Product Operations Manager, GTM - TCL North America

Job description

Job Summary

TCL is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Product Operations Manager to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in driving the success of our products by optimizing operational processes, conducting market analysis, and managing go-to-market strategies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, sales, marketing, and supply chain, to ensure efficient product launches and ongoing success. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong analytical background, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to manage projects effectively.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

Market Analysis:

• Conduct comprehensive local market analysis, including market demand, trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscape using SWOT analysis.
• Develop proposals for regional products and sales strategies based on market insights.

RFP Support:

• Collaborate with the product line team to deliver compelling product and pricing solutions for carrier RFPs (bidding projects).

Project Go-to-Market (GTM) Management:

• Lead and manage project teams, developing and executing GTM strategies and plans.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define project tasks, assign ownership, monitor progress, and conduct reviews.
• Facilitate experience sharing and continuous improvement within project teams.

Product Lifecycle & ROI Management:

• Monitor and analyze sales orders (SO) in collaboration with the sales team.
• Verify and finalize the sales & inventory (SI) plan with the supply chain team to maintain healthy product turnover.
• Adjust strategies and action plans throughout the product lifecycle.
• Propose and implement seasonality promotion plans.
• Supervise and review investment and returns to achieve revenue and profitability goals.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Generate weekly SI/SO/Inventory analysis reports.
• Provide biweekly project GTM progress reports.
• Deliver monthly business review reports.

Qualification/Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in product GTM, product marketing, or market research, preferably in the mobile telecom industry
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and guide cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity.
• Adept at creating data visualizations to communicate clear and concise messages to various audiences.
• Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables, charts, and formulas.
• Ability to participate in night meetings or calls with HQ (China) for production alignment.
• Willingness to travel overseas as required to support program implementations (approximately 10% of the time).
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Yearly bonus

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)
• Marketing: 1 year (Required)
• Pivot tables: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Irvine, CA 92618 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Irvine, CA 92618: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person