Product Manager

KCF Technologies - State College, PA - Description: Why KCF Technologies? Do you enjoy learning and growing within an innovative organization that encourages collaboration and team building across all levels of the organization? Do you embody our core values of Smarts, Grit and Drive, and value work/life balance, autonomy, health, and a sense of purpose? KCF Technologies is on a quest to Transform American Industry. SmartDiagnostics, our Industrial Internet of Things technology, helps our customers eliminate downtime, improve safety, and elevate manufacturing jobs all over the United States. Learn more at www.kcftech.com. Who You Are: As Product Manager, you will lead the development and release of the next generation of KCF products and help us to usher in a new era of safe and efficient American manufacturing. This position will be a cross-functional leader within KCF, working closely with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Executive Leadership to ensure that revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. You will be responsible for product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including: gathering & prioritizing market requirements, driving the product vision, defining product requirements, establishing detailed product roadmaps, and collaborating on the key marketing & sales strategies necessary to achieve market adoption. We are seeking a strategic self-starter who is passionate about American manufacturing, who can think big, knows how to execute on vision, and who thrives in ambiguity. Essential Functions: Becomes the internal and external product expert on the current & next-generation KCF product line, and understands its potential impact on the market as a whole. Sets the pace and defines the strategy and marketing angle for development of KCF product lines, while anticipating and addressing roadblocks or concerns. Cooperates with KCF Sales and captures market requirements from customer interviews/visits, usability studies/research, market research/analysis, etc. Cooperates with KCF Engineering and translates market requirements into product requirements for technical development. Bridges Marketing, Technology and Financial analysis into formative customer product and service strategies. Collaborates heavily with customers and future prospects to understand and forecast product needs. Brief executives on various initiatives, including status updates, timelines, and analyses, making appropriate recommendations. Analyzes market conditions and relevant competitors to determine appropriate timeline for product planning, product development, and launch of product. Positions and messages the product line so that it appeals to appropriate consumers, channels, and industries. Prepares launch events to coincide with consumers' buying patterns. Forecasts and analyzes product or product-line performance in multiple industries by defining success metrics, and collaborates with Executive Leadership to ensure business goals are met. Practices discretion when discussing the production roll-out and maintain confidentiality. Other duties as assigned Qualifications: 5+ years' product development experience in a supervisory capacity Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Marketing required Excellent networking skills, especially regarding distribution channels and social media Previous experience in a Manufacturing field Knowledge of IIOT Market/ Industry 4.0 Cross-functional team leadership experience Ability to balance multiple priorities and manage deliverables Expert motivational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to travel 50-70% of the time Benefits We know it takes competitive benefits and development opportunities to fuel a team that exhibits our values of Smarts, Grit, and Drive. At KCF, we provide perks that are focused on bringing out the best in you: Industry leading medical insurance - 100% Company Paid for you and your family Company provided vision and dental plan Competitive compensation plus quarterly bonus opportunity 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% KCF match 4-weeks paid vacation plus holidays Fitness reimbursement and generous travel stipends Opportunities for growth and professional development Perks Ability to work in one of the most exciting fields in technology Casual work environment and excellent location in the heart of State College, PA Ability to collaborate with coworkers who like showing up to work Opportunity to make a true impact on our company and products with high visibility Be a part of a growing company that will take your career and your passion to the next level At KCF, we are an equal opportunity employer. The only things we require for employment, compensation, advancement and benefits are performance and a good team attitude. No one will be denied opportunities or benefits, and no employment decisions will be made, on the basis of race, religion/creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, protected veteran status, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, possession of a general education development certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state laws. KCF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which KCF has facilities. #PM19 . Requirements: PI121362945... - Permanent - Full-time

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