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Overall Function:

Cabi, a well-established and successful women’s apparel company based out of Los Angeles is looking to hire a Consumer Insights Manager. This role is responsible for leading consumer insights initiatives and delivering actionable recommendations that will develop consumer personas, influence new product development, inform strategic direction, and drive business growth. This role will report into the Senior Director of Analytics & Strategy and will collaborate with all business units, including Marketing, Operations, Field Strategy and Design.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner and build relationships with key stakeholders, gain a deep understanding of business needs and consumer questions, and deliver best practice research solutions and analysis to inform strategic decision-making
• Lead the planning and execution of all phases of the market research process, including project scoping and design, method selection, questionnaire/discussion guide development, target sample definition, programming and testing surveys, field and quota management, and analysis and insight
• Lead the creation of insightful takeaways, analysis, and reports by leveraging expertise in synthesizing information from a variety of sources and methods
• Provide recommendations on best-in-class research methodology and processes
• Ensure that all deliverables are actionable, grounded in deep customer knowledge, and guided by a broader understanding of business context
• Manage external research vendors as needed

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years qualitative and quantitative consumer research experience, with at least 2+ years on the supplier side
• Extensive experience with quantitative research, including survey design, programming, sampling plans and analysis
• Experience with qualitative research, including focus groups, conducting in-depth interviews, analyzing qualitative research a plus
• Strong communications skills with the ability to translate complex data into easy to understand, actionable insights
• Experience with SurveyMonkey, or other online research tools
• Extensive working knowledge of basic analytic tools, with advanced experience in Excel
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced data environment
• Possesses exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects at once

Competencies:

Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and computer and Internet proficiency. To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Interpersonal Skills: Maintains confidentiality.

· Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions.

· Oral and Written Communication: Must be able to speak clearly and convey clear and concise statements, listen attentively, retain/retrieve relevant information where necessary and have excellent business writing skills, and communicate findings to groups of people who do not normally work with data

· Computer Skills: Good knowledge and understanding with computer peripherals, advanced software applications with Alteryx, Tableau, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other related software applications

· Ethics: Treats people with respect

· Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures.

· Reasoning Ability: Ability to interpret complex data elements and patterns and to apply common sense understanding when reporting findings to management. The ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form

Education and/or Experience:

· Bachelor’s Degree in quantitative discipline: Statistics, Business, Economics, Finance or related fields

• 5-8 years qualitative and quantitative consumer research experience, with at least 2+ years on the supplier side

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk, and carry up to 15 lbs.

· Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually low.

We offer competitive compensation with performance-based bonus potential in addition to a great working environment, and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance, holiday pay, paid time off program, and matching 401(k) plan. Our team also enjoys a generous discount on our designs!

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

cabi Clothing

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

The Product Manager is a critical role responsible for guiding the product’s roadmap, leading the software launch, and driving the go-to-market strategy. This role requires strong leadership, technical understanding, and product management skills that align with the company’s strategy. The Product Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery and execution of key strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning:

• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, product specifications, and manage the product roadmap.
• Manage product launch projects and creates alignment across all functions to understand the product strategy and develop messaging frameworks that support value drivers and customer stories.
• Conduct competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats and align product strategies accordingly.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators to evaluate the success of the product, adjusting as necessary.

Leadership:

• Collaborate with other project managers, engineers, and business leaders to synthesize complex product requirements.
• Serve as product SME for the target market and maintain market buyer and user personas.
• Lead the Software Development team, help keep timelines, and industry best practices in Project Management.
• Full hands-on ownership of the product’s roadmap.
• Act as a liaison between various stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clear communication of product goals and objectives.

Customer Engagement:

• Work with customers, partners, and professional services teams to obtain feedback and product feature recommendations.
• Assist the Commercialization team with go-to-market collateral related to our products to drive top-of-funnel engagement and accelerate the buyer’s journey.
• Conduct product demonstrations for key clients and stakeholders to showcase features and benefits.

Technical knowledge:

• Develop a strong technical understanding of the product by working closely with the team and customers.
• Research and curate insights internally and externally to inform strategy, product sets, capabilities, offers and pricing, and competitive positioning.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, ensuring that it meets industry standards.

Execution:

• Identify potential risks in product development and create strategies to mitigate them.
• Drive cross-functional teams to execute the product development plan, ensuring quick time-to-market and high product quality.
• Work with QA teams to ensure that the product meets quality standards and customer expectations.
• Communicate product roadmaps both internally and to clients.

