Director, Product Management - WR Systems

Clearance Requirement:Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Travel Requirements: Negligible

Location: Norfolk, VA

SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for a team-centric, motivated Director, Product Manager with a passion for making customers’ lives easier every day. This position will drive efficiency and productivity by coordinating with multi-functional teams.

Position responsibilitieswill include, but are not limited to the following:

·Act as a champion for the assigned product category throughout the new product development process and product lifecycle of the assigned products and product category.

·Manage product lifecycle and product performance such as Cost/Quality, Maintenance of Business, End of Life, Model line enhancements, SKU management, and sales performance of assigned product category.

·Lead the development of strategic and operational direction including new product plans/ roadmaps, as well as, day-to-day tactical execution of product portfolio plans.

·Monitor and make recommendations to improve operational efficiencies, quality issues, warranty/servicing costs, margins, and forecasting.

·Responsible for meeting financial targets and driving growth for the assigned product category.

·Develop and prioritize the business cases for key product and service initiatives.

·Identify strategic business partner opportunities for the assigned product category.

·Organize and manage cross-functional initiatives to maintain current products within the assigned category.

·Manage pricing process for new and existing products.

·Assist with development of promotional strategies, sales programs, and product training.

·Support the company's participation in trade shows and other special events.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

·Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.

·Ten (10)+ years of experience in product management or related field, preferably in durable goods.

·Demonstrate business leadership abilities.

·Proven track record of leading teams directly and indirectly (through collaboration and persuasion) to achieve business growth.

·Demonstrate ability to identify consumer, customer, product, and industry trends and develop strategies to take advantage of market opportunities.

·Fundamental understanding of operational processes, financial planning, pricing, margins, costs, inventories, and financial statements.

·Fundamental understanding of how electro-mechanical products function from a technical perspective along with the benefits they provide to a consumer with the ability to explain this to audiences of all skill levels.

·Proven ability to drive growth through an understanding of the consumer and market along with the development and execution of strategic plans and initiatives.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

WR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.