Product Manager - Mounting Devices

Job Title: Product Manager – Mounting Devices

Department:  Product Management 

Accountability:  This position reports to the Director of Product Management

Responsibilities:

In this position you will take “ownership” of the life cycle of a group of products. You will analyze the competitive situation and then formulate the best strategy for Havis going forward. You will work closely with Sales, Business Development, Engineering and technical partners to find opportunities, develop business cases, define product/pricing/placement strategy, document market requirements and help manage the launch of new/improved products. You will monitor and ensure gross margin performance and you will manage ramp down/ramp up strategies for successive generations of product.

PRODUCT ROADMAPS                           

• Research (Trade Shows, Partner meetings, internet sleuthing)              
• Situation Analysis         
• Revenue Forecast
• Gross Margin Forecast
• Competitive Analysis
• Collaborator Analysis
• Strategy             
• Tactical Roadmap (future products, cost reductions)              
• Tech Partner Relationship(s) where applicable           

NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT                        

• Gate Reviews (as necessary)   
• Market Requirement Documentation             
• NDA's/JDA's     
• Product Requirement Documentation            
• Catalog IDs & Marketing/Branding Plan (with Marketing)     
• Tech Partner Relationship(s) where applicable           

IDEA EVALUATION & PROJECT BUSINESS CASE GO/NO GO               

• First pass idea vetting and communication back to submitter              
• Generate business case for viable projects, get to a Go/No Go decision            

LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT 

• Pricing 
• Planning & Forecasting (Ramp up/down, special requests)   
• Gross Margin Management    
• End of Life Management         
• Product Compatibility Matrices           

GENERAL COMMUNICATION & COORDINATION                     

OTHER PROJECTS 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
• Experience with Mounting Devices preferred
  1. (Clamps, Cupholders, Dual-Ball Mounts, Swivel Devices, Magnetic Mounts, etc.)
• 5+ years of hardware product management experience (technical products preferred) 
• Dynamic, energetic, and able to communicate effectively in groups and individually
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external partners
• Independent self-starter with exceptional problem-solving skills
• Exceptional presentation skills both live and online (Webinar)
• Experience with Product/Project management & CRM software
• Strongly prefer a candidate that is located near Burnsville, MN and works out of that office. We will consider a candidate near Plymouth, MI or Warminster, PA.
• Remote/hybrid work arrangements will be considered but is not preferred
• Willingness to travel (~20%)
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment – Manufacturing:

• Machinery 
• Office Equipment 
• Chemicals, (See SDS) 
• Dust 
• Noise 
• Protective clothing and equipment may be required 

Company Details:

Havis is the leading manufacturer of products designed for mobile workers.  Our company has a legacy dating back over 75 years as a trusted manufacturer and provider of mission critical equipment with a focus on the customer.  Our headquarters is located in Warminster, Pennsylvania with additional facilities in Ivyland, Pennsylvania, Plymouth, Michigan and a fourth location in Burnsville, MN.   We design, engineer and build safe, reliable, ergonomically efficient products.  We strive to exceed our own high standards and our customers’ expectations with flexible, integrated solutions. We pride ourselves in providing the finest quality products and services to our customers.  We are committed to continually improving our products, our services and ourselves.

• Havis, Inc. -  Website: www.havis.com 
• Havis designs, manufactures and sells equipment for the mobile workforce 
• Headquartered in Warminster, PA with additional facilities in Ivyland, PA and Plymouth, MI 
• ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System 
• Fast growing company in a niche but growing marketplace 
• Company offers Health, Dental, Vision and 401(k) Plan with matching contributions 
• 100% Employer Paid STD, LTD and Life & ADD benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday benefits
• Competitive pay commensurate with education, skills, and experience

Prepared by: Human Resources

Approved by: Director of Product Management