Product Manager, Platform (Smart & Connected)

Company: Sensata Technologies
Location: Attleboro
Posted on: January 5, 2020

Job Description:

Sensata Technologies is looking for an entrepreneurial product manager to develop the product strategy and drive the product roadmap from concept development to market leadership for a smart and connected technology platform for commercial trucks and trailers. The platform will support applications for load and environmental monitoring (e.g. climate control, cargo capacity, etc.) as well as mechanical condition and safety (e.g. wheel ends, tires, brakes, etc.). Commercial fleets are seeking to deploy smart and connected devices across trucks and trailers in order to generate actionable insight to reduce operating costs, improve uptime and enhance safety. As the Product Manager, Platform you will be responsible for understanding and translating the business needs of commercial fleets into a compelling technology solution that generates actionable insights for both OEM truck, trailer manufacturers and the fleets that operate the vehicles and equipment. This is a unique opportunity at Sensata to play a highly visible role to develop and execute on a product strategy that is both compelling and achievable as a result of combining a deep understanding of customer and partner needs with our smart and connected technology capabilities. The Product Manager will work closely with market development, engineering, other product managers and operations to define and manage product releases. This role reports to the Director of Product Management for Smart & Connected and the selected candidate will join a highly motivated and growing team within a new ventures organization at Sensata charged with incubating and commercializing new technologies.- Responsibilities include:

• Understand market outlook and ecosystem evolution of smart and connected trucks and trailers for different customer segments and go-to-market retrofit channels in each global region.
• Build deep customer empathy in partnership with the market development team for typical use cases experienced by each stakeholder (e.g. driver, production technician, fleet back office, etc.)
• Synthesize product requirements and develop a differentiated product strategy for an integrated solution consisting of high value wireless sensors and an interoperable vehicle area network platform connecting trucks and trailers.
• Define the multi-generation product roadmap, determining which devices and features should be prioritized across each customer segment and go-to-market channel.
• Facilitate product/solution development in collaboration with engineering.
• Lead product positioning and value proposition development for each customer segment and go-to-market channel; use data to illustrate conclusions that address commercial fleet business needs.
• Develop monetization strategies and pricing models for solution offerings, including creating innovative new revenue/business models. Experience/Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics:
  • 4+ years post-MBA or 6+ years work experience performing relevant product management or related job function.
  • B.S. degree in engineering, or related quantitative field. MBA preferred.
  • Prior management of software platforms and tiered product offerings that serve multiple vertical markets
  • Strong understanding of the principles of IoT solution architecture and development including analytics, compute infrastructure, networking, operating systems, connectivity protocols, sensors, open APIs, etc.
  • Ideal candidate will have experience with commercial fleets, telematics and/or commercial vehicle solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and drive complex product definition and development with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
  • Outstanding organizational and project management skills, especially the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities being executed by multiple teams using processes such as Agile, SAFe.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to work in a cross-functional environment and deliver results despite the ambiguity and complexity typically associated with emerging markets.
  • Structured thinking with analytical skills
  • Desire to make a significant impact in a high growth environment.
  • Energetic, collaborative, self-motivated and autonomous.
  • Willingness to travel as required across North America and Europe
  • Strong MS PowerPoint and Excel skills
  • Travel Required about 30% - - SmarterTogether
    • Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world's most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing.
    • Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication.
    • As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together If you are an individual who requires a reasonable accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which you applied, please make a request to the recruiter or contact . NOTE: If you are a current Sensata employee (or one of our Affiliates), please back out of this application and log into Workday via the Company Intranet to apply directly. Type FIND JOBS in the Workday search bar.

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