Product Manager, Agtek at Leica Geosystems Inc. in Livermore, California

Job Description:

AGTEK Development Company, a part of Hexagon, is looking for a Product Manager to join its Applications Department.

Based in Livermore, California, AGTEK is widely and favorably recognized as the leading supplier of earthwork takeoff and 3D modeling solutions for heavy construction contractors. Founded in 1981, AGTEK pioneered computer optimization software for agricultural land leveling, construction earthwork and GPS grading.

Our parent company Hexagon is a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, and quality across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, safety, and mobility applications.

Job Summary
The AGTEK Product Manager is responsible for integrating new ideas, technology, and customer requirements to existing and new product lines. The Product Manager needs to understand the market and identify high value product features and functionality plus identify new product line opportunities. They will also work collaboratively with other company departments to develop and bring products to the market in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Gain a deep understanding of customer experience, identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth


• Determine customers' needs and desires by specifying the research needed to obtain market information


• Assesses market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products


• Translate product strategy into detailed customer stories and product requirements


• Work closely with engineering to develop, evaluate, test and release products


• Verify, and if necessary, report defects when encountered during testing, support or training


• Confirm bug fixes and maintain bug tracking system


• Provide training and support for customers, salespeople and internal staff


• Communicate product updates and other technical issues to sales force


• Assist with the development of training guides, videos and webinars


• Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products and services and conducting product demonstrations


• Understand product pricing, positioning and channel distribution strategies