Sr. Product Line Manager

Rapiscan, an OSI Systems Company is seeking a Sr Product Line Manager, based out of Billerica, MA.

Rapiscan is a leading supplier of end-to-end security inspection solutions, utilizing multiple technologies and advanced threat identification algorithms based on X-ray and high-speed computed tomography imaging, ion mobility spectrometry, radiation detection, and optical inspection technologies. Our broad portfolio of products, services, and solutions helps customers in ports, borders, aviation, military, law enforcement, critical infrastructure, event security markets to solve complex security needs, including combatting terrorism, drug and weapon smuggling, and trade fraud. With our leading detection technology and vast industry knowledge, we meet demanding security requirements while offering customers outstanding value for their security screening and inspection operations. We have highly experienced technical, program management, and service teams to ensure customers receive a best-in-class experience throughout every phase of their project-from planning to deployment to post-installation support.

The Product Management (PLM) function brings a disciplined, business-oriented approach to product planning and portfolio management of their products to achieve business performance objectives. The position requires both business and technical acumen as well as the ability to provide cross-functional leadership.

The Product Line Director will gain a deep understanding of customer applications, problems and needs in the target market segments through market research, competitive analysis, and meeting with customers as well as internal sales and marketing organizations. The Product Line Director must develop a product line strategy to meet short and long-range business objectives for revenue, growth, profitability, quality, and customer satisfaction. The Product Line Director must be adept at creating and delivering reports and presentations for a senior management audience.

The Product Line Director will accomplish the following:

• Provide overall focus, leadership and direction for assigned product lines/areas throughout the product lifecycle, in collaboration with engineering and sales leadership.
• Work with other organizations to ensure that key issues facing the product line are addressed. Must be able to lead cross-functional teams and exhibit strong decision making, considering the best interest of the product line and the overall business.

• Establish a product vision, strategy, and road map to create successful product growth and profitability, collaborating with engineering and sales teams.
• Evaluate new market, product opportunities; create and present business cases to support new product / product development recommendation.
• Understand and stay current with the industry landscape, including market trends, customer needs, competitors, and technology.

• Initiate development programs and develop Product Requirements Document.
• Engage with development team throughout the NPD cycle to work through trade-offs and decisions.

• Product Management is responsible for defining and communicating the Product Offering, including product configurations, options, and pricing.
• Owns creation of product cost models (with support from finance)

• Works with Marketing to develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new products and launch products to the market place.
• Train sales on the product offerings

• Support quoting and bid/proposal efforts for all 'non-standard' product requests. (Non-standard product refers to any custom feature, or product / feature which is not yet fully released to sales). For 'non-standard' items, Product Management owns the creation of all NRE, cost, and schedule estimates, as well as all supporting proposal content.

• Prioritize product sustaining work; manage critical product support projects, if required.
• Responsible for updating senior management on key issues and elevate any issues that need assistance with resolution. Must have the ability to create and deliver communications appropriate for a senior management audience.
• Collaborate with other functions to develop and improve business processes where needed.

• 5+ years of total related experience in Product Management, Product Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Engineering, and/or Program Management, for a global manufacturer of capital equipment/technology products selling in industrial B2B markets.
• Technical background - Significant experience engaged with new product development of complex electro mechanical products.
• Financial acumen. Knowledge of key financial areas including product costing, project costing, project management and business case development practices. Able to assess financial impact of all product line decisions. Able to construct financial and cost analyses and present to management.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Must have the ability to create and deliver reports and presentations for a senior management audience.
• Proven track record leading people and teams, in either a project management or direct supervisor capacity
• Must be able to demonstrate strong decision making and critical thinking ability
• BS in engineering or another technical field, or BA with significant technical experience required; MS/MBA a plus
• Experience in the Security Detection industry highly preferred.
• Program management experience desired
• Ability to travel globally, up to 20%

Please review our benefits here: Life at OSI

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.