Global Product Manager, Material Control Systems

You have significant manufacturing experience and deeply understand how the MCS is used in conjunction with Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS) within manufacturing and the value these bring to manufacturers. You have a strong vision for what MCS "should" be and knowledge of the competitors in the MCS and AMHS space, with the ability to compare and contrast their strengths and weaknesses. You also have an affinity for collaborating with customers to understand their needs and pain points, and the ability to transform that into tangible product roadmap requirements that benefit all customers. You have the ability to communicate clearly and calmly during customer conversations, and the emotional intelligence to understand the customer's perspective and the underlying motivations driving their needs. You'll use these skills to build both external and internal consensus to drive Applied's MCS product roadmap. You'll perform market and competitive analysis; build cost and pricing models; develop strategy to increase market growth; and coordinate with global Sales, Engineering, and Support teams in executing the strategy. You'll become a "super-user" of Applied's MCS products and the go-to subject matter expert. Along the way you'll create marketing collateral, write manufacturing-related blog posts, conduct product-related webinars and user groups, speak at industry events, and travel to customer sites to build relationships and learn about customer needs. This position is remote and can be located anywhere in the US or Canada Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing Deep understanding of AMHS and experience with MCS and its use in manufacturing Strong familiarity with material handling robotics and related software in different industries Product management experience, preferably in manufacturing software Strong familiarity with semiconductors or adjacent industries Strong understanding of manufacturing productivity KPIs and practical experience driving their improvement Familiarity with financial concepts such as margin, CAGR, ROI, NPV, IRR, and fixed vs. variable costs Proven ability to define strategy, set goals, and drive results Strong ability to transform ambiguous requirements into a clear, focused action plan Strong collaboration and negotiation skills Strong communication and presentation skills Strong ability to work in cross-functional teams Demonstrated history of writing industry blog posts and/or industry speaking engagements The ability to travel domestically and internationally Education: Bachelor's Degree in a technical field, MBA preferred Years of Experience: 10-15 years