Product Manager, Electronic

Company: Allegion plc
Location: Carmel
Posted on: January 13, 2020

Job Description:

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 11,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. The Product Manager is responsible for managing a $70 million portfolio of products and accessories used in Commercial Access Control Solutions. This position is responsible for product strategy, product line positioning, market commercialization, and product life cycle management. This position works collaboratively with multiple functions such as marketing, sales, manufacturing, sourcing, and engineering to create and execute the product strategy. The Product Manager will use their leadership skills and business acumen to maximize the growth and return on investment of the portfolio by enhancing Allegions strategy of securing people and assets with seamless access wherever they reside, work and thrive. Principle Responsibilities: - Primary product categories are Power Supplies, Electronic Strikes, Magnetic Locks and Electronic Access Control Accessories. - Assess current portfolio to determine near term (tactical) and long term (strategic) elements, including make or outsource new product development, line extensions and rationalization. - Develop the product strategy that supports Allegions Commercial solution applications in both discretionary/aftermarket and project driven/new construction markets. - Drive profitable category management that focuses on market price positioning and product cost. - Remain current on understanding customer needs, changing industry requirements, and competitive positioning. - Identify trends and future needs within the market space and qualify them as potential business opportunities. - Business case development: Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Operations and Sourcing to create business cases that detail sales forecasts, development investment, and commercialization strategy. - Evaluate internal and external financial, technology, channel, and market data to create/expand portfolio roadmaps and input into the organizations Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Plan. - Participate in joint activities with the marketing organization including portfolio planning, brand strategy, pricing/discount strategy, customer research and marketing communications. Qualifications and Experience: - Bachelors degree in Business, Product Management, Engineering or Technical field. - 5+ years experience in product management is required - Experience with access control ortechnical commercialbuilding productsis preferred. - Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external customers: sales, engineering, finance,and leadership. - Proven ability to translate complex customer and channel needs into thoughtful, well-organized business cases and portfolio roadmaps. - Proven strategic planning ability and track record of supporting profitable business growth. - Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, integrate, and execute new solutions within a business - Strong business and financial acumen (business cases, price positioning, product margin, commercialization strategy, channel management, etc.) - Ability to travel up to 30% We Celebrate Who We Are! Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because were required to, but because its the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team. Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Privacy Policy Allegion plc, 2014 - Block D, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin, Ireland REGISTERED IN IRELAND WITH LIMITED LIABILITY REGISTERED NUMBER ******

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