Senior Product Director, Access Control
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Location: Charlotte, NC 28269
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Senior Product Director, Access Control
Charlotte, NC
Position Description:
The Senior Product Director, Access Control will be responsible for the commercial growth, innovation and success of InVue's strategic Access Control product portfolio. InVue's Access Control products, such as LIVE Locks, Smart Locks, the OneKEY and affiliated software applications such as LIVE Access and MKey allow retailers to reduce friction within their stores, seamlessly facilitating access to merchandise for consumers and associates while protecting goods from unauthorized entry. InVue's Access Control connected solutions offer retailers the ability to understand who accessed what, when and where throughout their estate real-time.
Reporting to the VP/GM of Retail, the Senior Product Director will collaborate with key customers, InVue's sales team, regional product marketing managers, engineering, and innovation teams to create and manage product roadmaps, develop new products and business plans, and lead the commercialization of these products. In addition, the senior product director will support the continued success of existing portfolio products.
This hands-on leadership and product management role requires product marketing, innovation, business development, and channel strategy skillset. In addition, the successful candidate will be a key business champion for access control. They will interface with industry thought leaders, customers and strategic partners. She/He will also work closely with ELT, and department leaders in marketing, engineering and sales to ensure the products' value propositions are clear and correctly presented to the market.
Responsibilities:
Embrace the leadership role of "Product Champion" for InVue's Access Control product portfolio
Manage the entire product line and team from strategic planning to tactical activities
Create and articulate a vision for the Access Control product portfolio
Be the InVue expert on the lock industry and how it applies to many verticals including retail, commercial, and office segments
Develop and execute winning product strategies for the categories as measured by share gain, market position, and revenue growth and profitability
Drive cradle to execution of the product life cycle for all Smart Lock & IR products-taking products from strategy and concept, through the development process and product launch, to a successful ramp and sustained commercial success
Lead Access Control product management team
Define product positioning and key product messaging for Access Control products, including the industry standard OneKEY
Partner with Marketing on the development of product launch activities, data sheets, and outbound marketing materials
Approach Product Management from a global perspective, taking into consideration regional market and technical requirements
Work with external third parties to assess business development opportunities and expand the InVue Smart Lock business beyond the Retail sector
Energize and educate customers, partners, and sales team about the Access Control category
Engage and train direct and indirect global sales channels on new products and category growth initiatives
Collaborate with counterparts at other Assa Abloy businesses to leverage product, development and customer synergies.
Work with sales teams to build key relationships within the top retailers to ensure that we are in the forefront
Evaluate M&A targets for access control category
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in product marketing, innovation, business development or product category management roles
Experience working with large retail customers required
Experience in electronic lock industry is preferred; experience with connected and or IoT product solutions required
Bachelor's degree in business, Science, Design or Engineering discipline required; MBA a plus
Proven history of impacting business both strategically and tactically
International business experience required
Effective communication, planning, prioritizing, and organizing skills
Ability to productively collaborate with cross-functional teams
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with an emphasis on creating "boardroom quality" presentations
Proof of success in a fast-paced, multitasking global environment
Excellent voice-of-customer, customer service and problem resolution skills
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)
Ability to travel upward of 30%, including international travel
InVue Security Products, Inc is an Equal Opportunity employer. Federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against any applicant for employment because of applicant's race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability. InVue Security Products, Inc. is fully committed to complying with Federal law and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment.
Senior Product Director, Access Control
Charlotte, NC
Position Description:
The Senior Product Director, Access Control will be responsible for the commercial growth, innovation and success of InVue's strategic Access Control product portfolio. InVue's Access Control products, such as LIVE Locks, Smart Locks, the OneKEY and affiliated software applications such as LIVE Access and MKey allow retailers to reduce friction within their stores, seamlessly facilitating access to merchandise for consumers and associates while protecting goods from unauthorized entry. InVue's Access Control connected solutions offer retailers the ability to understand who accessed what, when and where throughout their estate real-time.
Reporting to the VP/GM of Retail, the Senior Product Director will collaborate with key customers, InVue's sales team, regional product marketing managers, engineering, and innovation teams to create and manage product roadmaps, develop new products and business plans, and lead the commercialization of these products. In addition, the senior product director will support the continued success of existing portfolio products.
This hands-on leadership and product management role requires product marketing, innovation, business development, and channel strategy skillset. In addition, the successful candidate will be a key business champion for access control. They will interface with industry thought leaders, customers and strategic partners. She/He will also work closely with ELT, and department leaders in marketing, engineering and sales to ensure the products' value propositions are clear and correctly presented to the market.
Responsibilities:
Embrace the leadership role of "Product Champion" for InVue's Access Control product portfolio
Manage the entire product line and team from strategic planning to tactical activities
Create and articulate a vision for the Access Control product portfolio
Be the InVue expert on the lock industry and how it applies to many verticals including retail, commercial, and office segments
Develop and execute winning product strategies for the categories as measured by share gain, market position, and revenue growth and profitability
Drive cradle to execution of the product life cycle for all Smart Lock & IR products-taking products from strategy and concept, through the development process and product launch, to a successful ramp and sustained commercial success
Lead Access Control product management team
Define product positioning and key product messaging for Access Control products, including the industry standard OneKEY
Partner with Marketing on the development of product launch activities, data sheets, and outbound marketing materials
Approach Product Management from a global perspective, taking into consideration regional market and technical requirements
Work with external third parties to assess business development opportunities and expand the InVue Smart Lock business beyond the Retail sector
Energize and educate customers, partners, and sales team about the Access Control category
Engage and train direct and indirect global sales channels on new products and category growth initiatives
Collaborate with counterparts at other Assa Abloy businesses to leverage product, development and customer synergies.
Work with sales teams to build key relationships within the top retailers to ensure that we are in the forefront
Evaluate M&A targets for access control category
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in product marketing, innovation, business development or product category management roles
Experience working with large retail customers required
Experience in electronic lock industry is preferred; experience with connected and or IoT product solutions required
Bachelor's degree in business, Science, Design or Engineering discipline required; MBA a plus
Proven history of impacting business both strategically and tactically
International business experience required
Effective communication, planning, prioritizing, and organizing skills
Ability to productively collaborate with cross-functional teams
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with an emphasis on creating "boardroom quality" presentations
Proof of success in a fast-paced, multitasking global environment
Excellent voice-of-customer, customer service and problem resolution skills
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)
Ability to travel upward of 30%, including international travel
InVue Security Products, Inc is an Equal Opportunity employer. Federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against any applicant for employment because of applicant's race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability. InVue Security Products, Inc. is fully committed to complying with Federal law and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment.