Product Manager

JOB SUMMARY

As a Product Manager with VAS, you will be responsible for driving the adoption and expansion of VAS' products, in the United States and international markets. This role is crucial in helping farmers globally improve dairy production efficiency and in connecting stakeholders across the dairy industry.

This strategic position requires a high degree of specialization in cloud software platforms, agriculture, and international market expansion. In this role, the candidate must possess the ability to effectively collaborate with and manage diverse teams across various domains, including engineering, product, strategy, sales, support, marketing, and finance, with the primary objective to provide farmers with best-in-class actionable insights. This role requires a unique skill set, as it involves engagement with all aspects of the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Spearhead cloud-based herd management software.

• Collaborate with stakeholders globally to enhance product competitiveness.

• Drive sales, and business development, and establish the VAS brand internationally.

• Promote product adoption with support from portfolio companies within URUS.

• Manage third-party relationships using a matrix structure that spans local and global opportunities.

• Work closely with potential partners including dairy processors, nutrition companies, pharmaceutical firms, veterinarian groups, and cooperatives.

• Develop and implement strategic plans for market penetration and revenue growth.

• Monitor and analyze competitive activity, customer, and market trends. Provide actionable insights to guide product and marketing strategies.

• Facilitate connections and collaborations among stakeholders across the dairy industry to promote the product and enhance its value proposition.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

• Extensive experience in launching and working with globally distributed software applications

• Proven record of working at the executive level and establishing agreements with corporate partners

• Has served as a Product Owner or Product Manager, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the software development life cycle for software products

• Has a history of successfully collaborating with various organizations to achieve product success

• Is proficient in executing projects within a global and diverse organization, ensuring adherence to scope, time, and budget constraints.

• Experienced in coordinating user testing and release cycles to ensure the achievement of business objectives.