The Director, Special Hazards & Detection Product Management – Asia Pacific is responsible for managing/leading the Special Hazards and Detection Product Management in the Asia Pacific Region. Major responsibilities include both product line responsibilities for the DBE, Simplex Australia, Simplex China, Vigilant and Jindun brands as well as regional localization of all UL, FM, VdS and EN brands sold in the market including but not limited to Zettler, FireClass, CWSI, Ansul, LPG, Chemguard, Williams, Hygood and LPG. Further responsibilities include ensuring product line profitability, owning new product introduction and obsolescence, overseeing cost-out/value-engineering initiatives, developing strategies around new market expansion, defining and managing market research and assisting with brand development programs. Significant global, cross-functional interaction and project management is required across the organization with global sales, engineering, manufacturing, sourcing and other functions.
In addition, the Director, Special Hazards & Detection Product Management – Asia Pacific will have significant responsibility for managing, mentoring, and coaching a team of 8 Product Managers.
Key Responsibilities
Establishes multi-year product line and regional strategies for growth and initiates and manages large-scale, cross-functional tactical programs that execute the strategy. Reports out on business health monthly to senior management through formal and informal presentations.
Responsible for the financial performance of the APAC SH and Detection businesses. Works with Product Managers on the team to ensure their day-to-day activities are aligned with the larger strategic goals of the business segments. Owns budget management for APAC SH and Detection product lines.
Owns the performance of and project work associated with all SH and Detection product lines.
Partners with the Marketing teams on New Product Introduction process: collects “Voice of the Customer” information to develop critical commercial specifications, builds financial business cases to support NPI programs and then works extensively with engineering & manufacturing to establish project plans and manage projects from concept to launch. Tracks project progress in the Tyco Innovation Compass (TIC) system.
Manages cost-out/value-engineering initiatives, approvals, re-certifications and other product needs with cross-functional players, in TIC.
Contributes significantly to the strategic planning process and M&A activities for the product segments.
Owns strategy and execution of product pricing for the segment in the APAC Region.
Leads and develops a team of Product Managers and Marketing Executives. Also expected to mentor people in the organization outside the product segments.
Partners with Product Marketing & Marketing Services to define and execute product marketing programs. Works with Technical Services and Marketing to ensure all technical documents and marketing literature are accurate and disseminated.
Through participation with the sales team, identifies emerging markets & products needed to effectively compete in all global markets.
Travels globally to diagnose customer and product needs, enhancements & new applications.
Performs other duties as assigned by product segment management.
Supports post M&A integration work, develop and implement best practices.
Specific Circumstances
The Director, Special Hazards & Detection Product Management – Asia Pacific role typically requires up to 50% travel.
Education And Experience
Bachelor in Engineering + MBA preferred.
Minimum of 10 years business experience preferably with five or more years in a customer facing or product development role. 5+ years of managing a team is required. Candidates who have held roles requiring extensive interaction with external customers are preferred.
Job Specific
Excellent written & verbal English communication skills, multiple languages skills a plus.
Mandarin speaking language requirement for the role
Demonstrated competency in Product Management, Marketing and/or Sales or significant experience in product development with substantial customer interaction. Candidates must have had a role where they had direct responsibility and sole accountability for sales (e.g. sales territory) or income producing projects (NPI, cost-out, process improvement, etc.).
Demonstrated financial acumen and budget management experience.
Experience with Lean and Six Sigma processes.
Proven ability to drive results amidst organizational ambiguity.
Strong financial and general business acumen.
Experience working in a matrix business structure and working collaboratively with multiple functions on joint programs.
Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint is mandatory. Experience with ERP and data warehouse applications such as SAP, JD Edwards and Cognos is a plus.
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