Senior Product Manager in Vancouver

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. 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.

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. Our mission is to relentlessly drive maximum business impact and deliver unparalleled customer value, from installation through day-to-day monitoring and event management.

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, including other camera hardware and video management system product managers, firmware and software engineers, and marketing professionals.

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 ongoing collaboration with customers, channel partners, and internal stakeholders for our key verticals and geographic markets. Deeply understand the competitive environment and our product competitive position.

Product Roadmap: Work with the product management team to define a clear product vision for your respective area that ties into the overarching strategy. Define the who, what, why, where, and when (but not the how) for your assignments and champion that within the organization. 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.

Benefits:

• Flexible work models
• Paid time off
• Paid parental and family leave
• Health care benefits
• Global wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Rotation programs
• Mentor relationships
• Learning and development opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Employee bonuses
• Stock grants & employee stock purchase plans

Qualifications:

• At least 5+ years of Product Management experience with hardware device development lifecycles in a mature NPI process as part of a global organization.
• Project management experience would be an asset.
• Strong analytical skills are required.
• 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.
• Exceptional written communication skills in support of vision and market definitions.
• 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.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to learn quickly and independently.
• Exceptional relationship skills that support strong sustained interaction with customers, prospects, industry leaders, and the development organization.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Candidates will possess both technical and business acumen.
• Experience managing large, complex product portfolios in a global business environment.
• MBA or equivalent training desired.
• Familiarity with physical video security cameras, video management systems, video analytics, AI applications in video, and IP networking.