Product Manager - Martin Lighting

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

HARMAN Professional in Aarhus develops automated lighting fixtures under the Martin brand. Martin by HARMAN is one of the world leaders in R&D and manufacturing automated, intelligent entertainment and architectural lighting. The company is ambitious, and based on the positive track and growth, HARMAN Professional wants to strengthen the company's Product Management team with a motivated Product Manager to manage all aspects of the product life cycle process for the full portfolio of state-of-the-art lighting products.

You will join an international team who designs and manufactures lighting products for the biggest stages, theaters, festivals, arenas, and buildings around the world?

This role is focused on the long term, building the Martin Professional Lighting brand across markets and territories in EMEA, and contributes to the success of the Harman Professional Solutions EMEA business.

But that's not all - at HARMAN, you'll have the opportunity to be heard and respected, to rapidly develop your skills and cultivate new ideas in our agile and supportive culture.

Product Manager - Lighting

Please note that this role requires you to have Danish / European right to work we are unable to offer any sponsorship for this role.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.,

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Harman Kardon, Mark Levinson and Revel.
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development.
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates listening experience.

About the Role:

The Product Manager, Lighting – MAC Performance is an expert that manages all aspects of the product life cycle process for the full portfolio this position owns. This role will be expected to conduct market research, generate product specifications and pricing, create business plans and support strategy development for this product portfolio. The role will need to be able lead and liaise with other internal teams including R&D, regional sales, global marketing and operations teams.

What You Will Do:

The Product Manager will work with his superior to develop portfolio strategies in line with the long-term strategic vision for this segment. The Product Manager will have an in-depth working knowledge of these products and their application. Essential responsibilities will include:

• Championing products from concept through development, launch, promotion, mid-life / upgrade to discontinuation/replacement working closely with other stakeholders including Marketing Communications, Engineering, Regional Sales, Project Teams and Application Specialists.
• Developing and accessing market research into competitors and their products as well as establishing customer requirements and understanding the demands of their applications.
• Uses information and expertise to work with Sales to inform strategy to gain product market share.
• Works to create solutions by identifying and exploring synergies between product lines.
• Works to develop a product pipeline by analyzing product requirements and development programs: preparing new product proposals, business cases, ROI analysis and product concept documents.
• Supports regional Sales Directors in the product messaging and launch of new products, as well as providing product marketing support for promotions, trade shows and sales events.
• Provides training and product support to Product and Application Specialists.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Determines product pricing by utilizing market research data and business intel; reviewing production and sales costs and anticipating volume by consolidating input from regional sales organizations.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Extensive experience in the professional live event and stage lighting industry.
• Expert level of understanding on automated lighting products for this sector.
• In depth knowledge of the performance lighting market with thorough understanding of needs and workflows for customers, lighting designers and other industry professionals.
• Thorough understanding of sub-verticals, applications and use cases.
• Ability to configure, program and operate lighting console for product demos and reviews.
• Must be fluent in English in all areas: reading, writing and speaking.
• To complete the demands of the role this person must:

- Have experience writing detailed and sound business plans and product

specifications.

- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to vary their personal style to different

audiences including sales and marketing team members and R&D project

teams.

- Excellent presentation communication skills for internal and external events.

- Proven negotiating and motivational skills involved in resourcing projects for

new products.

Bonus Points if You Have:

• Results-Driven: Having a proactive, goal-oriented approach to decision making. Clear and strategic thinker; proven experience in translating strategies into actionable plans. Capable of handling multiples projects / initiatives simultaneously and executing to completion.
• Team Player: Having respect for colleagues; leading teams with clarity and accountability. Proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can effectively work with all levels of a global matrixed organization.
• Change Orientation: Able to adapt to changing demands and conditions. Act as a Change Management expert and enabler on various projects and programs across the business.
• Customer Focus: Providing exceptional service and quality to external and internal customers. Understanding and working in past organizations that have centralized and de-centralized structures as business requirements change.
• Self-Awareness: Accepting responsibility for personal development and actions. Have clear objectives and strives to exceed them.Takes ownership for personal career and skill development.

What Makes You Eligible:

• Willingness to work at Harman Professional Denmark office in Aarhus at least 3 days per week.
• Willingness to travel globally a minimum of 50 days per year.

What We Offer:

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.