Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Offering 24 years of product management, innovative engineering design, and employee training while driving technology and developing global product expertise. A creative problem solver deploying valued engineering experience, who uses data, acquired skills and teamwork to create simple solutions to complex issues; Combining deep industry knowledge with expertise in analysis, design, processes, and management to implement solutions to elevate product growth
▪ The Product Manager is responsible for all aspects of the product portfolio including the development of all product strategies and Multi-Generational Product Plans (MGPP) ▪ This role will drive growth and improve profitability by linking the Sales and Engineering functions so that the organization continuously improves how it exploits its markets ▪ Lead the entirety of their product lines new product development including product pricing, promotion and meeting aggressive annual financial goals for the business ▪ Facilitate product selection, business case vetting, project pipeline monitoring and project course correction ▪ Develop product plan with specific and measurable objectives for direct or indirect product lines associated with assigned markets ▪ Participate in developing and updating the Annual Strategic Plan, as well as Action Plans ▪ Develop a pricing strategy for all product responsibilities to improve gross margin ▪ Audit assigned products to ensure quality and value ▪ Periodically review and provide direction for product engineering activities ▪ Monitor and report customer complaints ▪ Develop and maintain an up-to-date analysis of all pertinent competitors and products in concert with Pricing Administrator ▪ Provide technical information for product data manuals to the Technical author ▪ Responsible for developing product news releases with Advertising and improve on the Advertising program in accordance with the time and dollar limits of the Marketing Plans ▪ Recommend and support all product promotional programs (literature, samples and displays) ▪ Responsible for product training and facility tours for new employees and customers
Conduct on-site and virtual surveys to assure facility compliance with State and Federal regulations. Collaborate with architects and healthcare leaders with expansion projects within the entire state of Arkansas. Review construction plans for compliance and practicability. Train industry leaders on code interpretations and updates. Organize over 50 project plans to meet customer requirement dates. Prepare time sensitive deficiency reports after survey completion for submittal to facilities.
Managed over $45M global product line while increasing sales and market share. Supervised and trained product marketing specialists and other supporting staff. Lead cost reduction initiatives, capacity planning and quality improvements. Managed customer relationships by responding to requests in an expeditious fashion. Traveled to varying customer locations to market existing and new product development. Negotiated contracts with suppliers that proactively supported the business objective. Executed reports to validate that financial metrics are in line with projected forecast Created forecast to assist in staff and product manufacturing planning
Designed passive/active fiber optic cable assemblies and copper connectors using AutoCad. Acquired the appropriate personnel, tooling, and equipment resources to complete customer expedited orders. Provided technical support in quality issues, prepared corrective action plans and work with appropriate functions to per-manently resolve processes, product, and equipment problems. Conducted mechanical and environmental design verification tests to assure product meets its design objectives Worked independently and in conjunction with purchasing to obtain cost reduction corporate initiative. Conducted chemical tests using x-ray device to determine chemical make-up. Conducted global conference calls to inform, train and prepare for future builds. Trained customer focus teams on fiber optic product offering Attended and manned technical product shows to present and review the competitive space