Senior Manager/Assistant General Manager - Product Line Management - Electricals/Switchgears

Role - Product Line Manager.

Designation - Senior Manager / Assistant General Manager

Location - Dombivli

Job Specification:

Qualification - BTECH (Electrical & Electronics)

Experience - 12 to 15 Years Relevant Experience 10 Years "Specific

Job Description:

Key Responsibility Area:

1 Product Line Growth - Develop and manage product line strategy aligned with company goals & drive the execution of the product roadmap. Oversee the Product Line Revenue is achieved as per the targets

• Manage product roadmaps, prioritizing features and functionalities based on market demand and business priorities.

• Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to retirement.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy aligned with the overall business objectives and defining the product vision, mission.

2 New Product Development - New Product Launch (Business Cases Converted to Products, to monitor & Increase the Opportunity Value including Attributed Revenue or Dependent Value till the product release

• Lead the new product development (NPD) process, including requirements gathering, business case, Validation, Approvals and launch.

• Ensure that products are developed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards."

3 Focus Product Sales - Achieve Min 15% Focus Product Sales on respective Product Line revenue.

4 Cost optimisation & Value Engineering - Business case creation & conversion of VAVE. Ensuring close watch on Cost of Products to avoid any increase which may leads to margin erossion. Identifying the potential products for Value Engineering through Margin Erosion report, Competition landscaping etc.

5 Sales-PM Interactions:

• Conduct minimum 15 technical Product & Application presentations in a year during Sales PM Meeting.

• Sales-PM CFT & Results - Technical Issues, Product Line Growth, Projects & Orders in Pipeline, Deployment of Product Strategies, Focus Products Mapping, NPD Status & Status of Running List of open items"

6 Average Selling Price :

• Monitor product performance metrics (e.g., sales, profitability, market share, customer satisfaction) and identify areas for improvement.

• Ensuring close watch on Cost of Products to avoid any increase which may leads to margin erossion. Identifying the potential products for Value Engineering through Margin Erosion report, Competition landscaping etc.

Competencies Desired:

1 Possesses in-depth understanding of product lines, features, and applications.

• Market Awareness: Understands industry trends, competitor movements, and customer preferences to shape the product line's long-term vision.

2 Strong understanding of product lifecycle management (PLM).
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Innovation Orientation: Continuously seeks improvements, new opportunities, and disruptive ideas to keep the product line competitive.

3 "Expertise in new product development (NPD) and the Stage Gate process.

• Leading product launch activities, ensuring timely execution and successful market introduction."

• Decision-Making: Evaluates multiple perspectives, assesses risks, and makes informed strategic decisions

4 Ability to manage multiple product lines and prioritize competing demands.

5 Experience in conducting market research and competitive analysis. Evaluates competitor products, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and potential threats. 7 5 Collaboration: Aligns multiple teams (R&D, marketing, sales, operations) towards common product goals without direct authority.

6 Ability to lead cross-functional teams and ensure product success.

7 Strong project management skills, including risk management and timeline tracking.

8 "Ability to analyze product performance and make data-driven decisions. Technical knowledge of electrical components and their applications.