Product Manager, Emerging Technologies
The salary range for this position is $120,000.00 -$140,000.00 DOE
The deadline to submit applications is initially set for Friday January 31st, 2025. However, the application period is subject to potential extensions or closure at any time without prior notice, especially once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been obtained.
This is how you WOW:
- Scout and Assess: Continuously monitor and analyze emerging technologies and their potential applications within our product portfolio.
- Product Design: Lead the design process for new products, ensuring that designs are innovative, functional, and aligned with customer requirements. Collaborate with the engineering team to translate concepts into feasible product designs.
- Prototype Development: Oversee the development and testing of prototypes, working closely with the engineering team to ensure that prototypes meet design specifications and quality standards. Hands on sketching, illustration, and concept development techniques to communicate lo-fi to Gen-AI concepts.
- Build and Iterate: Involved in the development and iteration of products incorporating emerging technologies, ensuring alignment with user needs and business goals.
- Champion Innovation: Foster a culture of innovation within the product team and across the organization.
- Innovation Strategy: Develop and execute an innovation strategy aligned with the company's goals and objectives. Champion design-thinking across our project portfolio priorities, applying and educating while collaborating. Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for product innovation.
- Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed about industry regulations and standards related to product design and ensure compliance throughout the development process.
- Collaboration and Communication: Foster a collaborative environment by effectively communicating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners. Present product concepts and updates to senior management and key stakeholders.
It would be WOW if you would bring this in:
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
- Proven experience (5-10 years) in product management, innovation, or design, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of emerging technologies and their potential applications.
- Previous experience conducting and facilitating concept generation sessions.
Our Kärcher WOW-package:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
- Paid Holidays (11 per year)
- Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees
- HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans
- Paid sick time, as well as short and long term disability insurance
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. These may be added, removed, changed or reassigned as needed to accommodate business requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer – M/F/Disabled/Veteran
So: Wanna WOW with us?
Simply upload your resume online and leave your contact information. We look forward to getting to know you!
Together towards a clean world.
Fabiana Valbuena | Talent Acquisition Manager
Fabiana.valbuena@karcher.com
Aurora, US, 80019
Nearest Major Market: Denver