EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

This position will be focusing primarily on our Energy Systems line of business, which include telecommunications, IT, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), utilities and switchgear, security, emergency lighting and general electronics. Some of the reserve power brands include PowerSafe,DataSafe, and Genesis. Our extensive product range serves a variety of reserve power applications and consistently delivers the most effective, powerful and reliable batteries available.

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Job Purpose

Use a high degree of technical competence and project management experience to manage new and existing products through all phases of the product life cycle. Define product requirements that meet market needs and ensure that profitable products are created, tested, and are ready for market.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage products through the life cycle, from strategic planning, tactical execution to end-of-life.
• Lead a cross-functional team through all phases of product development, from concept to release, on-time delivery, and anticipated external expense.
• Coordinate bill of materials, material costs, labor, and cost of development for quote generation.
• Identify products requiring gross margin improvements and drive necessary cost reduction activities.
• In conjunction with Sales Engineering, translate opportunity/customer-specific needs into technical requirements (PRSD).
• In conjunction with Corporate Marketing, translate market needs into technical requirements (PRSD), conduct market research, generate product/industry/competitive trends analyses, and create product roadmaps for standard product lines.
• In conjunction with Account Management & Corporate Marketing, develop and maintain all product management documentation, including product concept proposals, business cases, product needs & requirements, product specifications, launch plans, product collateral, and training materials.
• Establish relationships with Account Management and Sales Engineering to position and sell products successfully, providing training and leadership on strategic opportunities and participating in visits to customers, prospects, and partners.
• In conjunction with Technical Support, identify product reliability trends and support preventative/corrective action.
• Provide support for Field Services and Technical Support including product training and assisting in field issues as necessary.
• Ensure product changes follow Product Change Notification (PCN) procedure.
• Contribute to collection of data for company Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as defined in the ISO and TL processes.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts with the team and promote healthy, respectful communications.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field
• Minimum 3-4 years of product management, life cycle, and/or marketing experience required
• Background in a minimum of one industry: Telecommunications, Utility, UPS, Cable/MSO, Transportation, Government/Military, Energy Storage

Preferred

• MBA preferred
• 5+ years experience preferred