Product Manager - New Products
Company: GILLIG
Location: Livermore
Posted on: June 20, 2022
Job Description:
GILLIG LLC is the largest and most dependable manufacturer of
Heavy-Duty Transit Buses in North America. Our customers are in all
50 states, and include cities, counties, transit districts,
universities and major private fleet operators. We are
headquartered in Livermore, CA.GILLIG offers an excellent
compensation and benefits package including 100% company-paid
premiums for medical, dental and vision for employees and their
families. Other benefits include a unique 401k profit-sharing
plan.Job SummaryIn order to deliver on our mission to design, build
and support the safest and most reliable buses in the industry,
GILLIG takes a thoughtful, research-based approach to developing
our strategic product portfolio roadmap. We partner with our
customers and our suppliers to understand customer requirements,
market trends, product capabilities, technology trends and
strategic opportunities. Leveraging this insight, we design and
build market leading products in our world-class manufacturing
facilities in Livermore, CA.The Product Manager - New Products is
responsible for developing a deep understanding of the internal and
customer requirements, competitive forces, supplier capabilities
and the overall strategic positioning of GILLIG's Product Portfolio
and analyzing and using that information to facilitate strategic
decision making.This individual will report to the Vice President,
Product Planning & Strategy and will work collaboratively and
closely with the company's leadership teamKey Responsibilities
- Own the development of product roadmaps for major systems and
services within GILLIG's portfolio, including, but not limited to
advanced driver assistance systems, vehicle automation, telematics
and prognostics, body electronics and advanced diagnostics
- Develop a robust analysis of supplier and competitor
capabilities, roadmaps and limitations within portfolio and serve
as GILLIG's in-house expert on all such information
- Utilize macro, market or technology trends as inputs into
product plans
- Establish a deep understanding of customer requirements and
value positions
- Collaborate with GILLIG leadership and subject matter experts
to gain deep understanding of requirements and value positions
- Identify and develop business case for new product development
opportunities within product portfolio, including the development
of cost, demand and return on investment analyses
- Support development of product marketing materials and
competitor claim rebuttals
- Develop value proposition for new products and articulate
appropriate position within the business
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key current
and potential future suppliers
- Lead negotiations of term sheets and supply agreements with key
strategic suppliers
- Drive cross-functional alignment to the product
planQualifications
- BS in Business or Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 6+ years in Product Management, Automotive Engineering,
Strategic Planning or other relevant experience required
- Ability to analyze highly detailed, technical product
information and distill salient comparisons in clear and concise,
executive level presentations
- Exceptional organizational, planning, and project management
skills
- Attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability both
to deliver on tight deadlines and firmly steer long-term
projects
- Proven technical, quantitative and critical-thinking skills,
high level of independent judgment, initiative and creativity to
identify and clearly communicate key performance drivers to senior
management
- Hands-on experience using strategic and tactical
decision-making tools and methods such as Analytic hierarchy
process, Pugh analysis, Kano, Ansoff, X-Matrix, etc.
- Experience leading cross-functional stakeholders in organized,
technology- and product-focused data gathering, analysis and
selection processes.
- Ability to build and right-size processes and methods in a very
dynamic technology field with a very dynamic set of customer
needs.
- Background in Automotive, Aerospace, or Construction/Commercial
Equipment preferred
- Experience within advanced technology and R&D environments
preferred
- Demonstrated effective written, interpersonal and oral
communication skills We are interested in every qualified candidate
who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not
able to sponsor work visas now or in the futureWORKING CONDITIONS
- Onsite position in Livermore, CA
- Scheduled start time between 6:00-7:00 (negotiable)
- Domestic travel to meet with customer or suppliers and attend
industry conferences may be required About UsAfter 130 years,
GILLIG holds strong to its family values and focus on its employees
and customers. Our motivated and dedicated employees have a passion
for quality and customer satisfaction.We are committed to building
buses that connect communities, eliminate congestion, and
contribute to a greener environment.Our Company pride is
exemplified by the thoughtful design and quality craftsmanship
present in every GILLIG bus. GILLIG's steadfast focus on quality
and unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service sets us
apart from our competition.In compliance with the Drug-Free
Workplace Act of 1988, GILLIG has a longstanding commitment to
provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment
consistent with the standards in which the company operates. Drug
abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of GILLIG employees
and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities.For
these reasons, GILLIG is committed to the elimination of drug and
alcohol use and abuse in the workplace. All applicants must pass a
drug test before beginning work.GILLIG is an equal employment
opportunity and affirmative action employer.#ZR
Keywords: GILLIG, Livermore , Product Manager - New Products, Executive , Livermore, California
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