Global Product Manager

Job Description:
Oversees and coordinates product/project teams from conception through development cycle. Implements and communicates the strategic and technical direction for the product/project team. Identifies customer needs for specific projects and programs and manages their development and execution. Works closely with corporate development to develop overall launch plan for new products. Prepares strategic pre-launch and pre-marketing plans and provides input into development of long- and short-term marketing strategies. Identifies any issues that may delay product or project and recommends appropriate action to be taken. Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Establishes operational objectives and work plans and delegates assignments to subordinates. Involved in developing, modifying and executing company policies that affect immediate operations and have a company-wide effect. Typically manages one or more departments of Professional track employees and may have subordinate Supervisors.