Product Manager (Industrial Manufacturing)

Position Summary:

To manage the full life cycle of Boom and Rough Terrain Scissor products, from introduction until end-of-life while also overseeing updates, optimization opportunities. Provide direct input into product roadmap and strategy; identifying market trends, outlook and requirements. Take the lead in product messaging, sales training and product launch strategies.

Performance Expectations:

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of global product range, and competitive landscape

• Set clear vision for product development, defining business case and product definition

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders

• Stay abreast of market outlook, industry trends, and changing conditions

• Work closely with Project Manager(s) to ensure that product development projects are delivered on time and within budget; providing leadership and direction to cross-functional team as they execute project objectives 

• Work with key business leaders to set costing and pricing strategies for product

• Develop in-depth product training, highlighting design, key features, and benefits – deliver to sales team and/or customers

• Communicate key product characteristics and attributes to marketing team, assisting development of supporting materials (literature, website, advertising, videos)

• Represent Skyjack at applicable external / trade association meetings, as required

Credentials:

• College or University degree or relevant work experience.

Desired Characteristics:

• Self-motivated with strong work ethic, attention to detail and who can work independently
• Great at building and maintaining relationships, with the ability to effectively communicate and engage with all levels within an organization
• Experience in multi-phase, cross functional development programs
• Ability to create business plans, including detailed analysis, insights, strategy, cost estimates, risk assessment, key milestones and timelines
• Capable of understanding product development and market related documentation
  • May include engineering designs, cost breakdowns, sales materials, market data, technical journals, financial reports
• Adept in Microsoft applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Project
• Able to travel both locally and internationally, including for extended periods 
• Experience in a product management or product development role within construction or industrial equipment industry would be an asset
• Previous experience with Mobile Elevating Work Platforms or Material Handling would be an asset

What Linamar/Skyjack Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation

• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. 

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Sustainability Counsel 

• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 

About Skyjack:

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry. 

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry. 

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position.­

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request

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