Product Manager-REMOTE

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a fiber connectivity focused Product Manager to join the Data Center Power and Control Team . The Product Manager will be responsible for the complete management of the designated fiber product line: product development, sales support & training, promotional activities, forecast of revenue, inventory and operations performance (capacity, cost, pricing, gross margins), and strategic planning leveraging market knowledge and research. LOCATION : This is a REMOTE position. TRAVEL : up to 25% What Will You Do? Maintenance of assigned product line that reflects customer /market needs, new business opportunities, and/or cost improvements to existing products. Ownership of new product development (NPD) funnel of projects for assigned product line that reflects customer/market needs, new business opportunities, and/or cost improvements to existing products. Support of commercial activities to enable success of the product line including field visits, interfacing with marketing for product launch activities, participation in industry events and tradeshows, and support of the training team. Support of marketing collateral including catalog development, sell sheets, product bulletins, training videos and campaigns. Ownership of product line metrics including achievement of targeted revenue growth, gross margin performance, service levels, and E&O management. Participation in sales and operations planning (S&OP/SIOP) to share product forecast with sourcing and manufacturing teams. Conduct market research to understand and convey growth prospects, proposal of new markets and verticals, and overall outlook of the product line. Participate in strategic planning to ensure continued path for market share growth, profitability, and competitive benchmarking. Manage product lifecycle, updates, and end-of-life strategies. Manage pricing, configurator, and quote tools initiatives. Manage information required for business operations such as inventory requirement, product structure / hierarchies, forecasting, and vitalities. Performs other similar and related duties as required. Travel is 25% or less. Salary Range: $83,000 - $93,000 Education: BS in Business, Engineering, or related fields. Experience: Min. 2-4 years’ experience in marketing, engineering, or related field; including physical product management. Knowledge of fiber optic, structured cabling or data center connectivity markets a plus. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities. Must possess excellent project management skills, including demonstrated ability to develop and manage a project plan, establish priorities, work to meet deadlines and control several projects at various stages of the process. Also requires ability and comfort to interface cross functionally with proper level of responsiveness to keep all stakeholders informed. Collaborative and inclusive skillsets to foster trust and open communication. Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Must be an effective listener, able to maintain focus to extract necessary information and validate understanding of the information. (MS Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams) Demonstrated ability to understand customer’s needs and identify new ways to serve/satisfy customer by translating VOC insights into roadmap priorities and new product opportunities. Demonstrated experience analyzing and leveraging quantitative and qualitative data to inform product strategy, prioritization, and roadmap decisions. Must have solid business acumen and understanding of a variety of functional areas within the business. Must be proficient in negotiation and influencing skills. Highly motivated and driven with a strong capacity to drive projects/tasks to completion without direct oversight. Possess a strong sense of ownership and accountability.