Sr. Portfolio Manager

Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to decarbonize the grid and helped to avoid around 9 million tons of CO2 in FY 2023. With sales of USD 2.0 billion in FY 2023, Landis+Gyr employs around 6,900 talented people across five continents. 

For more than a century, we've been pioneers in energy innovation, and we continue to lead the way toward a more sustainable and efficient energy landscape. 

Join us at Landis+Gyr, where we manage energy better! 

 

Job Summary

 

The Sr. Portfolio Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Landis+Gyr’s Portfolio Planning including managing the investment planning process, competitive analysis, and market survey activities. This requires a deep understanding of the technical solutions and products, market dynamics and customers, understanding of the strategies that increase revenue and profitability of the overall solution. This position will ensure that projects align to the budget and the overall product strategies. The Sr. Portfolio Manager will drive cross-departmental execution against business goals. This role will require close working collaboration with Project Management, Engineering, Deployment, and Sales and Marketing. 

 

 

 

Key Responsibilities:
•    Manage the Americas region’s involvement in the corporate strategic product planning activities 
•    Engages with customers to understand their current and future needs and ability/willingness to pay to address them.

•    Follows developments and trends in the market place and monitors competitive Intelligence.

•    Fashions tactical product plans and multi-year roadmaps to keep Landis+Gyr at the forefront of the market
•    Support annual Market Survey initiatives for the America’s Region 
•    Manage the creation and maintenance of the Landis+Gyr Investment Plan 
•    Provide key product inputs into the annual Mid-Term Business planning activities  
•    Lead efforts to develop and maintain competitive market data for all aspects of the Portfolio 
•    Investigate/recommend more efficient processes for to reduce project costs and durations and implement new processes to support the split of the product management strategy and operations functions. 
•    Provide daily support and guidance on use of New Product Introduction process, with a focus on practical and efficient use.  
•    Engage with finance for frequent reporting that provides product/solution with meaningful intelligence to manage and track projects
•    Coordinate prioritization including initial budgetary cycle and then ongoing prioritization needs.  
•    Identify areas for improvement in template and process, and lead necessary changes 
•    Supports and adheres to Company’s core values. 
•    Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required. 
•    Supports and adheres to Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy. 
•    Represents Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both internal and external customers.

 

 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•    Strong understanding of Product Management, Product Development and Budgeting Processes 
•    Exceptional presentation skills 
•    Strong Financial background preferred 
•    Excellent relationship building skills 
•    Self-Starter, Ability to Work Independently or on a team 
•    Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint 
•    Ability to communicate openly, honestly, and constructively while treating employees and customers with dignity, respect and courtesy.  
•    Must have strong analytical skills and the ability to think strategically 
•    Ability to develop and deliver technical presentations  
•    Excellent listening skills and ability to understand information and ideas presented through spoken words  
•    Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing 
•    Must have proficient multitasking, organizational and time management skills

 

 

 

Accountabilities:
•    Successful background and track record with managing hardware and software projects 
•    Ability