Manager – Product Development
| Company | Denso |
|---|---|
| Location | Plano, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of product development theories, processes and terms
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and good presentation skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Negotiation skills to resolve difficult or complicated situations
- Advanced level of experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Analytical skills to interpret potentially conflicting data
- Experience with Business Intelligence platforms
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- People management
- Bachelors degree in marketing, business or related field
- Minimum of 10 years of related experience
Responsibilities
- Researches the design of products and ensures that quality standards are met.
- Evaluates and resolves with product managers the technical feasibility, design optimization and production issues with new or existing products.
- Ensures that labeling and marketing/promotional literature match product specifications.
- Researches and monitors existing client base and industry developments to identify potential new product opportunities.
- Partners with other departments to establish a design, technology, product development and vendor strategy.
- Prepares project budgets and prepares financial analysis for executive management review and approval.
- Responsible, along with senior management, for the development of short-and-long range plans for assigned products.
- Performs Human Resources activities including tracking of time and attendance, associate counseling, scheduling, evaluating work performance and assists in skill development.
- Fosters high morale and teamwork by supporting the activities of subordinates through daily interaction and one on one contact.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Automotive aftermarket experience