Product Manager
Los Alamitos, CA, US
Regional Technical Expert for the category driving the product development, planning, positioning, and lifecycle management of Epson’s consumer inkjet printer portfolio.This role drives product roadmap strategy with a strong focus on hardware innovation, while also supporting integrated software and solutions that enhance the end-user experience.
The position requires strong business acumen, technical expertise, entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively across global and cross-functional teams.
You will be based out of Epson America’s headquarters in Los Alamitos, CA with an opportunity for a hybrid schedule.
What You Will Do
- Provide input into the development of product roadmaps for assigned product lines
- Coordinate with parent company in Japan to monitor product development and recommend actions to meet market needs
- Conduct and analyze market information and make product recommendations
- Contribute to achieving revenue and gross profit targets for assigned products
- Establish and support structured processes for complete product launches
- Partner closely with Marketing Communications, Documentation, Service & Support, Logistics, and other cross-functional teams to manage products throughout their lifecycle
- Recommend product positioning and pricing strategies
- Provide recommendations for key advertising and promotional tactics
- Manage product lifecycle activities to minimize inventory and ensure timely launches
- Serve as an internal and external product spokesperson and champion
- Support company events, including sales meetings and trade shows
- Assist sales teams with customer visits and presentations
- Conduct competitive analysis and benchmarking to inform strategy
- Build and maintain relationships with industry groups, analysts, and publications
- Build relationships with internal stakeholders and global teams to achieve business objectives
- Manage and leverage vendor relationships to deliver best-in-class products and pricing
What We’re Looking For
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate market insights into actionable product roadmaps
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience working across global teams
- Ability to balance technical product knowledge with business and financial acumen
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with multiple priorities
- Effective communicator and influencer across all levels of the organization
- Ability to travel as needed
Skills & Experience
- 5–8 years of product management or related experience, preferably in consumer electronics, technology, or hardware-focused industries
- Experience working in cross-functional and multicultural environments; experience interacting with global or corporate headquarters teams is highly desirable
- Demonstrated experience in product lifecycle management, including roadmap planning, forecasting, and pricing strategy
- Familiarity with hardware product development processes; experience with integrated hardware/software solutions is a plus
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret market data, competitive insights, and financial metrics
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Employee Benefits
In addition to joining a team of dedicated professionals who support each other and are passionate about their work, you’ll also enjoy a variety of attractive, industry-leading benefits.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage eligibility on start date
- Generous paid time off, including sick time, vacation, and holidays
- Income protection plans, including life insurance and short-term and long-term disability programs paid by the company
- 401K plan with company matching
- Educational reimbursement, employee assistant program (EAP), adoption assistance, employee discounts and much more!
The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $137,419 and $171,772 Please note that this position’s salary range may include multiple levels. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Epson America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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