Director Of Product Management - Software

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Aperçu de l'entreprise

Chez Motorola Solutions, nous sommes guidés par un objectif commun: aider les gens à donner le meilleur d'eux-mêmes dans les moments les plus importants - et nous sommes à la hauteur de notre engagement en créant des solutions sécurisées. Parce que les gens ne peuvent donner le meilleur d'eux-mêmes que lorsqu'ils se sentent en sécurité et qu'ils le sont. Nous créons des solutions sécurisées en développant les meilleures technologies intégrées à travers les écosystèmes de sûreté et de sécurité. Qu'il s'agisse d'appareils et de réseaux de communications essentiels, d'une sécurité vidéo et d'un contrôle d'accès basés sur l'IA ou d'une capacité d'unir la voix, vidéo et les données dans un seul centre de commandement. Nous créons des solutions sécurisées en connectant les agences de sécurité publique et les entreprises, permettant ainsi une collaboration essentielle entre les personnes qui ont besoin d'aide et les personnes pouvant aider. Le travail que nous accomplissons ici est primordial.

Department Overview

Within the Video & Software (V&S) business unit at Motorola Solutions, we are solving some of the biggest challenges involving safety and physical security by developing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and products that are used to help keep people, businesses, and cities around the world safer. Our products have been installed in more than 120 countries at thousands of customer sites, including school campuses, transportation systems, healthcare centers, public venues, critical infrastructure, prisons, factories, casinos, airports, financial institutions, government facilities, and retailers.

Job Description

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Product Management (Avigilon Unity), the Director of Product Management (Avigilon Unity Video) is responsible for the market and business success of Avigilon Unity Video software solutions product portfolio. This position involves leading and managing a team of both product managers and product owners of various levels of responsibility and experience, and driving all efforts within the organization necessary to achieve the business and product goals for the Unity Video portfolio. This role works closely with other leaders in the product management organization to define the product strategy and product roadmap, communicate these broadly within the organization, and ensure that the organization executes in a manner consistent with this strategy. Collaborating and aligning with other cross-functional leaders in a matrix organization, including engineering, user experience design, marketing, and sales is another key function of this high visibility role.

Market:

• Identification, qualification, and quantification of current and future market needs with insight gathered from outside of the organization

• Being the voice of the market and customer within the organization

• Ensuring internal stakeholders clearly understand product requirements

• Deeply understanding the competitive environment and our product competitive position.

Product roadmap:

• Translation of market problems into world class product innovations

• Establishing the product strategy and ensuring investments and project prioritization decisions are consistent with that vision

• Establishing clear product vision - the who, what, why, where, and when (but not the how) and champion that within the organization and ensure all project decisions are consistent with that vision

• Creation and maintenance the product roadmap

• Develop and maintenance of the business case for initiatives including revenue projections and return on investment

Product Lifecycle:

• Accountable for product success in the market (revenue, margin, and market share) and achievement of business goals set out at product approval phase

• Managing products through the entire product life cycle from initial concept to product end-of-life

• Continually monitor product performance and take action accordingly

• Overseeing product launch and ensuring the launch is impactful and effective

• Establishing product pricing strategy and product pricing

• Identify and maintain strategic partnerships

• Represent product management activity to sales forecasting effort

Sales Support:

• In collaboration with Product Marketing, ensure sales tools and technical collateral are sufficient to enable the channel to successfully position the product

• Assist Sales in finding answers to questions about the product and how it should be positioned to address specific customer problems

Product Team Leadership:

• Coach product team members to reach their best potential

• Ensure product team members are following established ways of working, and regularly review whose practices with the cross functional leadership team to evaluate opportunities for improvement

• Lead goal setting activities for the product portfolio and goal reviews during quarterly business reviews

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required. Engineering related fields preferred.

• 10+ Years of work experience in Product Management with a major focus on software and SaaS

• Experience leading and managing a product management team (of 10+ product managers or product owners), and ideally a team consisting of both product managers and product owners in separate roles. Track record of helping coach and level up the practices of the product management team

• Experience in performance management applications (budgeting, forecasting, profitability measurement, predictive analytics, etc.)

• Proven track record of leading and delivering amazing product solutions that are enthusiastically embraced by customers.

• Exceptional critical thinker, decisive, ability to anticipate market trends, evaluate tradeoffs and risk in a manner that results in a well thought out strategy.

• Technically competent regarding development, architecture and ergonomic user interfaces.

• Strong analytical skills, financial acumen and strategic business capabilities are required.

• Strong oral communication skills. Able to effectively present ideas, roadmap elements, status updates and/or proposals to upper levels of management, including non-technical staff.

• Charismatic and enthusiastic when speaking about the future product direction and someone who can rally and achieve buy-in on the product vision across the organization

• Ability to work well independently and as part of a diverse team spread across multiple continents and time zones in a fast-moving environment

• Exceptional written communication skills in support of vision, market, business and functional requirements.

• Exceptional relationship skills that support strong sustained interaction with customers, prospects, industry leaders, and the development organization.

• Previous experience transforming the business model of an existing product from a bill of sale or perpetual licensing to subscription or SaaS preferred

• Responsible for a product portfolio that included both software and hardware products is a plus

• Physical Security Market experience preferred

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• 8+ years of experience in product management

Travel Requirements

Under 25%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.

We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email ohr@motorolasolutions.com.

Motorola Solutions adopte, favorise et promeut les principes de diversité, d'équité et d'inclusion. Nous encourageons et accueillons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, quelles que soient leur race, origines ethnique, religion ou croyance, orientation sexuelle, identité et expression sexuelle, statut d'anciens combattants ou tout autre statut protégé par la Loi.

Nous sommes fiers de notre culture axée sur les personnes et les communautés, encourageant ainsi chaque Motorolan d'être la version la plus authentique de lui-même dans ses responsabilités afin de tenir la promesse d'un monde plus sécuritaire.

Si vous souhaitez vous joindre à notre communauté mais croyez que vous ne possédez pas toutes les exigences requises pour le poste convoité, nous aimerions tout de même connaître les raisons pour lesquelles vous pensez être un excellent candidat pour notre équipe.

Nous offrons également des mesures d'adaptation pendant toutes les étapes du processus d'embauche afin de favoriser l'inclusion des personnes vivant avec un handicap physique et/ou mental. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d'adaptation, svp nous faire parvenir un courriel à ohr@motorolasolutions.com.