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What You'll Get To Do:

Managed Service & Solutions Group

Panasonic has an immediate opening available for Product & Engineering Manager for the strategic product category of our Point of Sale, Kiosk and Wireless solutions.

We are seeking a dynamic and technically adept Product Manager to lead the strategic development and lifecycle of our POS (Point-of-Sale) and WAS (Wireless) solutions. This hybrid role combines the strategic vision and market focus of a Product Manager with the technical depth and problem-solving capabilities of an Engineer. The ideal candidate will drive product innovation, lead cross-functional initiatives, and ensure seamless integration of hardware and software solutions that meet evolving customer needs.

Key Accountabilities:

The Product Management role requires a passionate individual with strong work ethic, verbal and written communication skills, technical knowledge of IT systems and a high value on team collaboration to accomplish mutual goals and objectives.

Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management

• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for POS and WAS solutions, including roadmap development, go-to-market strategy, and lifecycle optimization.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, engineering, and factory teams to define product positioning, pricing, and promotional strategies.
• Lead product training, partner enablement, and internal education to ensure alignment across all stakeholders.
• Manage SKU rationalization, pricing models, and inventory planning to optimize profitability and operational efficiency.

Engineering & Technical Integration

• Serve as the technical liaison between engineering, sales, and customers to ensure product feasibility, integration, and performance.
• Conduct solution testing, validation, and troubleshooting for hardware/software deployments.
• Translate customer requirements into technical specifications and collaborate with engineering teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.
• Evaluate third-party accessories and technologies for compatibility and value-add integration.

Market Intelligence & Customer Engagement

• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and Voice-of-Customer (VoC) studies to identify trends and inform product decisions.
• Develop business cases and product requirement documents (PRDs) that align with strategic goals and customer expectations.
• Engage directly with key customers and partners to gather feedback, validate concepts, and drive adoption.

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:

• Proven experience in product management and/or engineering roles within the IT, POS, or A/V solutions space.
• Strong understanding of POS and WAS ecosystems, including hardware, software, and network infrastructure.
• Technical fluency to communicate effectively with engineering teams and customer IT stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in launching new products, managing product roadmaps, and driving cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with pricing strategy, channel programs (distribution/reseller), and direct customer engagement.
• Ability to build and present business cases, including revenue projections, margin analysis, and support requirements.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Education & Experience:

• College degree desired in Business Development or Engineering.
• 5-7 years or equivalent experience in Product Management and/or Product Engineering.
• Experience with POS systems (hardware, software, infrastructure). Neural Network experience preferred.
• Experience with professional A/V 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:

• Remote location
• 60% travel

What We Offer:

• 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.