Product Manager

Microbial Discovery Group

Oak Creek, WI

Full-Time

Job Description

About Us:
Microbial Discovery Group (MDG) is an R&D-driven product development and Bacillus fermentation company. We apply Real Science to a Trusted Process, yielding Proven Success for our partners. At MDG, we recognize the need for sustainable solutions to the world’s largest problems, and we work to solve them as part of our mission to Feed, Clean, Save the World. As a member of our team, your ideas and innovations are integral to who we are. Come grow with us!

Position Summary:
The Product Manager is responsible to help us continue expanding and managing our offerings. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for gaps in consumer product offerings and an innovative mindset for filling them. This person should be highly skilled market analyst with a proven ability to strategize the full lifecycle of a product, from conception to release. We’re looking for a confident leader who can guide cross-functional teams in the creation of products that improve customer experience and grow market share.

Responsibilities:

Drive the execution of all processes in the product lifecycle, including product and market research, competitor analysis, planning, positioning, requirements and roadmap development, and product launch
Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for prototyping and final development by engineering teams
Create product strategy document that describe business cases, high-level use cases, technical requirements, revenue, and ROI
Analyze market data to develop sales strategies, and define product objectives for effective marketing communications
Collaborate closely with engineering, production, marketing, and sales teams in the development, QA, and release of products, and balance resources to ensure success for the entire organization
Develop product positioning and messaging that differentiates MDG across primary market segments

Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Strong experience in a dynamic product management role
Proven success in overseeing all elements of the product development lifecycle
High effectiveness in collaborating with cross-functional teams
Experience in delivering finely tuned product lifecycle strategies
Exceptional writing and editing skills, combined with strong presentation and public speaking skills

Education, Training, Experience

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in product design or engineering
Previous experience in biological or microbial industries
Proven success as a product developer in a nonmanagerial role

Safety Requirements:

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Majority of work is conducted in a temperature-controlled office environment and may require extended periods of sitting
Work may include occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs.)
May be exposed to airborne particles and chemicals used in fermentation production facilities

Safety Requirements