Director Of Product Management - Remote Eligible

Director of Product Management

The Director of Product Management oversees the product management team and the development and continuation of all of Equus' products to ensure they are competitive and meet the clients' needs and preferences. The Director of Product Management is responsible for ongoing future product planning and execution, working cross-functionally with other teams from product ideation through to end of life. This role will also work closely with the Service & Support team to develop warranty products that align with our physical products and customer needs. Working with our Engineering and Operations teams, this role will ensure a fit for manufacturability and sustaining engineering requirements post-launch. This role will maintain product and component roadmaps with minimum 1-year outlooks, to ensure consistency and vision. Communication of product messaging to other teams related to the vision and direction for each product by segment or individual customer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Other duties may be assigned):

• Lead, manage, develop, coach, and hire a team of Product Managers responsible for ongoing product lifecycle management support of hardware, software, and services from the initial development through EOL
• Develop and document product management processes that encompass all aspects of the role
• Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration and strategy execution with all functions, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality/Regulatory, and Finance
• Take ownership and responsibility of product vision after the development of a solution, which may include a framework of hardware, software, and/or services
• Manage development of product related materials such as datasheets, white papers, reference documents, competitive analysis, and other product/services/warranty related materials
• Full ownership of the Bill of Materials, after the initial development with Solution Architecture and Engineering.
• Establish and evangelize a clear charter and ongoing product strategy for products and technologies, while creating a decision-making framework based on that vision that can be used to evaluate potential new product opportunities or existing product changes or adds
• Establish pricing strategies and work with finance on establishing product margin targets and profitability for each product
• Develop and maintain relationships with all significant suppliers and incorporate key technologies/products from those suppliers into our products
• Manage online marketing of all products through our ecommerce portals
• Meet with customers on a regular basis to pulse the market on existing and new product offerings
• Develop, track, and report key metrics of success
• Lead the new product introduction (NPI) process
• Demonstrate commitment to core values by leading, acting and behaving in a manner consistent with the company core values; Customer Success, Innovation, Collaboration, Owners Mindset, Accountability, and Do the Right Thing

Essential Education, Skills and Experience:

• A self-starter able to work independently
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• 1-3 years in a management/leadership role
• 5+ years of product management experience including at least 3 years in the computer manufacturing or computer integration field
• Experience in managed services, SaaS, and/or professional services a plus
• Experience creating and reporting metrics and financial models a plus
• Program/Project Management experience a plus
• Must be experienced, comfortable, and effective presenting to internal (employees) and external (customers, suppliers) groups
• Ability to multi-task effectively and work efficiently, both with and without direct supervision in a fast-paced environment
• The base pay range for this role is between $110,000 and $165,000 and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location, along with budgeted range of position.
• Equus Compute Solutions offers a comprehensive full-time benefits package consisting of medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life, critical accidental or illness, company paid short- & long-term disability, six weeks of paid parental leave, generous paid time off and wellness programs. ECS is 100% employee owned!