Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Product Director, the Product Manager will provide overall business leadership for Hardware and/or software.  The product Manager will be primarily responsible for product requirements, competitive positioning, and overall performance of the hardware and/or software.  The candidate will develop recommendations, establish a strategy and ensure its application and effectiveness. The Product Manager will also be responsible for ensuring that the product supports the overall strategy and goals of the company.

 

Job Description

  • Conduct market studies amongst clients and prospects in order to specify the market requirements for current and future products.

  • Develop new product ideas based on industry experience and through contact with clients, prospects and commercial partners.

  • Propose ideas to improve the existing products taking into account comments from clients, sales team, business units, and other participants.

  • Manage the entire product line life cycle including strategic planning for tactical activities.

  • Work with the product development team to design a business case for the development of new products or the improvement of current products.

  • Collaborate with the product development team to define and refine the product needs, enhancements, and other specifications.

  • Participate in the design reviews with the product development team. 

  • Participate in the product launch process with the marketing team.

  • Work with the marketing department to develop new marketing strategies for product marketing campaigns and product brand awareness programs.

  • Provide accurate analysis of the competition for developing global strategies and market positioning.

  • Determine the positioning of the product and its main benefits on the market.

  • Determine a price range that will meet the budgetary objectives.

  • Present the line of products to clients, sales team, business unit, internal groups as well as during trade shows. 

     

Qualifications

Essential:

  • 5 to 8 years of experience in the building automation system industry and/or in building and energy management.

  • 2 to 3 years experience in product management.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or business administration, marketing option.

  • Both English and French, spoken and written.

  • Travel 15% of time required.

     

    Asset:

  • Ability to develop and maintain a close relationship with clients, other corporate offices and companies, and key partnerships.

Profile

  • Strong leadership skills, showing autonomy and initiative

  • An in-depth knowledge of the building management system on building energy efficiency domains is required.

  • Efficient, motivated, independent, proactive, meticulous, and able to learn quickly.

  • Ability to quickly integrate into the product management department and contribute to the improvement of the portfolio by proven and sound techniques.

  • Demonstrate good teamwork and professional ethics

  • Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Above-average communication skills

  • Methodical and excellent sense of priorities

  • Respectful

     

Distech Controls Inc.

An innovation leader in energy management solutions, Distech Controls provides unique building management technologies and services that optimize energy efficiency and comfort in buildings, all the while reducing operating costs.  We deliver innovative solutions for greener buildings through our passion for innovation, quality, customer satisfaction, and sustainability.  Distech Controls serves multiple market segments through its worldwide business divisions, service offices and a superior network of Authorized Partners. www.distech-controls.com

 

Why work for Distech Controls?

  1. Dynamic workplace and fast growing international company
  2. Competitive salary and extensive benefits, including annual performance bonus, group insurances and retirement program
  3. 5 floating days and 3 weeks of vacation from year one
  4. Continuous professional development program
  5. Reward programs
  6. Modern work environment designed for our employees including indoor and outdoor bistro areas, lounges, coffee stations and gym; situated near Quartier Dix 30
  7. Selected as one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers for 2014

 

If you want to work for a fast-growing international company in the energy industry, look no further: recrutement@distech-controls.com

 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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