Thursday, December 20, 2007

Prod Mktng Mgr, 10 Years, 3Com, Marlborough, MA, USA, relo=maybe

Prod Mktng Mgr, 10 Years, 3Com
Marlborough, MA, USA
relo=maybe

Reports To: Director - Barb Finer


Looking for a challenging work environment where individuals can thrive and be respected for their unique contributions?

You’ve just found it.

3Com Corporation, a leading provider of secure, converged networks for enterprises of all sizes is seeking a dynamic individual for the following opportunity:

 Product Marketing Manager SMB

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop market-specific value proposition, promotional collateral that include creation of product presentations, collateral, newsletters, broadcasts and other opportunities to build awareness of the product lines supported.

Develop business requirements for future versions, including direct customer feedback of product improvements and needs back to product management; making sure market requirements are contained in product implementation and meet/exceed market expectation.

Influence demand generation strategies and execution.

Coordinate and plan events with Field Marketing that promote and educate 3Com, Business Partner's and customers.

Create and maintain sales tools including competitive positioning.

Develop content for web site, support creative "look and feel" and key messaging for products supported

Influence and articulate SMB roadmap.

Work with product management, thought leaders and field marketing to build cohesive plans, including but not limited to positioning, messaging launch plans, and channel go-to-market strategy.

Skills and Experience:

10+ years Product Marketing experience; Channel experience and a Technical background a plus, as is experience in product management and network communications/ telephony.

Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and oral, a must.

Must be well balanced between solid business/marketing expertise and execution within a lean organization.

Ability to excel in a fluid, cross-functional team environment; self-motivated with strong attention to detail.

Creative individual who takes ownership and brings to the table solid solutions and deliverables.

Strong time management skills.

Experience in Channels outside North America with VARs, DMRs, SIs and Distributors.

Ability to travel 25% of time, domestic and international

Qualifications and Education:

Bachelor's degree. Advanced degree in business preferred. Ability to speak a foreign language fluently a plus.

 

Bringing the "Voice of the Customer" and the market into the product management team, this person is responsible for driving Small Medium Business (SMB) products/solution requirements into 3Com’s SMB portfolio roadmap. This position will work closely with Field Marketing, Product Management and Corporate Marketing teams, Worldwide, as well as collaborate with Channel Partners and their organizations to resolve business issues and respond to opportunities most relevant to the success and growth of certain product families, channels and vertical markets in the SMB line of business.

The Product Marketing Manager (PMM) is expected to assist in the creation, articulation and delivery of key messages and build cohesive marketing programs, deliverables and plans which align with business objectives and deliver quantifiable results. This role is part of the SMB business unit, reporting to the Director of SMB Product Marketing. Key metrics will include revenue growth, clarity of the message as it resonates with customers and the Field, and measurable marketing program success.




If you're interested in this opportunity, please send a current résumé to:

Tom Rennell
HR Manager/Talent Acquisition
3Com
tom_rennell@3com.com


Prod Mgr, Education Loans, Innovative Financial Services Company, Boston Area, MA, USA, relo=maybe

Prod Mgr, Education Loans, Innovative Financial Services Company
Boston Area, MA, USA
relo=maybe

Reports To: Marketing


Product Manager – Education Loans

Innovative Financial Services Company

Boston Area – West Suburban

Excellent Salary, Outstanding Benefits, and Bonus Opportunity

 

Edelman & Associates is an executive search and technical recruiting firm specializing in the software, biotech, and other high-tech industries.  Our client is a rapidly growing financial services company that offers borrowers alternatives to conventional, expensive forms of credit.  Its innovative borrowing ideas have created a smart niche market that facilitates lending between friends and family.  These private loans are organized and administered by our client.  They seek a bright and seasoned Product Manager to play a lead role in understanding the business drivers and customer demands for new product development and partners for their new education loan product.  This role is an opportunity for the right individual to contribute to the entire product development lifecycle.

 

As Product Manager, you will champion the consumer's product and process needs by leading the development of the strategy, use case, product definition, design, and implementation of core functionalities and content offerings that maximize revenue, improve customer satisfaction and enhance the value of our client’s brand. This is a new position and reports to the Vice President of Product Management.  As part of the broader business, you will play a key role in accelerating our client’s entry into student markets and channels. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

--Support the development of all revenue pertaining to the student market (strategic alliances and new product development efforts) that expand the range of our client’s product and service offerings

--Participate in Product Management team planning and project prioritization

--Perform market research and opportunity analysis on markets and channels adjacent to our client’s business

--Build and present internal business cases for alliances/new product ideas

--Analyze customer business processes and author business requirements for new product or services that meet market demand

--Identify, research, evaluate, contact, and screen potential strategic partners and solution providers

--Represent the Product Management function in cross-functional teams responsible for launching new products and services

--Coordinate the needs of customers and activities of participating solution partners to facilitate successful prototyping and pilot test efforts

 

REQUIREMENTS

--Bachelor’s Degree (MBA is a plus)

--Minimum of 1-3 years of recent e-Business experience

--Solid student loan proficiency, including federal and private lending

--Understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods and the ability to analyze results to improve customer experience

--Ability to translate business objectives into business requirements and work closely with 3rd parties to deliver program

--Proven ability to drive student loan volume in a Direct to Consumer (DTC) role through channel management, conversion programs and cost of acquisition

--Strong knowledge of best practices for product development, segmentation, and analysis

--Experience working with technical staff to build, enhance and troubleshoot management infrastructure

--Understanding of customer service tools and best practices

--Ability to excel in a small team environment




If you're interested in this opportunity, please send a current résumé to:

Paul Edelman
Managing Director
Edelman & Associates
paul@edeltech.com


Friday, December 7, 2007

Prod Mktng Mgr, storage, Co. Confidential, Silicon Valley, CA, USA, relo=no

Prod Mktng Mgr, storage, Co. Confidential
Silicon Valley, CA, USA
relo=no

Reports To: Director


SENIOR PRODUCT MARKETING MANAGER, STORAGE

Our client is a Silicon Valley high tech company looking for an experienced Product Marketing Manager for their storage product line.  

