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Product Manager Canada

About the role

Reporting to the VP Marketing, the Product Manager oversees the entire product life cycle, from introduction to end of life. This role includes managing Canadian-specific product collateral and ensuring alignment with market needs. The Product Manager also collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy and execution.

Responsibilities

New Product Introductions (NPI):

  • Responsible for overseeing the entire project management process for new product introductions, ensuring punctual launches adapted for the Canadian market.
  • Conduct market research to identify customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape for the Canadian market (including forecasting, pricing, additional product features, etc.).
  • Collaborate with US Product Management to ensure Canadian launch needs are met and conduct regular reviews.
  • Act as a bridge between different departments (operations, sales, marketing, finance, engineering, packaging, etc.), and communicate regularly to ensure alignment of NPI goals and objectives.
  • Responsible for item creation, packaging, forecasting, pricing, and training.
  • Coordinate engineering and graphic aspects/timelines for packaging. Work together with graphic designers to develop marketing collateral (sales tools merchandising) to ensure effective Canadian launch.
  • Ensure product related data integrity in Oracle to allow quotes and sales.
  • Develop business cases for new products, improvements, and ventures as needed for the Canadian market. 

Product Lifecycle Management:

  • Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle, including end-of-life strategy.
  • Develop and propose strategies for discontinuing non-performing products such as customizations or promotions to boost or sell them off.
  • Collaborate with Sales and recommend appropriate product placement, channel, and promotional plans.
  • Review and evaluate profitability margins on product lines and propose costing/pricing adjustments as needed.
  • Collect and incorporate feedback for continuous improvement of products.
  • Participate in trade shows, exhibitions, and commercial events.
  • Act as the product leader within the company.
  • Collaborate with marketing in developing tools, promotions, and merchandising materials to support product sales, including the Strategic Sales Plan. 

Qualifications

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficient in project management methodologies and financial aspects (budgeting and forecasting)
  • Attention to detail, especially in product specifications and requirements.
  • Ability to think strategically and proficient in conducting market research and analysis.
  • Willingness to continuously learn and stay updated on industry trends and advancements.
  • Basic understanding of relevant technologies and technical aspects related to the product.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (business, marketing, engineering, etc.)
  • 3-5 years of proven experience in product management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
  • Familiarity with the industry, an asset.
  • Experience in Oracle, SAP, or other ERP systems, an asset

Travel

  • 5%

What we offer

  • Work-life balance
  • A stimulating and friendly work environment 
  • Complete group insurance program & group RRSP 
  • Employee assistance program
  • Recognition programs 
  • Skills development program

 

Join our team now! Send us your CV with a cover letter to recrutementcanada@leviton.com. 

By submitting their application, candidates consent to the collection, use, and retention of their necessary personal information for the recruitment process. This data will be managed in accordance with the requirements of Quebec’s Law 25, ensuring its confidentiality and security. We commit to collecting only relevant information and protecting it against unauthorized access. Candidates’ personal information will be retained only for the duration necessary to evaluate their application and will then be deleted in accordance with our data retention policy.

About Leviton

At Leviton, we build what’s next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical, to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers’ lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.