• Grow revenue and sustain margin in assigned class. Revenue growth happens through “Keep the Peg”; sustaining and updating current product line, and “Win the Peg”; identifying and capitalizing on other opportunities, taking competitive pegs in VGA and other CE categories
• Develop successful and profitable accessory products for multiple channels from concept to manufacture to first shipment. Will require careful detailed planning, follow-up and attention to detail.
• Creates and executes project work plans/specs and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Manages day-to-day development and operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Reviews documentation prepared by team for approval.
• Through attention to detail and collaboration with our engineering team and QA/QC teams minimizes our exposure and risk on products.
• Ensures project documentation is complete, current, accurate, and entered timely in the product Database.
• Assist and supervise PM1
o Mentor PM1 with knowledge and experience you have gained
o Encourage PM1 to take responsibility for their development within the company.
o Challenge PM1 to progress toward their professional development goals.
Product Accounting
• Analyzes product revenue and profitability throughout the product lifecycle
• Use basic revenue models, Cost Analysis, Tool Plans, and Bill of Materials and make decisions accordingly.
• Know the competitive landscape as best possible from BOM through SRP
Communication
• Collaborate and coordinate with team members in multiple locations to achieve team objectives
• Communicate precisely and quickly to individuals of others teams (e.g., Sales, Marketing Engineering, Finance, Legal, Customer Service and Production)
• Effectively communicate relevant project information to superiors.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
Technical Understanding
• Possess general understanding in the areas of product development, manufacturing process, and industry safety standards.
• Possess a thorough understanding of our capabilities.
• Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application.
Leadership
• Challenge others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor.
• Inspire coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence.
• Identify opportunities for employee and team improvement and make constructive suggestions for change.
• Manage the process of innovative change effectively.
• Remain on the forefront of emerging industry practices, and share with coworkers.
Teamwork
• Consistently acknowledge and appreciate each team member’s contributions.
• Effectively utilize each team member to his/her fullest potential.
• Motivate team to work together in the most efficient manner.
• Keep track of lessons learned and share those lessons with team members.
Licensor Relationship Management
• Manage day-to-day licensor interaction that is tied to “Keep the Peg” and “Win the Peg” strategies.
• Communicate effectively with licensor to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
• Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen licensor relationships.
• Meet periodically with licensor representatives (at company locations and licensor headquarters).
Candidate Requirement
• Minimum 5+ years of experience working as a product manager or developer in the CE industry
• Extensive experience in manufacturing products in China
• Bachelor or Technical Degree related to skills that would be utilized in your assigned class.
• Solid communicating and writing skills, familiar with all Microsoft’s business programs
• Tenacious in follow-up and driven to overcome and succeed

• Location: Sherman Oaks, CA
• Compensation: 65K-90K
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