Job Summary:
MaxLite seeks an experienced Product Manager to drive strategic growth of our c-Max Lighting Controls portfolio. This role develops product roadmaps, provides product marketing and technical support, and collaborates cross-functionally to deliver innovative lighting control solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Product Roadmap Development
- Develop and implement robust multi-year controls roadmap with strong focus on driving innovation
- Collaborate with Engineering, other category product managers and key industry organizations to develop technology roadmap and provide strategic direction for innovative growth opportunities
- Manage complete product lifecycles from concept to obsolescence, optimizing portfolio mix and market leadership
- Evaluate existing and emerging technologies to identify solutions that will reliably operate in a wide range of installed environments
Marketing Intelligence
- Conduct comprehensive Voice of Customer (VOC) research to develop insights, business cases, and set clear product priorities to launch impactful products
- Establish deep understanding of competition, channels, pricing, and customers to execute strategies against competitive threats
- Provide sales forecasts, competitive analysis, and market insights to guide product launch and inventory strategies to maintain a healthy portfolio
Sales Support & Technical Expertise
- Support sales teams and agent network with technical expertise and conduct regular training on product features and competitive positioning
- Drive strong customer engagement through product and application support, including quotes and bills of material assistance for large RFP’s and project takeoffs
- Create sales enablement tools including competitive comparison documents
Marketing & Pricing Strategy
- Establish value-based pricing to maintain healthy margins. Update pricing plans regularly based on market data, sales feedback, product sales performance and competitive pricing intelligence
- Collaborate with marketing on promotional programs and collateral including brochures, data sheets, and videos
- Develop compelling product messaging and support trade shows and customer demonstrations
- Develop case studies and application guides that showcase product capabilities and benefits
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field
- Minimum 5-7 years of product management experience, preferably in lighting, controls, or building automation
- Proven track record of successful product launches and portfolio growth
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of lighting control systems, sensors, and smart building technologies
- Practical hands-on knowledge of wireless communication protocols (Zigbee, WiFi, Bluetooth) a must
- Lighting experience with developing and managing IoT solutions and services highly desirable
- Familiarity with building automation systems and integration requirements
- Experience with product lifecycle management tools and methodologies
- Proficiency in market research techniques and data analysis
Professional Skills
- Experience with go-to-market strategies and product positioning
- Exceptional ability to understand customer needs and market technology trends
- Excellent interpersonal skills and deadline driven while being collaborative and emotionally intelligent
- Results oriented with strong ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Detail oriented with strong presentation skills (need to be comfortable in front of customers)
About MaxLite
MaxLite has been a trusted name in the lighting industry since 1993. From new construction to retrofit or renovation, MaxLite offers the most complete portfolio of indoor and outdoor LED lamps, luminaires and advanced lighting controls. Its award-winning c-Max Lighting controls is an innovative plug-and-play platform designed to make lighting controls accessible, scalable and future-ready for a wide variety of industrial and commercial applications. Access more information at www.maxlite.com/cmax