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Sr. Product Manager, Access Boxes (Woodland Hills (US-WDH), US) @ NORMA Group Holding GmbH

Woodland Hills (US-WDH), USOnsiteFull-time
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<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:890.0px"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img src="https://www.normagroup.com/norma.nsf/res/nds-tlc-job-posting-header.jpg/$file/nds-tlc-job-posting-header.jpg"> <p> </p> <p>As part of an international mid-sized corporation with ambitious growth plans, an innovative mindset and high customer focus, NDS is looking for highly motivated and team-oriented individuals with eagerness to join our journey from good to great.</p> <p> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Purpose</span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>: Overall responsibility for the profitable growth of NDS’ Access Box business, including product line management, new product development &amp; innovation, marketing &amp; sales activities, and driving efficient operations. </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Responsibilities</span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Lead NDS Product Management for Access Boxes (Valve Boxes, Meter Boxes) </span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Subject matter expert both technically and relative to the market for underground/ grade-level plastic enclosures to house water/irrigation, utility metering, and communication devices </span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Define the product vision, strategy, and road map</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Develop and implement plans for aggressive profitable growth</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Develop and lead organization to deliver on 3-5 year strategic plan </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Design marketing and incentive programs to introduce new products, build brand awareness and create a strong preference for NDS products with end users, irrigation designers and engineers, distributors, professional contractors, public agencies, and municipalities</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Plan and execute product line positioning, messaging, and outbound communications to ensure a clear, compelling, and consistent message to internal and external stakeholders</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Recommend pricing and packaging based on competitive positioning, functionality, and customer value</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Assist the field organization with training and support the sales force in positioning the product</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Work with marketing department to develop materials to promote products to specifiers and customers</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Monitor changing technologies, market conditions, business opportunities and competitors</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Manage critical market analysis relative to new product market potential and positioning. Conduct research and analyze the market to quantify business opportunities and build a business case for NDS Access Boxes</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Plan, manage, and execute product launches, working closely with Sales, Marketing, PDE, and other relevant teams</span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Education &amp; Experience</span></span></b></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Bachelor&apos;s degree in business, engineering, marketing or equivalent education</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>5+ years experience in product management, product marketing, business management</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Industry experience in the market for access boxes/plastic enclosures is a plus</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Demonstrated success meeting business goals and profitably growing sales</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Experience collaborating cross-functionally with business leaders to create alignment and support</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Strong project management, organizational and presentation skills</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Effective interpersonal and written communication skills</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize, independently manage several projects simultaneously and operate under tight deadlines</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Ability to travel</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Attributes</span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Results/Business impact focused</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Strong alignment with NDS Guiding Principles, NDS Brand Promise, and NDS 10 Guides of Innovation and Risk Taking</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Creative and innovative</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Strong analytical skills/data driven</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Strong business acumen</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Persistent </span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Outgoing</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Strong leader</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Excellent problem-solving skills</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Adaptable and flexible</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Disciplined</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Strong understanding of changing market dynamics</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Ability to inspire a team</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Able to think “outside the box”</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Team player</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Embraces coaching and feedback for both professional success and growth</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <table style="width:890.0px" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:890.0px" colspan="2"> <p>NDS, a proud member of NORMA Group, is a market leader for solutions in Storm Water Management, Efficient Landscape Irrigation, and Flow Management for residential and commercial markets. Enjoy Speed. Adapt Fast. Don’t’ hesitate – take action, apply today and join our team!</p> <p> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:445.0px"> </td> <td style="width:445.0px"> <p style="text-align:right"> </p> <p style="text-align:right"><span style="color:#0066cc"><a href="http://www.ndspro.com/careers">www.ndspro.com/careers</a></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><img src="https://www.normagroup.com/norma.nsf/res/nds-tlc-job-posting-footer.jpg/$file/nds-tlc-job-posting-footer.jpg"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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