Position: Product Manager II - Dispensing Systems

Job Code: 4961

Overview

• Full time
• Work Hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• No direct reports
• <10% travel required
• No relocation assistance

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Manages a segment of the dispensing systems product category flowing into multiple market segments to meet the needs of targeted businesses across the enterprise. Leads cross-functional teams in the development and commercialization of strategic dispensing systems initiatives for the Enterprise.

Market Leadership

• Definition, development and execution of dispensing system strategies and initiatives supporting long-term GOJO industry leadership and profitable sales growth.
• Introduction of strategic dispensing systems that deliver long-term financial performance as planned from perspectives of sales revenue and project ROI.

Capability

• Ability to multi-task across projects
• Ability to integrate diverse project elements and considerations, then lead the enterprise in execution of complex project plans that extend over a period of years.
• Application of effective project management processes and tools to support major dispensing systems initiatives.

Key Duties: 

• Leads development and commercialization of major dispensing systems initiatives.
• Scans needs and opportunities for dispensing systems performance across diverse sets of enterprise, channel and end-user customers. Analyzes data or information about strategic market needs.
• Integrates GOJO, trade and end-user customer perspectives to develop effective product and marketing strategies.
• Leads the cross-functional creation of clear project definition, strategies, and plans.
• Applies enterprise-wide processes and tools for cross-functional participation in major dispensing systems development initiatives.
• Works with Process/VR Leaders, sponsors, and functional leaders to allocate resources to projects. 
• Collaborates with R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, Market Research, vendors and others in dispensing system design and validation, as well as production plan development. 
• Collaborates with Finance, Business Analysis, and Product Management functions and others to create effective multi-year business plans as part of dispensing systems initiatives. 
• Collaborates with Business Teams, Sales, Marketing, Graphics, Operations, and Trade Marketing functions to develop and implement launch and commercialization plans for new dispensing systems
• Monitors and coordinates flow of projects through the organization. Gathers information from all relevant sources to assess project process. 
• Makes decisions and solves problems to keep strategic priorities on track.
• Provides information to senior leadership and others regarding strategic products and project status.
• Communicates with customers, and other external stakeholders about new product needs.
• Builds interest internally and externally about dispensing systems opportunities.
• Leadership in cross-functional planning and implementation of significant dispensing systems enhancements or re-designs.

Education and Experience Required

BA/BS Degree in Marketing, Business or related fields. MBA preferred. Product Management / Marketing experience is required for this job with five (5) to eight (8) years business experience preferably in marketing environment. Multiple market segment experience or commercial distribution experience, a plus. Basic computer/software skills.

Additional General/Technical Skills Required

• Time management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Analytical skills
• Critical Thinking
• Definition of project scope, objectives and strategies, aligned across multiple participating functions.
• Development of clear and effective product strategies and business plans
• Leadership in keeping projects on track, with dispensing systems launching in their targeted time frames
• Effective management of project budgets and assigned resources
• Effective team leadership and project facilitation
• Agility in implementing changes to dispensing systems strategies as dictated by market drivers
• Effective oral and written communications to diverse internal and external audiences