Senior Product Manager

Humanetics Safety is the pioneer of safety systems used across the automotive, aerospace, defense and transport sectors. It is the market leader in the design and manufacture of the iconic crash test dummies, the world most biofidelic anthropomorphic test devices, and a leader in Active Safety test solutions, crash test equipment and calibration platforms that are used to ensure humans are protected at moments of need. Our hardware devices have exact match digital twins and integrated software platforms that provide customers with powerful solutions to maximize the productivity of their crash test programs. Protecting humans in a world in perpetual motion.

This will be an onsite role in Farmington Hills, MI or remote in Canada.

Role Purpose:

Lead customer-driven innovation by identifying and addressing customer needs, aligning with our vision of enhancing occupant safety and comfort. Collaborate across Humanetics to deliver cutting-edge safety testing solutions for our customers.

About Humanetics:

At Humanetics, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on offering groundbreaking products that ensure occupant safety and comfort within the automotive industry. We are expanding our offerings and seek a dynamic Senior Product Manager to join our diverse and inclusive team. Here, bold ideas are welcomed, and you are empowered to bring them to life.

Your Impact:

As a vital member of our team, you will design product requirements and strategies that directly address customer needs. You will validate ideas with target customers from conception through the entire product lifecycle, ensuring continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to define and deliver strategic plans for various technical and business initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

We seek a market-savvy professional with a knack for identifying market gaps and a passion for innovation. You should be a strategic thinker capable of guiding cross-functional teams in creating products that elevate the customer experience and expand market share.

Objectives of this Role:

• Spearhead the product and business planning processes for cross-functional teams.
• Conduct in-depth analyses of customer needs, market trends, and potential partnerships.
• Evaluate competitor offerings to identify differentiation opportunities.
• Develop and manage production timelines across departments.
• Strategize go-to-market plans for new product ideas.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of the product lifecycle, including market research, competitor analysis, and product launches.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for engineering teams.
• Create comprehensive product strategy documents outlining business cases, use cases, technical requirements, and ROI.
• Utilize market data to shape sales strategies and marketing communications.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, marketing, and sales teams to ensure successful product development and release.
• Develop distinctive product positioning and messaging for key market segments.

Travel:
Up to 20% travel, including international.

Customer Focus:
This high-visibility role significantly impacts our software COE's productivity and other software teams. You will interact with employees at all levels, vendors, division management, consultants, and other industry professionals.

• Work Ethic:
  Self-directed, high-energy, and capable of owning features and sub-systems.
• Adaptability:
  Thrives in changing environments, manages competing demands, and adapts to new situations.
• Problem Solving:
  Skillfully identifies and resolves problems, develops innovative solutions, and collaborates effectively.
• Innovation:
  Demonstrates original thinking, meets challenges with resourcefulness, and presents ideas compellingly.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 5 -8 years of experience in product management.
• Proven track record in managing the product development lifecycle.
• Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience in crafting effective product marketing strategies.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Background in software and web development.
• Proven success as a product developer in a non-managerial role.

Humanetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer