Product Manager (Electrical/Mobile Power Solutions)

Reports to:  VP Mobile Power Solutions

                      Dotted line to Director Product Management

Number of direct reports:  0

Travel:  25% primarily to North and South Carolina, Georgia and Florida to boat manufacturing customers

Location: Huntsville, AL

Internal stakeholders: Product Development Team, Sales and Marketing, Engineering

External stakeholders:  N/A

Dometic Marine’s manufacturing facility in Huntsville, AL specializes in mobile power solutions and manufactures engine ignition replacement parts, DC charging systems, and battery monitoring systems for boats. 

Dometic Marine is looking for a qualified experienced Product Manager with electrical background to help us drive our Mobile Power Solutions (MPS) products portfolio for best-in-class user experience in the Marine industry.  The Product Manager will report to the Vice President of Mobile Power Solutions and will be working with our Product Development team located at our manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Alabama to further develop our MPS portfolio while working with other Dometic Product Managers managing products such as air conditioning, digital switching, trim tabs, refrigeration etc. for the Marine industry.

The Product Manager will support programs for new product development and stay current with market requirements and competitor market shares for the Marine industry. You will be evaluated on your contribution to revenue growth, gross margin, and performance quality of the products you manage. 

Main responsibilities:

• Own and Drive the MPS Portfolio: The Product Manager position oversees the portfolio of MPS marine products, ensuring competitive positioning and optimal product lifecycle management. Propose end-of-life strategies and drive modularization to manage product complexity.
• Customer and Market Insight: Maintain a deep understanding of market dynamics, customer experiences, needs, segmentation, and competitor offerings. Use this insight to support product development prioritization.
• Product Ideation and Roadmap Development: Generate innovative ideas to fill product gaps and grow market share. Develop comprehensive product business plans, including investment needs, to ensure the right products are built correctly.
• Voice of the Customer: Act as the internal advocate for the customer, ensuring their needs and feedback are central to product development. Engage with key customers to develop strong relationships and gather insights.
• Strategic Product Management: Define mechanical, electrical, and UI/UX product requirements. Develop and manage product vision white papers, roadmaps, presentations, and formal business cases. Create buy-in for the product vision both internally and externally.
• Pricing and Profitability: Set strategic pricing guardrails and drive product price positioning. Conduct margin analysis and in-life performance measurement to determine product demand, positioning, viability, and profitability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, and public relations teams to define product positioning, unique selling points (USPs), branding, and promotional strategies. Ensure product launch priorities are met and that promotional plans align with product line strategy.
• Continuous Improvement: Solicit feedback from the field and warranty information to drive continuous product improvement. Preempt potential problems and provide effective solutions to support new products or product changes.

Qualifications and experience:

• Experience in electrical, electronics, software, and/or electrical systems required
• Degree from an accredited college/university, Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent experience in electrical discipline
• MBA degree preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of power systems and hardware development 
• Product Manager experience required.  Minimum 5 years of experience as a Product Manager for electrical/electronic products
• Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite and the ability to learn other applications quickly
• Proficient at merchandizing and promoting products to target markets
• Strong analytical skills to develop market forecasts and summarize data for broader audiences

Behavioral requirements:

• An interest or passion for the Marine industry, working on boats, recreational boating, and outdoor living.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making ability
• Excellent customer management skills and experience
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a cohesive team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exemplary standards of ethics, integrity, and accountability
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Dometic overview:

Dometic Group operates in the retail industry and manages the manufacturing, sales, and service of products for the outdoor market. The product range is broad and includes portable coolers, grills, air conditioning systems, tents, batteries, and solar energy solutions for mobile, outdoor lifestyles. The business is a global company, and customers include retailers of outdoor products as well as consumers and manufacturers of vehicles and boats. The Dometic Group was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.