Cync Product Manager - Software

Company Description

Savant Systems, Inc., a recognized leader in home control and automation, is one of the fastest-growing smart home companies in the luxury and mid-markets. Its powerful Pro technology brings climate, lighting, entertainment, security and energy together in a single, award winning application interface for homeowners.

GE Lighting, a Savant company, has been at the forefront of every major lighting innovation, from the first light bulb to industry-first LED and smart solutions along with the world’s first voice-embedded lighting product. Today it leads the North American retail lighting market as the most trusted, recommended and likely to purchase brand.

Savant Systems, Inc., is a true powerhouse delivering unmatched intelligent lighting and smart home solutions. Together, Savant and GE Lighting, a Savant company, offer a deep and diverse portfolio of bold and easy-to-use innovations across the retail and professional channels that are engineered for every home.

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Software Product Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in shaping the future of smart home technology, focusing on our Smart Home connected Software through the Cync app (iOS /Android). This individual will report to the Senior Product Manager of Software and work closely with cross-functional teamsto drive product development from conception to launch. You will build products, features, and applications from existing ideas, and help to develop new ideas based on your industry experience and your contact with customers and prospects. You must possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality.

You must enjoy spending time in the market to understand the retailer’s and consumer’s problems and find innovative solutions for the market. You must be able to communicate with all areas of the company. You will work with your engineering counterparts to define product release requirements. You will work with marketing communications to define the go-to-market strategy, helping them understand the product positioning, key benefits, and target customer.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Gather and prioritize product and customer requirements, ensuring the product aligns with customer needs and market trends.
2. Managing the product backlog, creating requirements documents, and defining development user stories.
3. Collaborate with engineering and marketing teams to define product vision and roadmap.
4. Work directly with design teams to ensure product aesthetics and user experience align with market needs and brand standards.
5. Work closely with development teams to ensure product features are delivered on time and meet quality standards.
6. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product strategies.
7. Analyze customer feedback and usage metrics to refine product features and functionalities.
8. Act as a point of contact for all product-related queries and communication.
9. Be the voice of the end user, owning product concept and specification development that drive value and serve needs/use-cases.
10. Participate in various trade shows and events

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in product management, preferably in the smart home or related technology sector
• Strong technical background with an understanding of software development and web technologies.
• Proficient in software development lifecycle and project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Strong understanding of IoT technologies, cloud services, and smart home ecosystems.
• Familiarity with user interface and user experience design best practices.
• Knowledge of data analytics and performance metrics tools.
• Proven track record of delivering products that meet and exceed business objectives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• An interest in smart home products.
• Ability to develop product strategies and effectively communicate recommendations.
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A chance to be a part of a leading company in smart home technology, making a real impact in the industry.

Additional Information

Bold cutting-edge innovation is in our DNA as our history dates back nearly 130 years to Thomas Edison and the invention of the world’s first lightbulb. We owe our success to our diverse and hardworking employees. Our company will grow by continuing to create a transparent and collaborative environment where people thrive while being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. To ensure this happens, we provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon merit, competence, performance, and business needs, without regard to protected characteristics. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Savant Systems, Inc (Savant) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender identity, gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Savant Systems, Inc (Savant) does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Savant and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.

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