Senior Software Product Manager - Luminator Technology Group

Department:  Product Management	Job Status: Full-time
FLSA Status:   Exempt	Reports To: VP of Product Mgmt.
Division:  LMT	Amount of Travel Required: Less than 5%
Work Schedule:   M-F	Positions Supervised: 0

Luminator Technology Group is a global leader in technology solutions that increase intelligence, safety, and efficiency for public transit operations. Delivering a universal portfolio of hardware and software solutions through well-known and well-established regional organizations, Luminator is a global company with a small-enterprise approach and commitment to customer success, serving customers in more than 85 countries, and employing nearly 1,000 people worldwide.

Luminator is a leading innovator in the design and manufacturing of communications and lighting products for more than 90 years in transit, rail, and aerospace industries. Luminator is seeking to fill our full-time Senior Software Product Manager role to join our growing and dynamic Product Management team where you will be an integral part of the team by providing valuable input as we work toward assessing and implementing goals and mission of the department and Luminator.

The successful Senior Software Product Manager candidate will be part of a team working to expand a strong and proven concept that has solid growth potential, with the opportunity to create substantial shareholder value. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, and post-launch optimization. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales, to deliver innovative solutions that meet our customers' needs and drive business growth.

Why Work at Luminator?

Luminator fosters a collaborative work environment that encourages creativity, personal growth, and professional development. We offer a competitive total compensation package, a generous vacation and sick leave plan, plus 10 paid company holidays, and 2 floating holidays. Luminator offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, and 401k options. With a commitment to excellence, our company offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and supportive workplace, ensuring your career flourishes as our organization grows.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The successful candidate will have the ability to challenge the organization effectively, resolve problems, and willing to provide a hands-on approach in finding solutions. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions.

• Product Strategy and Vision: Develop and communicate a clear product vision, strategy, and roadmap for hardware and software products. Analyze market trends, customer feedback, and industry developments to identify new opportunities and define product priorities.
• Requirements Gathering and Analysis: Conduct thorough market research and gather customer insights to understand user needs, pain points, and preferences. Translate findings into well-defined product requirements and specifications.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with engineering, design, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination throughout the product development lifecycle. Foster a cohesive, agile environment that promotes efficient and effective teamwork.
• Product Development: Oversee the end-to-end product development process, including ideation, prototyping, testing, and release. Work closely with the engineering team to ensure products are delivered on time, within budget, and with high-quality standards.
• User Experience (UX) Design: Champion user-centric design principles and ensure that hardware and software products deliver an exceptional user experience. Collaborate with the design team to create intuitive and visually appealing interfaces.
• Competitive Analysis: Conduct regular assessments of competitors' products and industry trends to identify potential threats and opportunities. Use this analysis to refine the product strategy and differentiate our offerings.
• Go-to-Market Strategy: Develop comprehensive go-to-market plans that encompass product positioning, pricing, marketing, and sales strategies. Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to ensure successful product launches and adoption.
• Performance Tracking and Optimization: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success. Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and analyze data to identify areas for improvement and drive iterative enhancements.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee products from launch through their entire lifecycle. Make data-driven decisions regarding feature updates, upgrades, and end-of-life strategies.
• Stakeholder Communication: Keep key stakeholders, including senior management, informed about product progress, challenges, and successes through regular updates and presentations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Senior Software Product Manager will be an experienced candidate who can successfully lead as a very hands-on Product Manager to scale for additional growth and maximize potential.

This candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required. Master’s degree in software engineering or other engineering discipline preferred.
• At least 6 years of experience as a Product Manager in software product management or related field utilizing agile methodology.
• Prior experience in managing software products hosted in cloud services (Azure, AWS, Google, etc.) related to digital content and/or remote device (IoT etc.) management strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Ability to analyze needs and product requirements to create a design.
• Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

ADDITIONAL PRIORITIES: 

The Senior Software Product Manager will prioritize and broadly execute the following:

• Strong technical background and understanding of hardware and software engineering principles.
• Practical knowledge of communication methods, protocols, and options (wired, wireless, TCP/IP).
• Demonstrated success in developing and launching innovative products from concept to market.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and project management tools.
• Familiarity with user experience design principles and market research techniques.
• A strategic mindset with a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements for hardware products, preferred.
• Familiarity with product analytics and data visualization tools, preferred.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Luminator Technology Group intends to provide a safe and drug-free work environment for our customers and our employees. As a condition of employment Luminator Technology Group will require a negative drug screen during the pre-employment process due to working on or with federal contracts.

It is the policy of Luminator to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Luminator prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

The above described responsibilities and requirements are a general guide for the role you are applying for and are not all inclusive of the job requirements.

Luminator Technology Group does not accept staffing agency candidates for our postings.

All positions posted are required to be in office unless otherwise posted.

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