Product Manager

As a Product Manager at our Oconomowoc location, your responsibilities will include defining product offerings, developing strategic plans for new products, conducting market research, and supporting product launches. You will also monitor product performance and profitability, ensure that sales teams are well-equipped with marketing documentation, and act as the voice of the customer to inform future product developments.

To qualify as a Product Manager in our Oconomowoc office, you will need at least a Bachelor’s Degree along with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in product management or new product development. It is beneficial to have experience in the mobility market and familiarity with OEM or dealer distribution environments, as these insights will help you excel in your role.

The ideal Product Manager at our Oconomowoc location should have strong analytical skills to interpret market data, excellent communication abilities for both written and verbal presentations, and proficiency with MS Office software. Additionally, you should have a keen ability to understand customer needs and convert those insights into actionable product strategies.

The work environment for a Product Manager in Oconomowoc is primarily office-based, offering a dynamic atmosphere where collaboration and creativity are encouraged. You can expect to work on various projects, sitting at a desk or using standard office equipment, while also needing to attend meetings and engage with internal departments and external customers.

The Product Manager position in Oconomowoc requires approximately 25% travel, both domestically and internationally. This travel is typically related to customer engagement, dealer visits, and other opportunities to enhance product knowledge and support.

In an interview for the Product Manager role, you can discuss a systematic approach that includes analyzing customer feedback, competitor benchmarking, and leveraging insights from sales teams to guide your research. Examples of specific methods like surveys, focus groups, and industry reports enhance your response.

Answer this question by emphasizing collaboration and data-driven decision-making. Describe how you typically consider customer needs, market trends, and stakeholder feedback when prioritizing features, and provide an example to demonstrate your experience.

Provide a concrete example where you defined phases, from introduction to phase-out, including the strategies you implemented to ensure that the product met market demands and achieved profitability.

Discuss your approach to evaluating product profitability, which may include analyzing sales data, understanding cost structures, and making data-driven recommendations to enhance performance.

Highlight the significance of customer feedback in your development process, explaining how you integrate those insights into making informed product decisions and driving improvements.

Mention your conflict resolution strategies, such as active listening and finding common ground, and share a specific example of how you navigated a challenging situation to maintain team cohesion.

Discuss key performance indicators like market share, customer satisfaction scores, and time-to-market for new launches, illustrating your experience with these metrics in previous roles.

Highlight strategies you use, such as regular meetings, shared goals, and collaboration on training materials to maintain alignment and ensure that both teams are working towards a common vision.

Use a specific example to outline the challenges faced during the product launch, your problem-solving process, and the successful outcomes as a result of your management.

Mention specific tools and software you’re familiar with, such as product management software, data analysis tools, and project management platforms, explaining how they help in managing product tasks effectively.