Senior Product Manager - Smart Home - TP-Link Systems Inc.

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.

We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology. 

Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle. 

Job Description:

We are seeking a passionate and results-driven Senior Product Manager with 5-10 years of successful experience in product planning, strategy, definition, and management. This role focuses on product definition, roadmap planning, and lifecycle management ensuring that our HVAC&HEMS or Portable Power Station products not only meet but exceed market demands and customer expectations. You'll be at the forefront of product innovation, transforming customer insights into competitive, cutting-edge products that make a real impact on people’s lives.

Responsibilities:

User Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of global user product usage scenarios to identify and understand genuine user needs to identify new opportunities and inform product decisions.
• Demonstrate a keen observation of daily life, providing suggestions for product improvements and innovations through detailed user insights.

Competitor Analysis:

• Accurately and swiftly summarize competitor product features, conducting targeted comparisons with TP-Link smart home products

Market Exploration:

• Engage with clients in the HEMS and Portable Power Station industry to define products tailored to the targeted market, exploring new directions for the development of TP-Link smart home products.

Technical Research and Innovation:

• Conduct in-depth research on new technologies, applying innovation into products to enhance user experience and product competitiveness.

Product Definition and Management:

• Promptly define competitive products and software features based on market competition, user needs, technological advancements, and global variances, aligning with the company's overall strategy with product matrix and roadmap.
• Create comprehensive product requirement documents to guide the design and development teams.
• Manage the product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life, including but not limited to product positioning, pricing, go-to-market strategies, and phase out strategy.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Actively express product features, user value, and competitive advantages, collaborating with TP-Link's creatively rich product team for discussion and refinement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, marketing, sales, and factory in both China and the United States to bring products to market.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including sales team and key partners.
• Prepare and present product updates to executive leadership and other internal teams.
• Collaborate with the global sales team to create monthly product production plans, adjusting based on sales and competitive conditions.

Product Operations:

• Monitor product performance metrics and make data-driven decisions to optimize product or iterate product.
• Together with the growth team sales team, and FAE team to develop strategies and practices to ensure product sales growth and work towards sales success.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field
• 5+ years of proven experience in product planning, definition, and management in the smart home or consumer electronics industry.
• Proven track record of delivering successful products from concept to market.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Strong technical understanding and ability to engage in technical decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with smart home industry such as IoT, HAVC, HEMS, green energy industry, and home automation platforms.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong customer focus.
• Open-minded, problem-oriented thinking, systematic thinking, structural thinking.

Benefits

Salary range: $142,000 - $222,000

• Free snacks and drinks, and provided lunch on Fridays
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
• Contributions to 401k funds
• Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases
• Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
• Quarterly team-building events

At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.