Director of Product Marketing, LED Packaged Products BridgeLux

Director of Product Marketing, LED Packaged Products
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JOB SUMMARY
The Director, Marketing-LED Packaged Products is responsible for managing the life cycle of LED Packaged Products from conception to market release and through end of life. This role will be responsible for defining product strategy, gathering relevant market information, product positioning, inventory management, creation of datasheets, training and pricing.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Pricing and P&L accountability for Bridgelux LED Packaged Products that supports company revenue and profitability objectives
• Create business plans for products that include opportunity assessment, positioning strategy and tactical building plans
• Primary interface with cross functional development teams
• Work closely with OEM partners to ensure generational transition to new Bridgelux technologies and products
• Obtain specific knowledge of competitive products and drive product strategy discussions
• Create detailed product roadmap and product requirements
• Develop product release criteria and manage product release process including beta testing, characterization and creation of product specifications and data sheets
• Act as product Subject Matter Expert in support of sales, developing standardized collateral, training materials and customer focused proposals as required
• Provide expertise to recommend existing product improvements
• Manage product launch schedule ensuring that program milestones are met
• Management of product managers and others as dictated by company organizational structure
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• BS or EE in related field. Master's degree preferred
• 10 years of related experience in product management. Experience with solid state lighting business preferred but not required.
• Relevant experience managing OEM components and solutions products required
• Demonstrated success in developing and launching products
• Strong decision making and project management skills
• Proven problem solving abilities
• Experience working with, and motivating, cross-functional technical teams
• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written
• Excellent written and spoken English is required
• Travel from time to time to support customer and / or partner activities. Travel should be generally be 25% or less
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature, and level, of the work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.