Innovation:

• Identify, evaluate, and integrate new features and enhancements to drive business value.
• Keep abreast of market trends, maintain knowledge of the aesthetic industry and competitive landscape to help inform the product roadmap.
• Explore emerging technologies that could be leveraged to enhance the product’s capabilities.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, methodologies, and best practices, including compliance with SOC II requirements.

Communication:

• Regularly report to senior management on product status, milestones, and challenges.
• Maintain consistent communication with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Product Leadership and Finance on budget and planning expenses.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and webinars, speaking about the product and its place in the market.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Occasionally will be required to travel.

Competencies

• Knowledge of Database Architecture, Data Modeling, API/ETL, SQL, Python
• Project Management Skills (Agile Methodology or similar)
• Experience with SOC II Compliance
• Application Security (SaaS Security)

Desired Qualifications:

• Bilingual: English – Spanish speaker.
• Proven experience working in B2B SaaS industry.
• Project Management Expertise.
• Experience with business case development for product.
• Experience with product launch, strategy and execution.
• Experience with software product roadmaps.
• Experience in liaising with Marketing for product positioning, Voice of the Customer (VOC).

Required Education and Experience

• B.S. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering or equivalent; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of technical product management experience
• Proven experience delivering B2B SaaS platforms.
• Experience with SOC II Compliance
• Familiarity with current technologies and products used in the industry.

BEPC Inc. – Business Excellence Professional Consulting

Title: Product Manager

Location: Matteson, IL (hybrid)

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $110-$140k/yr

Job Summary:

The Technical Product Manager is part of the Product Management team within the Industrial Automation business unit. The role’s key responsibility is to ensure the continuous health of the product lines that they are responsible for.

Job Duties:

• Drive the P&L Performance and customer experience for the product line(s)
• Monitor and support improvement of the operational performance of the product line(s) by working with supply chain, demand planning, scheduling/planning, engineering, and manufacturing.
• Create, manage, and document the entire product life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities, including products manufactured within and outside of the region.
• Initiate, maintain and support execution of product rationalization strategy and obsolescence projects.
• Establish and update product pricing guidance based on competitive product features, support, pricing, and other factors related to the overall competitive position of the market.
• Analyze returns, win/loss sales, and quoting data relating to the product line to identify opportunities for product offering optimization.
• Support development and implementation of the long-term product strategy and roadmap for specific product ranges, including coordinating roadmaps with the global Industrial Automation team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marketing, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years previous sales, engineering or marketing experience. 5+ years of Product Management experience preferred.
• Domain expertise in pneumatic, electric, or motion control components. 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Understanding and exposure to operations, engineering, distribution and supply chain
• Proven track record in a metrics focused environment including weekly and monthly quarterly reporting and analysis.

Sterling Engineering

This is a 100% remote role. International candidates must be able to schedule regular overlap with the CST time zone.

About this Role

Glorious is a lifestyle gaming hardware company, built by passionate enthusiasts on a mission to change the status quo of the PC gaming industry. Since 2014 we’ve provided PC gaming hardware and accessories engineered for elite-level performance, premium quality, and high-end aesthetics.

Due to continued growth and product development plans, we are currently looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Product Development Manager, Gaming Hardware. This person will initially specialize in the development of new gaming mice, with the potential to expand into other hardware. The ideal candidate will have experience with and a passion for designing and delivering exceptional gaming peripherals or similar hardware.

This position reports to the Director of Product Management. The person in this role will also work cross-collaboratively with our other product managers, designers, engineers, and our testing teams.

Compensation

The starting annual salary for this role is $60,000 to $80,000 USD depending on knowledge, skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

Key Responsibilities

• Define requirements and specifications for new gaming products by creating Product Requirement Specifications (PRS) documents
• Determine end users’ needs and desires by specifying and performing research needed to obtain market information
• Research and appraise new products; define product scope, product vision, and lead design discussions
• Conduct testing and analysis on physical prototypes and competitor products to validate claims, gather data, and help foster innovation
• Work with industrial designers, engineers, and overseas factories to develop products according to specifications and vision
• Work closely with the software team to integrate software functionality into hardware products
• Spearhead product development by ensuring successful translation of requirements into high quality hardware products; assume full responsibility for the development, user experience, timeline, and end result
• Coordinate all phases of prototyping and product manufacturing to validate that deliverables from the factories meet our spec requirements and are functional
• Develop an effective relationship with all internal and external stakeholders, e.g. suppliers, manufacturers, and other business areas to ensure product vision is achieved
• Provide product presentations for key stakeholders including product vision, positioning, target market, category and competitive analysis, price/cost analysis, timeline, strategy, plans, and prioritization from concept to launch
• Provide regular updates on work via project management software
• Coordinate with testing teams to ensure all products meet our high standards
• May occasionally need to support other product categories with development

