Sr Product Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains confidentiality of CDS Global and its clients’ proprietary information.
• Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify solutions
• Responsible for all Product Management activities, including product planning and marketing, and managing the product throughout the product lifecycle.
• Responsible for all Product Management activities, including product planning and marketing, and managing the product throughout the product lifecycle.
• Writes and delivers Marketing, Product, Customer and Technical Requirements documents with prioritized features and corresponding justification.
• Responsible for establishing realistic time frames which will likely include making feature, schedule, and cost tradeoffs as needed.
• Conducts market research and analyzes findings, including: Market Analysis, Business Case and Profit & Loss (P&L) Investigation, Customer and Market Research, Competitive Analysis, and technology trends.
• Responsible for the Return on Investment (ROI), Profit & Loss (P&L) and success of products from concept to launch through sunset, including incremental enhancements.
• Recommends pricing to meet revenue and profitability goals.
• Prepares and communicates budgets, revenue forecast and projections.
• Develops core positioning and messaging for the product, including points of differentiation.
• Assists with the development of sales enablement tools and training. 
• Collaborates and coordinates with sales, marketing, IT and support staff to support product development and management and to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.
• Works with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities.
• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of the CDS Global business units, the fulfillment industry and competitors.
• Travels as required.
• Interacts in a cooperative and professional manner, with all levels of employees, vendors and/or clients, in team environment.
• Organizes tasks and resources to complete work and meet deadlines according to established departmental procedures.
• Follows CDS Global ergonomic and safety policies.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes additional responsibilities as requested (or required).

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND/OR CERTIFICATION/LICENSING 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Computer Science, or four-year related degree. MBA preferred. Equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirement.
• Seven or more years of progressively complex experience in Product Marketing or Product Management.
• Strong successful experience related to assigned product(s) including experience with high volume order transactions and multiple media for order capture – web, handheld devices, etc.
• Experience in requirements development and ownership, Product Lifecycle Management and Brand management. 
• Experience in creating, maintaining and communication Product Road Maps.
• Demonstrated success defining, launching and growing excellent products in new and established markets.
• Excellent teamwork and negotiation skills with proven success in influencing cross-functional teams. 
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Excellent presentation skills.
• Successful experience prioritizing and completing long and short-term projects.
• Strong convictions to withstand pressure from numerous opinionated stakeholders.
• Excellent PC knowledge and skills.
• Excellent analysis skills and experience encompassing the identification and resolution of technical solutions to complex business and technical situations.
• Experience making business decisions requiring discretion, judgment and initiative.
• Experience providing consultation of complex technical and management principles to both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Complex math skills.
• Experience working in a changing environment.

What you can expect when you join CDS Global:

• Grade Pay Range: $89,336.00 - $120,619.20.  Starting salary is dependent on candidate qualifications and experience. 
• Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in the company’s bonus program beginning in 2026.
• Full time benefit eligible employees reimbursement up to $750 per month for qualified expenses relating to Child and Dependent Care
• Our competitive benefit packages include two options for our Medical Health Plans: High Deductible and Traditional.  We also offer comprehensive Dental and Vision plans. 
• In addition,