Product Manager

Epson, a global leader, is seeking an exceptional Product Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will contribute to strategic direction and provide input into product and market development, planning, positioning, and launching activities, thought to end of product life for innovative Epson products. You'll also play a key role in forecasting and procurement to meet inventory, business, and financial goals.

Join a high-energy team led by a supportive, growth-minded manager who will empower you to thrive and succeed! This position is based in our Los Alamitos, CA office with the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule.

What you will be doing:

Strategy

• Contribute to strategic direction and provides input into product and market development and marketing plan strategies
• Develops new business development ideas and provides recommendations and business case proposal

Product Development

• Provides input into the development of product road maps for assigned product(s).
• Coordinates and manages relationship with SEC to monitor product development process and makes recommendations for meeting market needs.
• Conducts and analyzes market information and makes recommendations.

Product Management

• Contributes to achieving revenue and gross profit targets for assigned areas.
• Establishes structured processes for a complete product launch for assigned product(s).
• Works closely with Marketing Communications, Documentation, Service/Support, Logistics, SEC, and other groups to manage the product throughout its lifecycle.
• Makes recommendations regarding positioning and pricing of assigned product(s).
• Provides recommendations for key advertising and promotions tactics for assigned product(s).
• Manages end of product lifecycle and transition to minimize inventory and ensure launch time frames are met.
• Serves as internal and external PR spokesperson and product champion for assigned product(s).
• Supports the company at events, including sales meetings and trade shows.
• Supports the sales team in customer visits and presentations.
• Conducts competitive analysis and benchmarking and makes recommendations.
• Initiates and maintains relationships with industry trade groups, analysts, and publications.

Relationship Management

• Provides coaching and mentoring to team members.
• Advises management and provides recommendations on personnel and problem issues (that require escalation).
• Builds strong relationships with peers and Senior Managers to best meet company goals and objectives.
• Manages and leverages relationships with vendors for a specific product/service (best price, best product, etc)
• Maintains professional relationships with peers in other corporations and outside organizations.

Department Management

• Operates within budgetary constraints, participates in the development of annual budget forecasts; participates in updating and reconciling operating and budget plans as required.
• Develops and maintains written departmental standards and procedures.
• Directly contributes to development of tactical and annual operating plans, defining goals and objectives for the group.

Skills and experience you will bring:

• 8-12 years of proven experience in product management, preferably in technology or consumer electronics.
• Completion of an undergraduate program or equivalent experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with international teams and navigating cross-cultural collaboration.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management tools and methodologies.