Requirements

• The ability to work CST business hours on a regular basis/upon request
• Full professional proficiency in English
• Access to a reliable high-speed internet connection
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years of experience with product development in technology or peripherals
• Proficient in defining requirements and specifications for new products
• Strong market research and analysis skillset
• Experience creating 3D CAD models in Fusion 360 (or equivalent) is not required, but is a plus

Benefits

• Truly remote-first environment
• Comprehensive health care coverage (medical, vision, & dental)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement plan (US & CAN)
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Employee discount on Glorious purchases

About Glorious

Based in Dallas, TX, United States, Glorious has grown rapidly through the support of a community of PC gaming enthusiasts and professionals. Every new member of our team has a direct impact on shaping our future.

Glorious offers the chance to work within an environment where you will have the freedom and flexibility to take the reins on your career. We invite you to become part of an amazing team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of possibility and shifting the PC gaming industry’s status quo.

Learn more at https://www.gloriousgaming.com/

Glorious

About Us

Frontiers Market is the premier destination to buy and sell your livestock. We are on a mission to turn every pasture into a real-time marketplace. Our platform streamlines the discovery and transaction process of buying and selling livestock online. By leveraging artificial intelligence we help to significantly reduce the stress of the animals while improving the herd management practices of the everyday rancher.

Job Description

Frontiers Market is looking for a passionate, detail-oriented, and resourceful product manager. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and excited to be part of a fast-paced team. You will need to work self-directed, as well as collaborate with the executive team to monitor and drive progress, develop systems and processes and introduce new or alternative tools as necessary to develop our product. The tremendous growth at Frontiers Market provides you with the opportunity to be a part of a team of innovators that are leading a groundbreaking revolution in the cattle industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring the market and developing competitive analyses.
• Prioritizing product features and capabilities.
• Research, design, and develop machine vision algorithms and systems for various applications
• Implement and test machine vision systems on hardware platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advances in machine vision technology and incorporate them into new and existing systems
• Troubleshoot and debug machine vision systems and algorithms
• Maintaining and updating documentation

Requirements

• Local to Austin, TX
• BA/BS
• Strong understanding of programming skills in React, C++, Python, or MATLAB
• Experience with machine vision libraries and teams such as OpenCV, PCL, and Open3D
• Experience with machine learning and frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch
• Experience with hardware platforms such as cameras, sensors, and embedded systems
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Skills & Competences

• Highly resourceful
• Strong attention to accuracy
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Best in class judgment and decision-making ability
• Takes initiative proactively (doesn’t wait for management direction)
• Proven track record of resilience
• Highly adaptable
• Confident, with a strong propensity for execution without direction

This is a full-time Intern position with a competitive salary and equity package. If you are passionate about building products, improving the lives of hard-working people in our farming communities, and have the skills, experience and drive we are looking for, shoot us an email at [email protected].

Join Frontiers Market today and contribute to the transformation of the livestock industry!

Frontiers Market

Elevate your career in the thriving medical device sector as a Senior Product Manager. Lead strategic initiatives within the Orthobiologics portfolio, driving innovation, and collaborating across departments for success.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams and mentor fellow Product / Project Managers.
• Shape product strategy from R&D to production, ensuring market alignment.
• Manage end-to-end technical product development.
• Foster collaboration between departments for seamless product advancement.
• Identify customer needs and steer product specifications.
• Execute marketing, sales, and financial plans.
• Present business cases and drive sales opportunities.
• Monitor market trends and potential partnerships.
• This role involves up to 25% travel and is office-based.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years in medical device, orthopedics experience a plus.
• Strong public speaking and communication skills.
• Proficiency in public speaking at conferences, trade shows, training courses, and corporate events.

Skills and Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of orthopedics, orthobiologics, surgical environments, and arthroscopy.
• Skilled in effectively coordinating activities across different functions to achieve desired outcomes.
• Exceptional listening skills and the ability to identify customer concerns and objections.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity!

