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Powering growth. Expanding possibilities.

At SGH, we design and develop high-performance, high-availability, enterprise solutions that help our customers solve for the future. Across our computing, memory, and LED lines of business, we focus on serving our customers by providing deep technical knowledge and expertise, custom design engineering, build-to-order flexibility, and a commitment to best-in-class quality.

We come from a broad collection of experiences and diverse backgrounds, but we’re united by a drive to raise the bar for the impactful technologies we design and manufacture, our customers, and each other. With an open and inclusive culture, we help one another think creatively and look beyond – because when we’re each at our best, we’re even more powerful together.

Powering growth. Expanding possibilities.

At SGH, we design and develop high-performance, high-availability, enterprise solutions that help our customers solve for the future. Across our computing, memory, and LED lines of business, we focus on serving our customers by providing deep technical knowledge and expertise, custom design engineering, build-to-order flexibility, and a commitment to best-in-class quality.

We come from a broad collection of experiences and diverse backgrounds, but we’re united by a drive to raise the bar for the impactful technologies we design and manufacture, our customers, and each other. With an open and inclusive culture, we help one another think creatively and look beyond – because when we’re each at our best, we’re even more powerful together.

Product Manager - High Bright

Date Posted:  May 2, 2024
Requisition ID:  1118
Location: 

US

Brand:  CreeLED

Cree LED offers one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of application-optimized LED chips and components, leading the industry in performance and reliability. Our team delivers best-in-class technology and breakthrough solutions for focused applications in high power and mid-power general lighting, specialty lighting and video screens. With more than thirty years of experience, Cree LED develops products backed by expert design assistance, superior sales support and industry-best global customer service. 

 

Overview

This Product Manager will be responsible for the management of several product families within Cree LED’s existing and expanding portfolio of Video, Display, and Signage LED products. Primary responsibilities include product strategy, new product introduction, market and competitive analysis, business case development, product positioning, pricing, as well as managing and monitoring the overall product life-cycle and business plans. This position will be instrumental in executing business unit strategies in a dynamic market condition. This role will closely work with engineering, R&D, operations, sales and various cross-functional teams.

 

 Key Responsibilities:

  • Ownership of product life-cycle from new product concept and launch through obsolescence
  • Define, execute and maintain the product strategy, positioning and roadmap
  • Identify market needs and develop Market Requirement Documents (MRDs) and Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) for new product development with prioritized features, corresponding justification, target markets & applications, forecast and business plans
  • Interface with engineering, R&D, operations and sales to develop new products or enhance existing products
  • Develop and execute a pricing strategy to meet revenue and margin targets
  • Work with product marketing and corporate marketing to launch products
  • Lead and execute tactical actions in a timely manner on specific products to support the overall business objectives
  • Lead customer engagement, presentations and seminars
  • Be an expert on competitor’s capabilities and product positioning in the market
  • Work with sales on pricing and product specifications for special business opportunities
  • Review product sales forecasts and key accounts, monitor and understand trends and align with overall business unit
  • Monitor product or product line units, distribution, ASP, and revenue & margin performance against targets
  • Lead customer programs with early-stage prototypes and samples
  • Participate as product spokesperson with customers and various conferences and trade shows

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar technical engineering + coursework in Sales/Marketing
  • 3+ years in the video and digital display industry
  • 5+ years of product management or product marketing experience
  • Self-motivated with strong drive to achieve business objectives
  • Strong personal work ethic, sense of ownership, and a resilient can-do attitude to drive projects through completion.
  • Ability to blend technical and commercial aspects to deliver a balanced approach to problems
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
  • Willingness to travel, including internationally as necessary

 Preferred Qualifications:

  • MS in Electrical Engineering or similar technical engineering field and/or MBA
  • 5+ years of relevant product management or marketing experience in LEDs or other semiconductor component technology relevant to video, display, entertainment, architectural or signage industries
  • Demonstrated success in defining and launching new products
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and gain consensus without formal authority
  • Good general knowledge of both the sales and product manufacturing processes
  • Strong analytical skills and experience

This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.

 

Compensation & Benefits 

The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position is $120,000 - $165,000; the pay ultimately offered within the expected range may vary based on business considerations, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education and location. The position is bonus-eligible, and there are medical, dental, and vision benefits available. There is a 401k saving plan and other benefits, such as Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Plan.     

 

Diversity and Inclusion Statement 

SGH, together with its affiliates, is committed to creating a diverse environment that embraces differences and fosters inclusion. 

 

Equal Opportunity Statement 

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, creed, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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