Product Manager, Optical

8 hours ago

Waterloo, Canada NDI (Northern Digital Inc.) Full time

At NDI, our mission is built around using our measurement technologies to improve medical procedures and patients’ lives. This requires product innovation that is achieved through fostering collaboration, trust, and strong relationships. At NDI, you will work with talented people who are ready and willing to push their limits in an environment where learning and exploring new ways of doing things is valued as much or more than experience. We are proud of our heritage, culture and international growth over the past 41 years and are honoured to be a valued partner with the world’s leading medical companies.

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**Role Summary**:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Manager to join our team, reporting to the Head of Product, Optical. In this role, you will play a critical part in driving the success of our optical navigation product line. You will collaborate closely with global, cross-functional teams to develop and execute product strategies that meet market needs and drive revenue growth. You will predominantly focus on upstream Product Management, specifically market research and product development, for navigation consumable products. Additionally, you will work closely with fellow Product Managers to create comprehensive launch and growth strategies for consumables within both business-to-business and business-to-consumer models.

**Scope of Responsibilities**:

- Be a key contributor to the development and execution of product strategies for our optical product line.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify customer needs, market trends, and the competitive landscape.
- Define product requirements, features, and the roadmap in collaboration with fellow Product Managers, engineers, and other stakeholders.
- Collaborate on product launch activities and go-to-market plans, including pricing, positioning, and messaging.
- Contribute to developing go-to-market plans (GTM) for products, marketing strategies and product launches.
- Work closely with sales and customer support teams to ensure successful product adoption and customer satisfaction.
- Work as part of the Global Product Management team, collaborating with colleagues across regions to drive global product initiatives.
- Contribute to NDI's reputation as a leader in medical device technology by working with world-leading medical device companies.
- Collaborating, and assuming the leadership role, of defining the future of navigation technology by leveraging NDI's world-leading navigation technology.

**Education and Professional Qualifications**:

- MBA, Business Degree, Applicable Science Degree, or other relevant degrees.
- 5+ years in Product Management or Product Marketing in a B2B and/or B2C technology company in the medical sector preferred.
- Preferential consideration for those with Product Management experience in medical consumables.
- Preferential consideration for those with experience in NDIs core markets of Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, or Orthopaedic Surgery.
- Proven track record of successfully launching and managing products throughout their lifecycle.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate market insights into actionable product plans.

**Desired Characteristics/Additional Assets**:

- Results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving business objectives and driving revenue growth.
- Solutions orientated problem solver.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.

**Why Choose NDI**:

- Generous employer-paid benefits package.
- Company-wide bonus program and annual salary reviews.
- Competitive salary with a Registered Retirement Savings Plan match of up to 4%.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- It is common in many positions to work in a hybrid model, where flexibility and autonomy are supported by a combination of remote and in-office work.
- Starting at 3 weeks’ vacation plus a company-wide Holiday shut-down in December.
- Employee social and engagement events throughout the year.
- Subsidized professional development and training opportunities.
- A Waterloo Region 2024 Top Employer.
- Growing global company with offices in Waterloo, Vermont, Germany, and Hong Kong.
- Close to GRT and ION stops with free on-site parking.

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