Panasonic Connect - Product Manager, Projectors, Higher Education & Corporate At Panasonic Connect, we connect the power of people and technology to change work, advance society and help connect to tomorrow. Empathy, results, relentlessness and teamwork are the foundations of the Panasonic Connect Culture. Our mission is to elevate the employee experience by empowering individuals to use their voice and have a positive impact on our business. As part of our team, you will push boundaries, take action, and face challenges alongside our customers to innovate experiences that define the changing world of work. Watch this video to see how we connect talent to opportunity, work to tomorrow and solutions to purpose. Come join our journey!

What You'll Get to Do:

• This position is responsible for managing current product solutions as well as leading future product development activities in collaboration with sales company and factory teams.
• The Product Management role requires a passionate individual with strong work ethic, verbal and written communication skills and a high value on team collaboration to accomplish mutual goals and objectives.
• Business Management Day to day activities include, but are not limited to promotion planning, marketing communication, product life-cycle management, SKU and price management, inventory management, competitive analysis, product training and education, and sales/partner support.
• Responsible for planning activities to expand the category, which includes Voice of Customer collection and analysis, market research, competitive analysis, product solution requirement documentation and business case development for strategic alignment with market demand and customer satisfaction.
• New Business Development Work with targeted customers, engineering, sales, and business development to identify, analyze, propose, and test new product business opportunities that will accelerate Product Category growth and profitability across all vertical markets. This includes Panasonic products, as well as 3rd party accessories and solutions.

What You'll Bring:

• Working knowledge of projectors, video projection, display & distribution technologies required.
• Working knowledge of IoT and systems integration preferred.
• Technical hardware software background with the ability to communicate with Product Engineering and Product Planning teams and translate complex concepts into product requirements and marketing terms.
• Proven experience in market analysis and providing product direction to factory R&D Engineering teams.
• Proven success in launching new product, market messaging and product life cycle management. · Experience managing pricing and programs for channel distribution and resellers, and direct customers

Education & Experience:

• College degree desired in Marketing, Business Development or Engineering.
• 5-7 years or equivalent experience in Product Management and/or Product Marketing.
• Experience with professional video projection systems and technology. Experience with professional AV system applications.

Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills with passion for individual and team success
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and team-oriented environment Detail oriented, analytical, decisive with exceptional organizational prioritization and problem-solving skills

Communications:

• High level of proactive communication written/oral Strong relationship building and negotiation skills Build networks, collect, and share wisdom through training/experience
• Clear, concise method of communicating information to internal/external customers

Other Requirements: 30 percent travel including international

What We Offer: The salary range of $120,000-$140,000 is just one component of Panasonic Connect's total
package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and
experience. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.

• High Performance Culture
• A focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Rewards and Recognition
• Learning & Development Opportunities Across Multiple Business Units
• Competitive compensation packages
• Hybrid work model
• Comprehensive benefits
• Paid Parental Care Leave
• Educational Assistance
• Volunteer time off
• Total Well Being Program
• Employee Referral Program

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Corporation of North America. #LI-NR1 #LI-Remote