Associate Product Manager

Description

Join Safeguard Medical – Where Purpose Meets Innovation

At Safeguard Medical, we’re not just shaping the future of emergency medicine—we’re saving lives. We combine deep expertise with world-class equipment to empower first responders to act confidently and effectively when every second counts.

Our mission is clear:
To equip and enable responders at every skill level to preserve life in any environment.

Our vision is bold:
To simplify emergency medicine so that all responders have the confidence and tools to intervene when it matters most.

Our purpose is powerful:
To bring together life-saving products and the knowledge of emergency medical skills that preserve life.

From category-leading medical devices to hyper-realistic SIMBODIES simulations, and a presence in key markets around the world, we’re building a global movement—one that gives first responders the tools they need to make a difference in the toughest conditions.

If you’re driven by impact, inspired by innovation, and ready to grow in a company that’s changing lives—this is your moment.

About the Role

We’re on the lookout for a passionate Associate Product Manager to join our team in Huntersville, NC. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. At Safeguard Medical, every role plays a part in our mission to preserve life and deliver excellence across the globe.

 What You’ll Be Doing in This Role

As an Associate Product Manager, you’ll be right at the heart of our mission to preserve life. 

The Product & Category Management team at Safeguard Medical is the connective tissue that links innovation, operations, and market delivery. Every member of the team contributes to advancing our mission: ensuring that professionals have the tools they need to respond when seconds count. 

The Associate Product Manager provides the operational backbone for Safeguard’s global category management teams. This role ensures data integrity, launch readiness, and cross-functional communication. It’s a foundational role designed for emerging leaders who want to build deep product and market knowledge while supporting mission-critical programs across the organization. 

Your key objectives:

· Maintain accuracy of all product and portfolio data. 

· Deliver timely and precise performance dashboards and insights. 

· Support launch execution, trade show preparation, and campaign operations. 

· Enable cross-functional communication and reporting cadence. 

Here’s what your day-to-day might look like:

· Manage SKU documentation, pricing, and portfolio data systems. 

· Support quarterly performance tracking and category KPI dashboards. 

· Coordinate launch readiness and asset creation with marketing. 

· Compile post-launch and trade show reports for ROI measurement. 

· Log and maintain all VOC data and product feedback in CRM. 

· Team up with colleagues across our global network to solve real-world challenges

· Drive quality, innovation, and service in everything you do—because lives depend on it

You won’t just be filling a role—you’ll be making a difference. Every decision, every action, every idea you bring to the table helps responders around the world save lives when it matters most.

Requirements

  Is This You?

We’re looking for someone who’s ready to jump in and make a difference. Could that be you?

• You thrive in a team and bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do
• You’re passionate about helping others and want to be part of something that truly matters in emergency medicine
• · Detail-driven and reliable under pressure. 
• · Able to build foundational knowledge across all product categories. 
• · Communicate clearly and proactively with all stakeholders. 
• · Seek learning opportunities to progress toward Category Manager role. 

· You possess the following:

• · Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field. 
• · 1–3 years of experience in product or marketing operations. 
• · Strong analytical and data organization skills. 
• · Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• · Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• · Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data tools. 
• · You may also have: 
• · Exposure to product management, marketing, or supply chain functions.
• · Familiarity with CRM systems (HubSpot, Salesforce) or BI tools (Power