#1701 – Operations/Program Manager for a Technology Start-Up

Location: St. Paul, MN

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and lead the Division business planning process
• Work with sales, marketing, research and development and the third-party manufacturer to optimize operations and maximize profitability
• Participate in business development issues such as supply agreements, long-term agreements, cost reduction requests, cost sharing requests, pricing negotiations, account reviews, etc.
• Participate in cost control and profitability decisions through interaction with appropriate manufacturing groups, accounting, and sales
• Will participate in positioning Division product(s), understanding the market and the positioning of Division in that market
• Review market competition
• Build and improve distribution channels
• Work collaboratively with internal Marketing Department to provide input on promotional and advertising programs
• Attend key industry trade shows and seminars
• Provide direction and leadership to Division, including people management, as follows: managing performance; addressing disciplinary issues; hiring; assisting people with career development; communicating information to direct reports and passing information up the management chain; ensuring team is aligned with and accomplishing goals/objectives; administrative processing; and maintaining trust and confidentiality


Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline. Master’s degree in business, engineering or other technical discipline would be desirable
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a technical, sales or marketing environment. Prior experience in leading/growing a new division is a plus.
• Proven project management experience
• Experience in developing strong business relationships essential
• Understanding of the product development process and associated terminology
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, sales, and customers
• Understanding of financial statements and accounting practices and terminology
• Ability to identify problems and develop and implement actions to resolve them
• Ability to motivate and influence people to achieve customer satisfaction
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

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