Multiple Business Units
• Competitive compensation packages
• Hybrid work model
• Comprehensive benefits
• Paid Parental Care Leave
• Educational Assistance
• Volunteer time off
• Total Well Being Program
• Hybrid position

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Corporation of North America.

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The salary range below is just one component of Panasonic Connect’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.

Salary Range

$80,000 – $105,000 + Bonus REQ-148245