Product Portfolio Manager I

Org Marketing Statement

PARKER CHOMERICS is a global leader of engineered material solutions for EMI shielding and thermal management of electronic devices. Headquartered in Woburn, MA, we are a leading division of Parker Hannifin, a global Fortune 250 company. Our sales, applications engineering, and manufacturing teams enable our global customers to provide cutting edge electronics for many markets. Our products empower the next generation of 5G telecommunications gear, autonomous vehicles, and advanced defense technologies.

Our dynamic workplace challenges our team to think differently and be thought leaders in the industry. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our employees by establishing an inclusive, caring, and friendly work environment. We encourage the continued education and skill development of our teams and offer advancement opportunities at a global division. If you're looking for a fast paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of technology Parker Chomerics is for you.

Position Summary

The Product Portfolio Manager leads comprehensive product strategy from concept through the full product lifecycle for the thermal product line, managing both a product portfolio and the team responsible for its success. This role defines the thermal product vision and strategy, owns the product roadmap, identifies and validates customer and user needs, and works cross-functionally to deliver best-in-class products that support business objectives.

This position balances customer needs, data-driven decision-making, and strong execution to drive product adoption, engagement, sales growth, margin expansion, and overall portfolio performance. The position maintains a primary reporting relationship to the Division Sales and Marketing Manager to ensure alignment with product line, division, and overall business strategies.

Responsibilities

* Manage team of thermal product line managers to drive growth and manage product portfolio.
* Conceptualize new products for development in the New Product Commercialization.
* Develop product roadmaps detailing future products.
* Work closely with marketing team to develop market knowledge for strategies.
* Proactively identify new opportunities in which existing products or services can be utilized.
* Develop business models for the technologies which include projected sales, potential market penetration, gross margins, risk analysis, and business feasibility.
* Participate in technical seminars (Tech Days), product training and exhibitions.
* Manage large customer projects to ensure execution.
* Identify new partners to further Chomerics growth strategy.
* Identification and launch of Innovative Product opportunities.
* Conducts and documents competitive research, paradigm shifting technologies, new market trends and customer requirements for electronics.
* Initiate new product and technology benchmarking activities which include testing, component analysis, cost analysis, design comparisons, market channel analysis, risk analysis, etc.
* Produce marketing analysis and reports / presentations to division and group management as needed.
* Participate in and propose Kaizen events to drive cost, leadtime, quality, and new capabilities through to completion.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 4-year college degree in marketing, business, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum eight (8) years' experience in marketing, sales, or product management.
• PC skills a must
• Must be able to travel by car overnight up to 25% of time; or as required.
• Must be able to travel by plane as required
• Must be a US Citizen or have US Permanent Resident Status
  

Skills:

• Proactive and positive attitude with a will to succeed, with the ability to communicate and articulate complex subject matter effectively and enthuse others within the organization to help realize your growth potential.

• Ability to develop solutions to customer problems and translate the solutions into business development strategies and products.

• Must be able to collaborate and build positive relationships with customers, direct reports, and cross-functionally inside/outside of the organization.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

• Must have strategic skills to help the commercial team steer the business as we make critical choices and build new capabilities

• An analytical and data-driven thinker, who can quickly analyze sales-related data i.e. quotes, forecasts, sales funnels etc.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $120500 to $210950 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.