Associate Product Manager, Gaming Peripherals
Associate Product Manager, Gaming Peripherals
Job Code5591
Primary LocationUSA - Fremont, CA
Possible Hiring LocationsUS-Fremont
General Purpose:
As an Associate Product Manager for gaming products you will be a key contributor in the fast-paced HID product group helping us continue delivering award winning world-class peripherals and accessories to support gamers. As a passionate PC peripheral and gaming expert, you will leverage your knowledge to define products and roadmaps to delight gamers, analyze market data and consumer feedback, cross-functionality drive all aspects of NPI from ideation through go-to-market, and support the global marketing and sales organizations.
Position Summary, Responsibilities and Expectations:
- Define product requirements and own the product roadmaps for gaming accessories, product customization, and other potential gaming product lines
- Contribute to peripheral product planning and assist on other product as needed
- Research and analyze gaming market trends, consumer sentiment, and sales data to define product features
- Collaborate with the R&D Team and with suppliers to meet technical requirements
- Own the hardware NPI process with engineering, procurement, and planning to ensure the product meets design, cost, and schedule requirements
- Write detailed documentation to define all product attributes and functions, market justifications, positioning, and messaging
- Work with all facets of marketing to help drive the go-to-market plan with clear direction for messaging, content, assets, and launch strategy
- Act as the product expert and perform training sessions with the global sales, marketing, and technical support teams
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience - Degree in Business, Engineering, or Computer Science fields preferred. MBA a plus
- 2+ years’ experience in product marketing, technical marketing, or other product focused roles – Consumer gaming products preferred
- Solid foundational knowledge of PC gaming and peripherals with an understanding of technology and trends
- Experience with market research, data analysis, and proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
- Strongly motivated team player able to drive deliverables cross-functionally across the entire organization and an expert multitasker
- Detail oriented with strong communication skills with a drive to create well defined products with clearly articulated benefit