Product Lead Director

Clever Devices - Woodbury, NY

Full-time - Senior

Woodbury, NY

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Product Lead Director at Clever Devices is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing product planning and strategy, ensuring that product development aligns with the company's overall goals. This position involves managing a team of Product Managers and Product Specialists, guiding them through the product lifecycle, and collaborating with Sales and Marketing to meet revenue and customer satisfaction targets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Product Managers and Product Specialists conduct all product lifecycle activities including gathering product requirements, defining product vision, and working with Engineering to release quality products, on-time.
• Work with Sales and Marketing to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.
• Oversee definition of product strategy and roadmap delivered by the Product Managers and Product Specialists.
• Oversee Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) with prioritized features and corresponding justification.
• Serve as an expert with regards to competition.
• Perform product demonstrations with Sales as required.
• Oversee establishment of pricing as well as revenue and profitability forecasts.
• Oversee development of Sales tools and collateral materials.
• Champion product opportunities within the company.
• Recommend product enhancements and provide overall projected budget for such.
• Brief and train sales force and Project Managers.
• Brief press and analysts in conjunction with Marketing for the purpose of press tours.
• Serve as leader and product expert within the company.
• Work with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities.
• Be responsible for productivity of Product Managers and Product Specialists.
• Manage, develop and retain staff.

Requirements

• 15+ years Product Manager experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize
• 5+ years development experience in a technology environment
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong budgeting and cost/profitability forecasting skills
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a complete manner
• Strong computer skills including MS Office, Excel, Power Point, Outlook as well as ability to learn new software programs such as Axapta
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technology related discipline, or equivalent experience required.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Wellness and family support programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Paid leave programs
• Education-related programs
• Paid holidays and time off