Product Manager

Job Title: Product Manager - Mechanical Sewing Machines

Department: Global Marketing

Reports To: Senior Director, Category Management

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid / Nashville, TN

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Product Manager will drive the development and lifecycle management of our mechanical sewing machines. As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for understanding market needs, defining product requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver products that exceed customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market and Customer Research: Conduct thorough market analysis, including competitive intelligence and customer and end-user insights, to identify opportunities and trends in the sewing machine industry.
• Product Strategy: Develop and articulate a clear product vision and strategy based on market research, business objectives, and end-user needs.
• Product Development: Collaborate with engineering, design, and manufacturing teams to translate product strategy into detailed requirements and specifications.
• Roadmap Planning: Create and manage the product roadmap, prioritizing features and enhancements that align with business goals and customer demands.
• Product Performance: Monitor and analyze product performance metrics, customer feedback, and market trends to iterate and optimize product features and functionality.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, customer support, and operations teams to ensure alignment and successful product delivery.
• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate product plans, progress, and outcomes to senior management and stakeholders across the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Experience-

• 5+ years of product management experience, preferably with consumer durables
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing products from concept to market.
• Strong understanding of product development processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Global experience preferred.

Skills/personal qualifications-

• Highly consumer focused, knowledge of sewing and/or craft industry preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Exceptional communicator with impeccable interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to direct internal and external stakeholders
• Financial and business acumen
• Advanced computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balance priorities and meet deadlines
• Leads with passion to inspire and excite the broader organization
• Comfortable managing ambiguity through systematic approach to clarify opportunities and challenges
• Detail oriented with superior organizational skills
• The employee is occasionally required to demonstrate machines by sitting, standing and using hands.
• Must be able to lift >25lbs, which would consist of handling sewing machines to support Product Marketing innovation and launches, along with marketing events

Education and Certifications-

• Bachelor degree in Marketing, Business or related field from accredited college or university, MBA preferred