X4 Technology

Job Title: Product Manager

Location: Remote (US only and must reside within EST-Eastern Standard Time)

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Job Summary

We’re looking for an experienced Product Manager who is passionate about software and data service products operating in a cloud environment, and wants to join our dynamic and innovative team at Torchlight AI. The Product Manager will be responsible for listening to the voice of the customer, developing product roadmaps, and working with the technology team to implement key features and development. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the technology industry, as well as experience working with the US Department of Defense or public sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product roadmaps based on customer needs and market trends
• Interface with sales and business development teams to support growth activities
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design, messaging, and develop new products and features
• Manage the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch
• Lead the product steering committee for the business
• Work closely with the chief innovation officer on forward-thinking initiatives
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis
• Track and analyze product performance data
• Communicate product updates and strategies to stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in product management
• Experience working with the US Department of Defense or Intelligence Community (IC) is strongly encouraged
• Strong understanding of the technology industry, especially cloud-based SaaS and DaaS products
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology
• Chance to make a real impact on the defense industry and National Security
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

Why Torchlight AI?

At Torchlight AI, we’re passionate about creating technology solutions that empower people and organizations to achieve their goals. We believe that technology should be used for good, and we’re committed to making a positive impact on the world. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with talented and innovative people who share your values and your passion for excellence.

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive and inclusive work environment. We’re committed to your professional development and growth, and we’ll provide you with the resources and support you need to succeed.

If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a difference, then Torchlight AI is the place for you. Apply today and join our team of innovators!

Torchlight AI®

Job Title: Product Manager

Location: Dallas, TX

Duration: 6 months

Pay rate: 50 – 55

Tentative Start Date: 08/21/2023

Job Description:

Job Details:

• 3+ years Product owner experience in an e-commerce industry. ( Sales funnel is a plus)
• UI/UX Front end experience
• knowledge of microservices, swagger, basic understanding of react applications
• Use case, story, feature development, Technical refinement with architects
• Scrum team PM experience, working with UX, QA teams
• Product releases, insights, VOC analysis

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates

ASK Consulting

Overview:

Join a team of outdoor enthusiasts who are passionate about live fire cooking and outdoor living. The Category Manager is responsible for managing the “Live Fire Cooking” category within the company. They are tasked with the live fire cooking roadmap development and implementing strategies to drive sales, profitability and growth for the products within their assigned category.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Develops Breeo Product Category strategic direction, roadmap, and key product features/benefits. Craft comprehensive business plans including product trends, channel strategy, consumer focus, volume expectations, price, and margin requirements
• Conducts product competitive analyses via field visits, market research, customer feedback and sales data
• With the Project Manager, drives product development timelines for on-time delivery
• Drives business profitability through an understanding of key product levers; helps set product growth, P&L for the category by brand and channel
• Communicates product stories to cross functional teams; collaborates with sales and marketing teams to give product input to the creative assets and key selling points

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in consumer hard goods Category/Product Management or Product Development
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and a proven ability to drive a product line through a strong growth stage
• Strong leadership skills and cross-functional partnership
• Knowledge of the outdoor fire pit and/or outdoor furniture competitive landscape and the key industry dynamics preferred
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Experience communicating complex information to multiple individuals/audiences
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial perspective on business.
• Be known internally and externally as having a “can do” attitude
• Strong quantitative analysis skills and a passion for data-driven decisions

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Holidays Days
• Health Insurance Options
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• 401K Plan

BREEO

Job Title: Technical Product Manager

Location: Dallas, TX

Duration: 6 months

Pay rate: 55 – 60

Job Description:

Job Details:

• 8+ years of e-commerce/retail product management experience.
• Customer acquisition experience, specially upper funnel.
• Serves as the voice of the customer, understanding the customers needs and communicate those to the team.
• Solid technical background with understanding and experience in software development, architecture, micro services and web technologies
• Strong knowledge in AEM, Component building, React, JSON, Content Feed Management
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to convert consumer insights and performance data into high impact product initiatives
• Experience in creating product Roadmap and whitepapers for their product features and owns them
• Defines the Epics and detailed requirements for assigned areas of the product.
• Participate in the Agile process and ensure customer needs are clearly communicated through product requirements.
• Follow the agile development process leading to a successful release of product features
• Develops business cases for new product features, works with leadership and cross-functional teams to get alignment.
• Runs regularly scheduled business reviews for their product features and monitors product KPIs to ensure success metrics are being met
• Conduct product walk-throughs for both internal and external audiences
• Knowledge of hosted service providers such as AWS, MS Azure.
• Excellent written/verbal communication/presentation skills.

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

ASK Consulting