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Job Summary:
The Associate Product Manager, ES&P will provide technical and traditional product management skills to manage a portfolio of selected Engineered Systems & Products (ES&P) on a global basis. The products are diverse in function, but all serve a similar role in supporting certain systems and/or programs on maritime vessels. The role has a technology component in that the Associate Product Manager, ES&P must be the final decision maker on the Value Proposition to be communicated to the commercial team and the end-user customers. The Product Manager will connect cross-functional teams to achieve long-term metrics and short-term goals, while monitoring the product lifecycle and communicating with R&D and/or supplier(s) on new customer needs.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage global product offering, monitoring sales and pricing positioning to ensure maximum value to the organization.
Manage global product brand to ensure Drew’s suite of product solutions evolves with industry trends, regulatory requirements, and customer needs.
Manage supplier relationships and instruct Operations on business requirements.
Develop product collateral, including product data sheets, sales presentations, and demonstration kits.
Monitor the marine industry trends and identify opportunities for new offerings.
Proactively learn all business functions required to achieve success in the assigned product line(s) while building systems to incorporate new product lines as they might be acquired.
Required / Desired Knowledge, Experiences and Skills:
1-2 years in a technical/commercial role or industrial marketing experience required, preferably in the Maritime Industry
Demonstrated product and/or project management results
Strong verbal and written communications skills in English language is required; additional language capabilities are a plus
Understanding of IMO regulations, including MARPOL Conventions, Classification Societies’ rules and Flag Administration requirements a plus
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and diligent in advancing long-term projects
Education/Certifications:
Physical Working Environment:
The position works in a climate-controlled office environment and requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time. Position requires domestic and international travel approximately up to 25%.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.