Consumer Electronics Product Manager

Role overview

Product development

• Manage product development from concept to launch, including research, planning, design, development, testing, evaluation, launch, and post-launch review.
• Develop and monitor project budgets; lead process improvements and change management.
• Research market conditions, customer needs, competitors, professional reviews, and returns to build category product matrices.
• Identify product risks and propose solutions; develop strategic product business plans using costs, margins, and target customer groups.
• Monitor political, economic, social, technological, and competitive supply-chain issues.
• Run experiments and analyze product performance; assist with quality-control documents.
• Oversee prototypes with stakeholders and vendors, gather feedback, and support product positioning with marketing.

Vendor management and other duties

• Negotiate bill of materials, price, terms, and conditions with current and potential vendors.
• Work with design houses, industrial engineering firms, audio engineers, consultants, and factories; help assess partner capabilities and manage agreements.
• Travel overseas to meet business partners and vendors.
• Undertake related duties in support of company objectives.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Marketing, Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• Seven years taking consumer goods from concept to implementation.
• Seven years in product management, project management, factory relations, and procurement.
• Five years conducting competitive analysis and market research.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute product strategies; manage multiple projects; and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office; strong organization, time management, analytical, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and deliver products that meet design and business goals with a high-quality user experience.

Preferred qualifications

• PMP designation is an advantage.
• Experience successfully launching consumer electronics is an advantage.
• Experience creating visual mock-ups of new products using computer software is an advantage.

Compensation

• Expected annual compensation range is $80,000 to $95,000; the actual offer depends on skills, experience, qualifications, and role scope.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage with an 80/20 split family plan, annual performance bonus, professional development fund, RRSP match, fitness incentives, team events, 50% off CWD brands, and relocation expenses.

Hiring process

• The employer may use AI tools to assist with parts of recruiting; hiring decisions are made by the recruitment team.
• Employment offers follow direct discussions with the hiring manager and an HR team member.