Sr. Product Manager - Video Devices

Description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Aperçu de l’entreprise

Chez Motorola Solutions, nous pensons que tout commence par nos employés. Nous sommes une communauté mondiale soudée, unie par la volonté incessante de contribuer à la sécurité des personnes partout dans le monde. Nous concevons et connectons des technologies qui contribuent à protéger les personnes, les biens et les infrastructures. Nos solutions favorisent la collaboration essentielle pour améliorer la sécurité des populations, des écoles, des hôpitaux, des entreprises et, finalement, des nations. Connectez-vous à une carrière qui compte et aidez-nous à bâtir un avenir plus sûr.

Department Overview

Motorola Solution’s Video Division is defining the future of the security industry through innovative end-to-end-solutions. We’re changing the landscape of the surveillance industry through advanced award-winning AI based surveillance systems. Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world and our team is advancing the field as it applies to the surveillance industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute to intelligent camera surveillance systems through product management of our fixed camera devices for the Avigilon and Pelco portfolio of cameras and sensors.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Group Product Manager, you will be responsible for the overall success of one or more assigned areas within the video devices hardware team. We are the dynamic team behind the cameras and sensors that are a critical component in the company’s overall solutions. We're responsible for delivering a seamless solution that makes our entire end-to-end product ecosystem shine. Our mission is to relentlessly drive maximum business impact and deliver unparalleled customer value, from installation through day-to-day monitoring and event management. Like all positions in the Product Management organization, this role will be responsible for the continued expansion of video analytics and AI into the product portfolio.

The successful candidate will take ownership of a segment of the team's portfolio and be a key contributor to strategic initiatives. This position requires extensive collaboration with external customers and partners, as well as a variety of internal stakeholders. These include other camera hardware and video management system product managers, firmware and software engineers, and marketing professionals. The primary focus of these partnerships will be to deliver innovative camera solutions and supporting tools that are vital for both retaining and growing revenue of our devices and VMS portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Market
• Being the voice of the market and customer within the organization
• Develop a thorough understanding of the needs of the physical security market by conducting market research supported by on-going collaboration with customers, channel partners, and internal stakeholders for our key verticals and geographic markets
• Deeply understanding the competitive environment and our product competitive position
• Product Roadmap
• Working with the product management team to define a clear product vision for your respective area that ties into the overarching strategy
• Defining the who, what, why, where, and when (but not the how) for your assignments and champion that within the organization and ensure all decisions are consistent with that vision
• Work with engineering and technology teams to conduct research into new areas and create innovative solutions
• Product Life-Cycle
• Own and manage elements of the devices portfolio throughout the entire product life cycle
• Develop and maintain the business case for each project and/or major feature enhancement including revenue projections and project ROI
• Liaise requirements between the extended product management team and respective engineering teams
• Continually monitor product performance and take action accordingly
• Create presentations for various stakeholders to communicate changes, new releases and product end of life
• Validate sales forecast working with Finance, Planning and Analysis
• Field Engagement
• Garner technical product knowledge, respond to field inquiries and escalations
• Work closely with training teams to develop material and sales tools for internal and partner training courses

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• At least 5+ years of Product Management experience with hardware device development lifecycles in a mature NPI process as part of a global organization
• Exceptional critical thinker, decisive, ability to anticipate market trends, evaluate trade-offs and risk in a manner that results in a well thought out strategy
• Project management experience would be an asset
• Candidates will possess both technical and business acumen
• Strong analytical skills are required
• Strong oral communication skills. Must be able to effectively present ideas, roadmap elements, status updates and/or proposals to upper levels of management, including non-technical staff
• Exceptional written communication skills in support of vision and market definitions
• Exceptional relationship skills that support strong sustained interaction with customers, prospects, industry leaders, and the development organization
• Self-motivated, with the ability to learn quickly and independently
• The following skills and experience would be beneficial but not required:
• MBA or equivalent training desired
• Familiarity with physical video security cameras, video management systems, video analytics, AI applications in video, and IP networking
• Experience managing large, complex product portfolios in a global business environment
• LI-RS1
• Basic Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• At least 5+ years of Product Management experience with hardware device development lifecycles in a mature NPI process as part of a global organization
• Travel Requirements
• Under 25%
• Relocation Provided
• None
• Position Type
• Experienced
• Referral Payment Plan
• Yes