Product Management Lead

3 weeks ago


Troy, Michigan, United States Slate Full time
About Slate

Slate is a pioneering US company pushing the boundaries of electric vehicle development. We're seeking a skilled Product Manager to accelerate our path to personalization. This role will focus on developing and implementing strategy, capacity, readiness, and growth plans for new product lines in a customization business. The ideal candidate will be capable and passionate about driving an end-to-end program in a new category, with a strong passion for Automotive Technology and Customization. Think start-up within a start-up.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Development: Review and improve the comprehensive business strategy for a new product initiative, including market analysis, positioning, and growth opportunities.
  • Operational Planning and Execution: Translate strategic ideas into financially viable operational plans, detailing the processes for development, production, installation, training, and customer service.
  • Decision Making: Drive decisions on critical strategic and operational factors, particularly in make vs. buy for all aspects of the value chain.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Communicate the business case and demonstrate the initiative's alignment with Slate's vision to secure input from stakeholders, including the brand, supply chain, accessories, and digital teams.
  • Partner Management: Develop relationships and be the point of contact for strategic partners on technical development, industrialization, and installation.
  • Implementation Leadership: Drive all aspects of the implementation, ensuring objectives and milestones are met on time to deliver revenue goals.
  • Brand Integration: Ensure the new product category reinforces the company's brand proposition, maintaining consistency in quality and messaging.
  • Team Leadership: Assemble, build, and lead a cross-functional team that evolves as the company matures.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, supply chain, engineering, or equivalent. MS/MBA a Plus.
  • 10+ years of experience in hardware operations and project management: preferred experience in automotive/power sports accessories, lifestyle accessories, or supplier development.
  • Grit Strong interest in building something, working in an entrepreneurial environment where you will get many things done.
  • General Management Competence: Strong background in multiple business management functions with the ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
  • Proven track record of taking projects from concept to completion, with project management, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
  • Comfortable in start-up environments. You will roll up your sleeves to do the work and build or recommend the tools needed to be successful as the company grows.
  • A low ego and 'one company' teammate with a continuous improvement approach who is equally comfortable with engineering details and business planning.
  • Capability to work cross-functionally with partners, suppliers, and vendors, building solid relationships that produce positive results.
  • An ability to be an effective brand representative and ambassador to the Slate community, presenting the Slate vision and collecting input that leads to the development of future products.
  • Proven experience leading without direct authority. You will work across org charts and company lines to drive program success.
  • Must love cars You'll be thinking about cars all day every day, and it's the most fun when you love cars.
About Slate

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recar- or

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