Product Manager Turbo Active Components

In line with the purpose of Specialized to Pedal The Planet Forward, The mission of the Active category is to earn the position as the discerning rider's brand of choice for our riders. By focusing on the rider's need for technically advanced products providing a performance benefit, the Active product team is relentlessly building the plan to deliver our next generation bikes that will achieve the category's and company's objectives. To do so, the role of the Product Manager is crucial to deliver a vision for the relevant platforms, align the different team behind a same goal, deliver new product within time, scope, and budget and maintain the product line to keep delivering revenue and profitability objectives from existing products as well.

The particularity of our riders is the range of different use cases that our bikes need to be able to solve for. It is not enough to build good frames and e-bikes systems. We also need to think about an ecosystem of components that will deliver the performance benefits needed from our riders. Components include racks, fenders, lights, saddles, grips and any on bike accessories like panniers and bags. (permanent and temporary).

**How You'll Make a Difference**

As a pivotal member of our Active category team, you will take charge of the following key responsibilities:

- **_Components Ecosystem Strategy:_** Craft and execute a comprehensive strategy for the components ecosystem, identifying and addressing the critical challenges faced by our riders. Develop innovative solutions and determine the roadmap to implement them effectively.
- **_Collaboration and Alignment:_** Work closely with Bike Product Managers, engineers, and designers to ensure seamless alignment on the components needed for each bike platform. Foster clarity and effective communication within the team.
- **_Vendor Relations and Co-Creation_**: Engage with vendors to co-create groundbreaking solutions. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the successful realization of these ideas and create a cohesive range of components that enhance the overall bike experience.
- **_Solutions Assessment:_** Evaluate existing and forthcoming solutions to ensure they meet the highest standards. Continuously refine and improve our offerings to stay ahead in the market.
- **_System Maintenance:_** Oversee system maintenance using Agile methodologies to streamline product development processes and optimize team performance.
- **_Market Research and Rider Engagement:_** Conduct thorough market research and engage directly with riders to gain insights into their needs, preferences, and pain points. Utilize this information to drive innovation and product improvements.
- **_Presentations and Communication:_** Lead product presentations to the sales team, marketing team, and other stakeholders. Clearly communicate product strategies, benefits, and unique selling points.
- **_Long-Term Strategy:_** Collaborate with Bike Product Managers and Category Leaders to create long-term strategies that align with overall category roadmaps. Develop plans that ensure sustainable growth and success.
- **_Exploration of New Technologies:_** Stay at the forefront of technological advancements in the bike and adjacent industries. Identify opportunities to incorporate new technologies into our products and maintain a competitive edge.
- **_Competitive Analysis:_** Conduct comprehensive competitive analysis to understand market trends and benchmark our products against industry-leading solutions.
- **_Supply Chain and Graphic Design Collaboration:_** Collaborate with the supply chain team to manage availability and SKUs effectively. Work closely with design teams to ensure attractive packaging, colors, and graphics.
- **_Lifecycle Management:_** Oversee the lifecycle of components from inception to end-of-life considerations, including maintenance of the different system used to track lifecycle management. Manage aftermarket opportunities for all developed solutions.
- **_Revenue and Profitability:_** Monitor and manage product revenue and profitability to ensure financial success.
- **_Sustainability Focus:_** Integrate sustainability considerations into product development, ensuring that our solutions align with environmental and ethical standards.

**What You Need to Win**
- To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in a relevant field.
- 4+ years of product development or product management experience.
- Demonstrated product development capabilities, owning a product from brief to production and beyond.
- Hands-on mentality with the ability to make daily decisions and drive projects forward.
- Strong understanding of interdependencies among projects and their impact on other teams.
- Strategic thinker with a focus on long-term platform and ecosystem development.
- Attention to detail and commitment to delivering best-in-class products.
- Exceptional negotiatio