Product Manager

Job Req ID: 23723

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute in-depth research about customer applications and provide feedback to engineering teams on how to optimize products

• Manage products through their entire lifecycle until product EOL

• Create product roadmaps and develop strategies for successful product deployments based on deep understanding of customer requirements

• Coordinate operational activities from product kick-off to product launch; Ensure TTM launches with strong project management skills

• Drive product quality improvement during design and manufacturing stages

• Create positioning statements, marketing and sales training materials, product specifications

• Present training materials to internal sales force as well as externally

• Travel periodically to visit customers and attend trade shows

• Conduct competitive analysis and develop ecosystem with partners in the industry

• Drive technical issues to closure by arranging resources and engaging with other engineering teams to duplicate and debug

• Serve as third level technical support and provide pre/post-sales support

• Manage critical support situations

Qualifications:

• BS in EE preferred

• 5+ years of engineering experience preferred

• Linux expertise a plus

• Excellent knowledge of server systems, PC systems, and computer peripherals is required

• Strong initiative and ability to work in a self-directed environment

• Effective organization and planning skills

• Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional organizations

• Creative thinker, to develop new strategies and solutions

• Ability to lead extended teams and meet deadlines

• Strong understanding of market trends and customer needs

• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem solving skills

• Solid communications skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time