Associate Product Manager

Company Description

Hi, We’re Seek Thermal.

Seek is a growth tech company working to bring thermal imaging to as many people as possible. With a focus on safety critical missions and high quality products, Seek is a fun tech company working to bring advanced hardware and software to its customers. Under the general supervision of the Product & Marketing leader, the Associate Product Manager will provide support and direction for new product development at Seek Thermal. Seek offers many benefits including a 9-80 work schedule, benefits, a full PTO plan, 401(k) and more. This position will be located at Seek HQ in Santa Barbara, CA.

We love where we work, and so can you.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify opportunities for product innovation and product enhancements across all HW and SW platforms assessing addressable markets, competition and gaps to drive future growth
• Drive product planning documentation including business plans, ROIs, MRDs, PRDS, SWOT analysis and communicate with internal stake holders
• Conduct market research activities to inform product development (focus groups, surveys, market reports, prototype development, field testing, etc.)
• Own product definitions and overall development of product user interface, as well as physical product design, features and packaging
• Interact with customers to determine customer needs for NPD and sustaining product improvements driving SOW and schedule creation and oversight
• Interface with Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, Operations and Finance to balance design and cost tradeoffs while maintaining the right product for the market and customer
• Prioritize work for multiple projects to maintain product development schedules
• Collaborate with global Sales and Marketing teams to generate product demand
• Coordinate multiple go to market strategies and product launches with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service and PR teams
  
  

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Ownership to figure out how to solve problems independently
• Strong strategic thinking, organization and planning skills with acute attention to details
• Ability to develop product and marketing strategies and effectively communicate recommendations
• Strong problem solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done
• Ability to work effectively across multiple groups of people and team members
• Ability to handle multiple projects in parallel, balance deliverables and be self motivated to meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong presentation skills
• Team player with ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while having fun at the same time
• ~ 20% travel required
• Proficient in Microsoft office tools
• Comfort with the numbers; basic financial acumen, global sales and channel understanding, experience developing dashboards and key metrics to track business objectives and performance
  
  

Additional Information

• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Marketing or other technical field preferred)
• 1+ years of product management experience is desired
  
  

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident