OVERVIEW Highly motivated and collaborative Product Manager with the ability and experience to plan, develop and implement sales, marketing and product development plans for the software products assignedA leader with the ability to be recognized as a trusted advisor on identifying latest market trends and customer challenges to drive the products long term visionAn accomplished networker who builds long-lasting relations with value chain players, from end users, to consultants, system integrators, operators, engineering procurement and construction firms, system integrators and distributors, including internal company stakeholders, and is regarded by the industry as a domain expert in his/her fieldAn authentic leader who with high personal energy and effective communication can gather and prioritize product and customer requirements, define the product vision, and work closely with sales, marketing, R&D and customer support teams to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are metIs a respectful challenger who brings thought provoking insights and expertise to the customer and internal teamsRESPONSIBILITIES The Product Manager is responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the Product Lifecycle, from gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, to defining the product short term, mid- and long-term vision, and working closely with internal Schneider Electric teams, such as WWW Segment organization, Sales and Account Management in regional / country operations, Global Marketing, Global Supply Chain and IA Business unit teams such as IIOT Solutions, Digital Factory and AVEVA, to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Product Manager also ensures that the product supports the company's overall strategy and goals. The Product Manager will carry the following responsibilities: Identification of market, pricing, and margin strategies for specific software products to establish or distinguish product placement within the competitive arenaProduct planning, roadmap evolution, competitive analysis, pricing, sales tools, and sales/channel support. He / She will be responsible for the products' financial lifecycle, driving the products forward and being accountable of the product sales, profitability and return of investmentEstablish product value, usability and feasibility and presenting these authoritatively to stakeholdersSetting the product technology strategy to ensure the constituent modules make a coherent product, and that product is industrialized and ready to be sold through partners around the world, with the required documentationProviding the necessary inputs to R&D team needed to allow them to build the required functionality to help ensure product successEnsuring the products deliver valuable and usable functionality to users and customer stakeholders as well as to the businessIdentifying opportunities for new modules (or in new markets) from a business, functional and technical perspectiveWork with marketing to plan, develop, and implement sales tools in support of the product business and marketing planEvaluate/monitor existing/potential competitive products and develop strategies to win more market share. Create competitive positioning strategy for sales enablementEXTERNAL INTERACTIONS End usersDistributorsSystem integratorsEngineering, Procurement and Construction firmsOperatorsO&M companiesOEMEngineering and consulting firmsIT consultantsINTERNAL INTERACTIONS Multiple, mainly other Product Managers, Customer Services teams (which include Customer Support, Professional Services, Training and Partner Certification), WWW Segment (Solution Architects, Business Development Managers, Regional and Country Segment leaders, Strategic Account Executives), Country Operations (Sales managers, Account Managers, IA VPs), Country execution and Process Automation organization (Tendering Managers, Execution and Delivery), R&D teams (including Product Development Managers, Product Owners, Architects, Development Leaders, etc), Finance and HR REQUIRED SKILLS The Product Manager role is a key strategic role in Schneider Electric IIOT Solutions team, as this person will drive the product roadmap and ensure product success. In this leadership role, to be considered the candidate must meet the following criteria: Extensive experience and knowledge of digital solutions, software technologies, engineered solutions, and services into the water cycle management industryAt least 10 years' successful experience in product management, strategy, business management, product development in the software industry Demonstrated ability to engage with C-Level executives and to engage on digital solutionsStrategic vision combined with a robust execution capability to drive resultsFoster collaboration to lead team and networkingAbility to proactively engage in innovation discussions with customers and value chain players to drive innovationProven relevant experience as a thought leader in the industryYour familiarity with the processes, pain points, constraints and opportunities of the assigned market, and the ability of discovering solutions to customer challenges that may not yet existExisting relationships with both C-Level and Operational leadership in the water and wastewater industry Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, complemented by stakeholder management skillsOther languages are a plus Let us learn about you! Apply today. Why us? Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive. €25.7bn global revenue 137 000+ employees in 100+ countries 45% of revenue from IoT 5% of revenue devoted for R&D You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled It is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.
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