This position requires 4+ years of marketing and/or product marketing experience in the storage industry.

Responsibilities are to support all products currently in the marketplace and manage the marketing process, which includes: competitive analysis, product requirements, position, pricing, forecasting, research, promotion and announcements.  Also, the PMM is responsible to manage the product marketing programs in support of strategies.

Other responsibilities are in the area of training, collateral, presentations, datasheets, white papers, brochures, and more.

Requires BA/BS in marketing or technical field.  Must have strong knowledge and understanding of product marketing for storage products.  Storage software experience would be a plus.

Base salary $100k - $115k plus 15% bonus.  MBA desired, not required.

 Qualified and interested candidates should forward their resume to marcom2@best.com, please include comments or a cover letter detailing your experience with storage product marketing.




Interview of Kathleen McCaffrey (Job Poster) by Cynthia Typaldos (SPM Jobs)

Cynthia: How important is the experience in storage?  Also, would this be sw or hw storage experience?
Kathleen: The client feels very strongly that the right person will have storage experience, especially in storage sw, and also be passionate about storage products and the storage market.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please send a current résumé to:

Kathleen McCaffrey
owner
MarCom Placements
marcom2@best.com


Sr Prod Mgr, enterprise sw, Co. Confidential, Silicon Valley, CA, USA, relo=no

Sr Prod Mgr, enterprise sw, Co. Confidential
Silicon Valley, CA, USA
relo=no

Reports To: Director


Senior Product Manager - Software

Silicon Valley, CA

Our client is a successful Silicon Valley software company and is searching for a Senior Product Manager with 8-10 years experience and 4+ years of product management experience in the software arena.

This product management position will be responsible to manage the life cycle, product roadmap, PRDs, collateral development, competitive analysis and tracking, and more.

Requires ability to function successfully in a fast-paced start-up.  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, required.

Requires BS/BA, MBA desirable.    Base compensation is $115k - $130k.

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their resumes to marcom2@best.com

Please include a cover letter detailing your software product management experience as well as your compensation expectation.



Interview of Kathleen McCaffrey (Job Poster) by Cynthia Typaldos of SPM Jobs

Cynthia: Kathleen - what would really get this hiring manager excited to see in a candidate's resume?
Kathleen: Along with the qualifications mentioned above, what the hiring manager is looking for is someone who is very technically astute.  The top candidates probably have some experience as sw engineers either formally or informally in their background.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please send a current résumé to:

Kathleen McCaffrey
owner
MarCom Placements
marcom2@best.com


Prod Mktng Mgr, junior pmm experience, Confidential, Silicon Valley, CA, USA, relo=no

Prod Mktng Mgr, junior pmm experience, Confidential
Silicon Valley, CA, USA
relo=no

Reports To: Director - confidential


 
MarCom Placements is searching for an ‘up and coming’ product marketing professional for our Silicon Valley software client.  This is a junior position that requires 1-2 years in high tech marketing, product marketing, or product management.  This position will require a great deal of writing and requires a skilled writer.
 
With some supervision, this person will be responsible to clarify the market requirements, analyze the competition, position the product, and market it.   A good part of the position will be working with the sales team assisting them in learning the products.  The position will be responsible to do some product pricing, working with analysts and partners. 
 
Requires a college degree and 1-2 years experience.  Must have excellent writing skills, and experience writing marketing materials is a plus.  Must be able to work independently as well as work successfully with multiple teams.  Must have excellent verbal skills and demonstrate enthusiasm for learning, backed up by hard work.  This position requires a ‘people person’ as there are various teams working together toward the common goal.
 
Compensation range is
$51k - $56k.

Qualified and interested candidates should forward their resumes to marcom2@best.com  or call Kathleen McCaffrey, MarCom Placements 650-329-9906.



Interview of Kathleen McCaffrey (Job Poster) by Cynthia Typaldos of SPM Jobs

Cynthia:  Kathleen, what's unique about this job?
Kathleen: The hiring manager is willing and eager to be a mentor.  This is the perfect position for someone with a great education and very strong writing skills who wants to become a senior product manager but needs and welcomes some coaching and guidance.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please send a current résumé to:

Kathleen McCaffrey
owner
MarCom Placements
marcom2@best.com


Sr Prod Mktng Mgr, enterprise sw, Confidential, Silicon Valley, CA, USA, relo=no

Sr Prod Mktng Mgr, enterprise sw, Confidential
Silicon Valley, CA, USA
relo=no

Reports To: VP Marketing - confidential


Senior Product Marketing Manager – Enterprise Software

Silicon Valley, CA

 

 

Our client is a successful Silicon Valley software company and is searching for a Senior Product Marketing Manager with 6+ years experience in software product marketing. 

Enterprise software, supply chain software, BPM, CRM or Business Intelligence strongly preferred.

Our client is looking for someone so skilled in the functions of software product marketing it is second nature to them.

This is a leadership position and requires a strong individual contributor as well as a good manager.  Must be self-motivated and confident.

Requires ability to function successfully in a fast-paced start-up.  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, required.

Requires BS/BA, MBA desirable.   25% travel.  Base compensation is $100k – 120k.

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their resumes to marcom2@best.com

Please include a cover letter detailing your software product marketing management experience as well as your compensation expectation.




If you're interested in this opportunity, please send a current résumé to:

Kathleen McCaffrey
owner
MarCom Placements
marcom2@best.com