Product Manager, Pulse Power

Company: Panduit Corporation
Location: Tinley Park
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Job Description:

What We Can Offer YouOur Total Rewards Program provides competitive health and financial benefits as well as continuous opportunities to learn, grow, and develop. We are committed to offering our employees flexible work schedules and work from home opportunities to help you thrive. Additionally, we encourage a spirit of continuous learning and promote well-rounded development as part of our commitment to help you realize your professional goals. Panduit recognizes that our employees are key to our success, and we strive to cultivate a diverse and inclusive work environment that strengthens our Company and enables every employee to reach their full potential.

• 50% remote, hybrid role
• Tuition assistance to attend college or obtain an advanced degree
• 401K match (no vesting) + profit sharing
• Paid weekly
• This is a great opportunity for someone who has an iBwave certification and an RF backgroundWhat We Are Looking ForThe Product Manager is the champion responsible for leadership of the Pulse Power product lifecycle. Pulse Power is Panduit's latest innovations in the world of Class 4 Power; new and exciting technology that makes the delivery of electricity safe. The Project Manager understands, influences, and supports internal and external customers and stakeholders. This role will be key to drive Panduit's growth strategy in the In-Building Wireless market. This position will also play a key role in understanding customer requirements and launching new products to address the market needs. It is highly desirable for a candidate to have previous experience in power distribution: AC Infrastructure, Class 2 Power. Also, highly desirable to have knowledge and field experience in any of the following applications: In-building wireless, Distributed Antenna Systems, Distributed RAN, Small Cells.What You Will Do
  • Lead and execute all stages of the product lifecycle, including business case development and global/regional product launches
  • Work closely with engineering and contract manufacturing to deliver new products
  • Provide application support for Pulse Power including technical collateral, Product Collateral, and Account Management Tools Training
  • Stay up to date with In-Building Wireless technology (DAS, Small Cell, CBRS, 5G, etc.)
  • Lead competitor analysis activity including product Value Proposition, Competitive Landscape, Market sizing and share, and Pricing
  • Identify product gaps in target applications and develop business cases for new product introductions
  • Act as a trusted advisor to understand and address the customers' needs and inquiries
  • Develop design and ROM tools to ensure quick response to customer inquiries
  • Identify and qualify opportunities early in the process via close interaction with the account team and understand the customers' business issues/needs
  • Architect solutions ranging from simple to complex, individually or within a team
  • Pricing, S&OP Forecasting, Inventory Management, and provide cost inputs into Manufacturing Strategy
  • Work closely with marketing to deliver compelling displays to promote Pulse Power
  • Travel for field support of Pulse Power installations or to address customer issues with existing installations
  • Provide product/technical training to Account Managers to update them on the latest product developments
  • Provide regular training to Distributors/Channel Partners/System Integrators to keep them abreast of the advantages of Panduit offerings
  • Support trade shows and seminarsWhat You Will Bring
    • Undergraduate degree required in the Technical or Business field, preferably in Electrical Engineering
    • iBwave certification is required
    • 5-7 years of relevant experience, working in Product Management preferably supporting a new product, preferably Electrical/Power background
    • Must have strong background in In-Building Wireless designs and field deployment support
    • A background in In-building wireless/DAS market, field experience, and certified to use iBwave
    • RF Engineering background preferred
    • Strong network of contacts at System Integrators, Neutral Hosts and Carriers
    • Preferred experience designing and deploying DAS systemsWe thank all those interested in joining the Panduit team; however only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role.Panduit is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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