Product Manager

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Product Manager defines and manages AE’s optical temperature pyrometers designed for use in industrial applications, including customers in the glass, metals, and advanced materials markets. Responsible for all aspects of the product life cycle, including product definition, customer/market requirements analysis, and portfolio management. Assists in annual business planning, product marketing strategies, and demand forecasting. Interacts with many functions across AE, including sales, engineering, corporate marketing, customer service, and planning.

Drives strong customer engagement, with the ability to proactively find solutions for complex problems and manage their implementation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages life cycles of AE optical temperature measurement pyrometers from initial concept to development, launch, production ramp and end-of-life (EOL) planning.
• Participates in new product introduction (NPI) programs;
  Guides development and manages tradeoffs of specifications and schedules for new products and/or services.
• Assesses viability of product concepts and customization requests to meet worldwide market, financial, and technology goals.
• Monitors global market trends for new opportunities and refines understanding of user needs in AE target markets through research and customer visits.
• Defines product plans, including critical features, price targets, profit, return on investment (ROI), competitive strength, and value delivery.
• Reports to senior management on the financial performance of product lines.
• Manages engineering priorities for assigned product lines assuring alignment of engineering efforts with business goals and customer requirements.
• Interfaces with Global Sales, Research and Development, Engineering, Worldwide Customer Support, Operations, Corporate Marketing, Quality, and other partners to ensure new offerings meet technical specifications, cost targets, delivery commitments, and achieve customer adoption.
• As needed, coordinates with external partners, Business Development, alternative channels, and third-party integrators.
• With Corporate Marketing, drives naming, positioning, literature, collateral, web content, and launch activities.
• Uses market research and competitive analysis as needed in these activities to maximize AE global market advantage.
• Defines and implements sustaining and EOL strategies for mature or declining products.
• Assists with annual business planning, marketing tools, and infrastructure as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position is in Fort Collins, Colorado
• Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment
• Travel, both domestic and international (up to 20%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication skills – face-to-face, in writing, by phone, in groups, and in one-on-one settings.
• Superior organizational, planning, and coordination skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.
• Financial analysis capability.
• Business saavy, excellent self control, superoir conflict management skills, and effective negotiation skills.
• Ability to structure market research and competitive analysis.
• Ability to quickly and thoroughly follow up on commitments.
• Strong team player.
• Creative problem solving skills – both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong computer literacy with ability to use Windows, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Energy and ability to motivate others.

EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

• 8+ years’ experience in product management or related marketing position.
• Knowledge of optical temperature measurement pyrometery or similar…