Product Manager

Job Description :

Boston-Power, Inc. is currently seeking an ambitious, talented and strategic Product Manager who will be responsible for partnering closely with the Large Format development organization to manage the product roadmap. Reporting to the Director, Large Format Battery Product Management and based at our Corporate office in Westborough, MA the role will involve organizing, researching and analyzing market trends, understanding the competitive environment and defining the Company’s large format products relative to their market opportunity- primarily focusing on the energy storage, transportation and military markets. A demonstrated understanding of the customer needs and a history of working with engineering and sales to translate customer needs into an effective product roadmap is a must. The successful candidate will have a history of high credibility in working with and presenting to customers, partners, press and analysts, along with a strong technical aptitude. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your finely tuned Product Management skills and leadership abilities while working within an exciting and dynamic, pre-IPO company.

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for the development of key messaging documents for large format products that include product positioning, product packaging, product specifications, data sheets and value proposition;

· Provide product content, training to sales, marketing communications and partner with marketing teams, as well as support the positioning, branding and launching of the products in the market;

· Actively manage the product lifecycle including developing detailed product requirements and business plans, and driving through the company’s stage/gate process;

· Organize and track relevant competitive data;

· Support sales in closing large format opportunities globally;

· Responsible for developing Product Collateral/Web content;

· Champion various Boston-Power products being a product spokesperson and evangelist attending various public speaking venues in support of this function;

· Responsible for pricing recommendations;

· Responsible for technology sourcing and product training, on an ongoing basis.

Requirements:

· Masters degree, MBA preferred;

· Ten (10) plus years product management related business experience, preferably from the battery, automotive, semiconductor or consumer-electronics industry;

· Ten (10) years minimum experience in a lead product management function;

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to develop and deliver presentations to senior management, customers, partners, press and analysts;

· Technically strong, with the ability to garner respect from a technical audience;

· Must have demonstrated research and analytic skills, as well as the ability to take disparate information (i.e. research data, brain storming ideas) and make strategic recommendations quickly;

· Demonstrated stakeholder collaboration experience, with the ability to quickly develop and manage both internal and external relationships and contacts;

· Advanced knowledge of product and project management principles, practices, methods and terminology;

· Experienced and skilled in business plan and product requirements development;

· Adept at managing multiple competing priorities;

· Must thrive in a fast paced, ever changing, entrepreneurial environment with tight deadlines and multiple priorities;

· Ability and willingness to travel 25% of the time.

Boston-Power®, Inc. is an emerging portable power company answering the call for safer, longer lasting Lithium-ion batteries – today. With our Management Team of recognized authorities in the battery industry and sound backing from leading venture capital firms, we have dramatically improved the quality and safety of lithium-ion batteries while delivering performance levels never previously seen in the industry.

Boston-Power stands out because of the passion and creativity our team brings to the work we do. Along with an exceptional culture, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, an entrepreneurial environment, and the opportunity for employees to enhance their careers and achieve greater levels of responsibility as the company grows. Founded in 2005 by CEO Dr. Christina Lampe-Onnerud, the company is headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts and has Six Sigma-level manufacturing operations in mainland China and Taiwan. Boston-Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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