Ultra/Synchrotron Product Marketing Manager

The Ultra/Synchr Product Marketing Manager (PMM) is responsible to provide leadership in product ownership which includes cross-functional and cross-organizational influencing to ensure the right strategy and results in the business of our products. S/He will define and drive the 3D X-ray microscope product portfolio strategy and the roadmap of solutions, modules and features to serve the multiple market sectors and the wide breath of applications of each. The Ultra/Synchrotron Microscope PMM will also bring a deep understanding of the applications, the target research user communities, and the X-ray optics which deliver the imaging capability. This PMM will focus on how also to drive this unique product business with the Sales channels in ZEISS. The PMM understands the customer needs and voice, the competition SWOT, product marketing fundamentals, and how best to weight the many factors—pro and con—in product decisions. S/he uses these skills, along with her/his judgment, to successfully define, position, evangelize, support, improve, and grow the business of our products. Finally, the PMM will have strong experience and skills in product life cycle management, and project management, to implement projects across the organization.Key Responsibilities:

Owning product business success while understanding and mitigating program risksDeveloping the roadmap, business-case, and feasibility to serve the needs of multiple market segments and to position for success against the competitionPartnering closely with Sector Marketing group to identify and validate new concepts with market expertsOwning the product life cycle execution while influencing involvement of diverse functional groupsDefining and documenting product requirements, including upgradeability, reliability and regulatoryDefining and driving timely product launch plans involving multiple functional groups, with an eye to positioning, branding, and pricing. Evangelizing new products within the company.Working with 3rd party vendors to develop relationships, define requirements, drive development programs, and productize new capabilities to enhance ZEISS solutionsOwning the product sustaining cross-functional effort to provide timely support to customers, sales, and other stakeholders in the business of our productsWorking strategically with key account managers to address evolving needs and to support strategic business development opportunitiesExperience, Skills and Education Requirements:

Strong technical background (Master’s degree in technical field, minimum)Experience in Nano X-ray Imaging and Synchrotron Microscope Imaging or related research application areas which use these technologiesConnections and understanding of the Nano X-ray Imaging/Synchrotron X-ray Imaging communities, preferredAdditionally, Masters of Business Administration (MBA), preferredPrevious experience in PMM role (3+ years)Experience with microscopy research industry (5+ years) and/or capital equipment.Experience with computed tomography and/or X-ray imaging and/or 3D visualization techniques in microscopyExperience owning business decisions and portfolio strategy for product line(s)Superior written and oral communication skills and the ability to comprehend and translate complex concepts and technologies into business-oriented value propositionsGood analytical and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionallyEnthusiastic, diligent, and highly productive; high integrity and trustResults orientedWillingness to travel up to 25%The annual pay range for this position is $105,600 – $132,000. The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Clara Cresswell

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