Product Line Manager
DivIHN (pronounced “divine”) is a CMMI ML3-certified Technology and Talent solutions firm. Driven by a unique Purpose, Culture, and Value Delivery Model, we enable meaningful connections between talented professionals and forward-thinking organizations. Since our formation in 2002, organizations across commercial and public sectors have been trusting us to help build their teams with exceptional temporary and permanent talent. Visit us at https://divihn.com/find-a-job/ to learn more and view our open positions. Please apply or call one of us to learn more For further inquiries about this opportunity, please contact one of our Talent Specialists, Abdul, at (224) 507-1295 or Vijay Raj Jayachandran, at (630) 847-1776 . Title: Product Line Manager Duration: 12 Months Location: Corning, NY Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered. Travel: US and Asia for customer and contract manufacturing sites Description: Purpose of this position: You will be responsible for developing and executing a strategy that supports the achievement of sales and profitability targets for the Gorilla Glass business. This role will collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to enable sales of advanced applications for Gorilla Glass, including smart home devices, motorcycles, and non-display covers for consumer electronics. This includes engaging in decisions on defining what products to develop and offer, building value proposition and selling tools, assisting with forecasting, and serving as a key collaborator with the Gorilla Glass commercial, finance, manufacturing, quality, and engineering organizations for day-to-day operations. This is a high-impact, strategic role requiring a balance of technical understanding, commercial leadership, and cross-functional influence. Major responsibilities: Lead a cross-functional product team consisting of functional leads from Development, Product Engineering, Applications Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing and/or Sales Develop and execute a product line plan through collaboration with the product team Understand and manage the profit and loss of the product line Develop and articulate value propositions that improve margins for Client's products and enable new/enhanced selling opportunities with customers Work with Program Management to develop and launch new products Develop the product roadmap and manage the product line through the stages of innovation, from product concept through commercialization and life-cycle management Support the development of product pricing strategies Understand downstream market requirements and assess competitive threats and implications for the product line Address new product/special requests by developing a business case (including PandL and balance sheet implications) to determine the feasibility and pricing requirements Work with Manufacturing and Sales to identify opportunities to reduce complexity and cost reduction in the manufacturing process both at Client plant(s) and the customer site, as appropriate. Manage the obsolescence process, as necessary, to extract maximum value through the end of the product lifecycle Provide and maintain necessary sales tools such as positioning statement, value proposition presentation, and other sales tools to customer-facing organizations to ensure effective deployment of product line strategies Work with legal and sales teams to define contractual terms and participate in the approvals of the supply agreement process Work with marketing communications to support development of external communications, including product collateral, tradeshow and conference materials, press releases, public relations, web communications and social media Required Skills: Strong business acumen Strong analytical skills with able to turn quantitative analysis into meaningful business insights Demonstrated ability to interface and work in teams with people across functional and geographic boundaries Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to manage business relationships using combination of data driven analysis, strategic thinking, networking, and strong interpersonal skills Ability to work independently, efficiently, and effectively in a fast-paced working environment supporting the Mobile Consumer Electronics industry Ability to handle stressful environment Well-organized, process-oriented with systematic approach to problem solving Self-starter, capable of fully owning a complex strategy project with limited supervision Leadership presence and credibility within the organization Demonstrated self-confidence, ability to effectively communicate and influence senior management Potential to grow into commercial leadership roles Education / Experience: Bachelor of Science (4 year) degree or business (4 year) degree with analytical background and strong potential for technical learning. Minimum of 3 years work experience product line management, marketing, manufacturing, or engineering in an engineering based and customer-focused environment. Demonstrated track record of managing projects and leading multi-functional teams Desired: MBA or equivalent demonstrated experience (i.e., extensive experience in business) Financial analysis and accounting experience Travel Requirements: Up to 20% of time both within US and internationally visits to customers and manufacturing sites. About us: DivIHN , the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration. DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
