Senior Product Manager

at  Humanetics Group Humanetics

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.

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.
• Bachelor’s degree in product design or engineering.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background in software and web development.
• Proven success as a product developer in a non-managerial role.
  At Humanetics, privacy and information security is a critical feature of our corporate culture and is the responsibility of all employees.
  Humanetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employe

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.

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.