Associate Product 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! 

 

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.
As the Associate Product Manager, this individual will be responsible for assisting Product Managers in managing the lifecycle and product strategy for the intelligent grid sensor portfolio. This will include supporting the creation of Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), prioritization and coordination of sustainment activities, and managing product configuration documents.  

 

 

Key Responsibilities

•    Contributes to Landis+Gyr’s New Product Introduction (NPI) process.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 
o    Interprets customer requirements and translates to clear product requirements and use cases in PRDs 
o    Supports R&D feasibility/traceability reviews 
o    Works with Technical Training to develop Product Documentation and Training 
o    Works in partnership with Project Management Organization (PMO) to manage cost and timeline expectations
•    Understands market research for addressing market and/or business needs for a product, including awareness of market trends and direction. 
•    Assists Subject Matter Expert for assigned products  
•    Develops customer communications (e.g. Customer Information Letters, Product Updates, Release Notes) 
•    Ensures all parts of the organization are properly educated on product feature/functionality 
•    Contributes to business reviews and planning sessions 
•    Supports Landis+Gyr’s quality processes 
•    Presents at industry events, internal sales meetings, Landis+Gyr’s Exchange, and customer specific meetings 
•    Owns the management of sustainment of existing product offerings 
•    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

 

•    Thorough understanding of business fundamentals – roles of various departments in the organization: marketing, sales, economics, manufacturing, business management, engineering.   
•    Understanding of Internet of Things (IoT) and electrical sensing concepts 
•    Basic knowledge of existing and emerging networking technologies
•    Proven critical thinking and analytical skills 
•    Deep understanding of marketing concepts/market research 
Superior computer skills including Microsoft Office applications for word processing, spreadsheets and presentations

 

Accountabilities

•    Work closely with our customers and must demonstrate distinct functional and professional knowledge to ensure that the work products and deliverables are of the highest caliber to guarantee customer satisfaction.  
•    Work alongside cross functional teams to develop and execute the overall strategy for assigned products
•    Works on assigned product dependencies and interrelationships to deliver a complete customer solution (hardware/software) rather than just a “Product”  
•    Collaboration with R&D, Deployment, Sales and Marketing, and Supply Chain teams. 
•    Effective written and verbal communication skills, including experience in public speaking 
•    Organizational skills including prioritization, project management and resource deployment 
•    Ability to influence individuals and organizations not under a direct reporting relationship

 

 

Education and Experience

•    Bachelor’s Degree;