Sr 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! 

Job Summary

 

As a Sr. Product Manager at Landis+ Gyr, this individual will be responsible for managing the lifecycle of their assigned products. Example lifecycle activities Include authoring Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), prioritization of sustainment activities, manage Investment Plan and New Product Introduction (NPI) process for assigned products. This individual will work closely with our clients 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. This role will require close working collaboration with Project Management, Engineering, Deployment, Sales and Marketing, and Global teams. 

 

 

Key Responsibilities

•    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
•     Manage the complete product lifecycle of the assigned products 
•    Drives and contributes to Landis+Gyr’s New Product Introduction (NPI) process.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 
 -    Interprets customer requirements and translates to clear product requirements and use cases in PRDs/Azure Dev Ops 
 -    Supports R&D feasibility/traceability reviews 
 -    Develops complex business cases 
 -    Works with Technical Training and documentation to develop Product Documentation and Training 
 -    Works in partnership with Project Management Organization (PMO) to manage investment, product cost and timeline/time-to-market expectations 
 -    Presents to Executive Project Governance Boards for stage gate reviews and Change Controls  
•    Manages assigned product dependencies and interrelationships to deliver a complete customer solution (hardware/software) rather than just a “Product”  
•    Independently manages strategic partnerships where appropriate 
•    Understands market research for addressing market and/or business needs for a product, including awareness of market trends and direction. 
•    Serves as 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 
•    Manages sustainment of existing product offerings 

 

 

Company Values

•    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.   
•    Proven critical thinking and analytical skills 
•    Deep understanding of marketing concepts/market research 
•    Proven ability to facilitate groups and/or teams 
•    Effective written and verbal communication skills, including experience in public speaking