Product Manager-NPD

Position Summary
The Product Manager will drive the product development from concept to market launch and post-launch optimization. This role requires a strong engineering background,
capable of balancing technical feasibility with market needs. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, compliance, marketing,
design, and customer support, to create innovative intralogistics solutions that address operational challenges for clients.
Knowledge/Experience & key Traits required:
Educational Background:
A bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics).
Professional Experience:
Proven experience of at least 5 years in the Product Manager, Engineering, or Project management role. Demonstrated success in bringing new products to market, preferably within the intralogistics,
supply chain, or a related industry.
Key Traits
 Thorough Researcher
Conducts in-depth research to support informed decision-making, identifying trends and insights that drive innovation.
 Confident & Assertive Communicator
Engages effectively with stakeholders at all levels, articulating ideas clearly and persuasively to foster collaboration and alignment.
 Collaborative & Cross-Functional Leader- Excels in leading workshops, aligning stakeholders, and managing timelines effectively. Works seamlessly with engineering, compliance, marketing,
design, and support teams to drive impactful outcomes.
 Analytical & Data-Driven Decision Maker
Bases strategic choices on data analysis, benchmarking, and field insights. Prioritizes features using impact vs. effort assessments to maximize efficiency.
 Meticulous & Well-Organized
Manages Product launch deliverables, testing protocols, compliance standards, and documentation accuracy. Ensures version control, maintains safety compliance
 Adaptable & Resilient Professional
Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and remains flexible amid shifting priorities and evolving business needs
Responsibility Area
Define Product Specs
 Conduct benchmarking on products, components, and technologies, presenting findings to TTT.
 Perform FTO (Freedom to Operate) searches across various regions and handles IP registration.
 Develop and release the Product Requirement Document (PRD) to guide development efforts.
 Define user experience expectations and key features for optimal customer satisfaction.
 Establish product specifications, offering multiple configurations aligned with market demands
Design and Development
 Drive ideation workshops (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Software & integration) and conclusions
 Monitor design and development & prototyping progress & present to various stakeholders
 Collaborate with external suppliers to mitigate risks & resolve challenges
 Conduct product risk assessments including DFMEA, FMEA & Certification processes (e.g. CE, UL etc)
 Ensure that products meet global aesthetics standards and with organization branding guidelines
Alpha Testing
 Prepare documents (product testing method/ strategy and test protocols, validation methods) based on inputs from various stakeholders and PRD
 Ensure product meets reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTF) and industry standards
 Drive corrective actions based on test findings and address gaps proactively
 Lead the certification process and ensure compliance with safety regulations
 Create product manuals, including catalogues, user manuals, maintenance manuals, and testing protocols.
Beta Projects
 Support pre-sales activities by defining optimal product specifications to win customer deals.
 Establish clear beta testing objectives and analyze field feedback systematically
 Incorporate findings into the product development roadmap for continuous improvements
 Develop throughput templates
 Ensure ongoing assessment of reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTF) and report field insights to design teams
 Prepare Drawings & Scalability Documents
 Manage documentation distribution
Product Launch
 Finalize and release drawings, scalability documents, and application guides for deployment
 Conduct structured training programs for internal teams, customers, and partners
 Define pricing strategy and align it with market positioning
 Establish a resilient supply chain covering manufacturing, procurement, and alternate supplier networks
 Prepare Feature & Advantages of product and submit to marketing and sales
 Marketing communication data readiness
Rising Star
 Continuously track product reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTF) to ensure performance stability
 Enhance user experience through iterative improvements based on customer feedback and insights
 Get involved in pre-sales activities for critical applications & define the right specifications to win order.
 Host product awareness seminars & customer engagement initiatives
 Gather feedback from customer & Internal stakeholders feedback to define future enhancements/ addition of product features
 Make data-driven decisions to refine product offerings
Cash Cow
 Drive value engineering & cost optimization to reduce production cost
 Collaborate with service and solution design teams for various applications
 Identify opportunities for incremental product enhancements and execute improvements efficiently

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