Product Manager

Posted On:
December 2, 2021
Location:
Tempe, Arizona, USA

Rockford Fosgate is seeking a product manager to join its New Product Development team. This position will report to the Director of NPD.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Brainstorming new product and category concepts in the mobile audio space
    — Source units, speakers, amps, DSP management, vehicle level integration, future growth categories
  • Product innovation in support of technology shelf
  • End user and distributor research (ethnography)
  • Marketplace awareness/understanding
  • Using inputs of end user and brainstorm to inform 5-year product roadmap
  • Defines product requirements, specs, to yield class-leading audio products
  • Pricing, margin, annual quantity estimation
  • Positioning of product in price point and feature level strategy
  • SKU rationalization
  • Driving feature/benefit analysis through the development process in support of outward marketing campaign
  • Creation of product proposals based on approved roadmap
  • Product owners and shepherds throughout product development process
  • Comfortable and confident giving presentations to room of internal and external stakeholders (PPT)
  • Collaboration across departments (marketing, engineering, sales, supply chain, finance)
  • Create, drive, and execute 5 year product roadmap
  • Provide customer, sales, tech support training in support of new product launches
  • Travel to support customers, factories, and shows both regionally and internationally (approx. 10-25%)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, engineering, business or other relevant discipline
  • 5-10 years of experience as a product manager
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Stage gate process understanding
  • Prior experience/passion in audio applications
  • Knowledge of automotive, motorcycle, motorsports, marine brands

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • PMP, CAPM, Scrum Master, or other project management discipline certification

How to apply: Interested applicants, send resume and cover letter to jobs@rockfordcorp.com.

This position is based in Tempe, Arizona.

To learn about Rockford, please visit us at www.rockfordcorp.com. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in the workplace.

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