Product Manager

Position Description

Ata Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Product Manager to join the Building Control Systems WattStopper Team in Markham, ON. The Product Manager will play a key support role in the process of releasing new products to the production and sales departments. Other responsibilities include generating product requirements, reviewing customer specifications, generating materials for product introductions and providing technical support for customers and partners.

What Will You Do?

• Product Development: Assist Strategic Marketing in VOC collection through field visits and customer meetings, including ED, agents, and specifiers. Use VOC data to formulate new product features and benefits, and initiate research with engineering & operations for internal and external partner product development.
• Maintain and prioritize product backlog to support an appropriate product release cycle.
• Participate as part of the Agile SW team as the product owner.
• Establish and maintain a product lifecycle strategy, including new product development, product line extensions, and product discontinuation. Sales support & training: respond to sales questions, support major launches & sales events (Nat Sales Conf, Road Shows), and initiate & respond to training requests both internally and externally.
• Engage with the internal UI/UX team to drive wireframe development to support product development team activities.
• Promotional activities: participate in the creation of product bulletins & promotional campaigns with the sales & marcom team, support product launches.
• Operational performance: prepare and participate in monthly S&OP and Eng&OP meetings for the designated product line, monitor usage rates.
• Long-term planning: lead the long-term vision for designated software tool(s) product line, keep an eye on the market: attend trade events, conduct competitive benchmarking, and initiate & conduct research into long-term trends & customer needs.
• Some travel may be required to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills

Education:

• BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology Diploma, or a combination of education and 4+ years of experience.

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in marketing or a related field. Specific building technology industry knowledge is a plus.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to understand customer needs and identify new ways to serve/satisfy customers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to develop and manage a project plan, establish priorities, work to deadlines, and control multiple projects at various stages of work.
• Experience with a variety of product development processes (different forms of agile, waterfall, etc.) is a significant plus.
• Strong computer skills, proficient with Slack, JIRA, TFS, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, email and meeting management software.
• Ability to use internet and web-based resources efficiently and effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Must be an effective listener, able to maintain focus, extract necessary information, and validate understanding of the information.
• Highly collaborative and able to work in a team-based environment.
• Promotes an environment that encourages cohesiveness and fosters trust and open communication with team, peers, and all business partners.
• Solid business acumen and understanding of a variety of functional areas within the business. Proficient in negotiation and influencing skills.

Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en.

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us.

About Legrand’s Building Control Systems Division

Legrand’s Building Control Systems (BCS) division includes the Wattstopper, Vantage, and Shading Systems product lines. BCS industry-leading energy-efficient lighting controls technology and services are designed to meet code, ensure ease of installation, and enable precision control of light in offices, classrooms, hospitals, homes, and more. Combined with our Shading Systems for residential and commercial applications, Legrand’s Building Control Systems provides leading solutions for the control of natural and electric light in spaces where people live, learn, and work. BCS teams partner with designers to offer solutions that meet today’s green initiatives, including LEED, WELL Building, Living Building Challenge, and more.

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