New Opportunity: Director of Product Management

Director of Product Management
ABOUT THE COMPANY
A-dec is the premium leader in the dental equipment industry, designing and manufacturing products that span dental chairs, lights, handpieces, furniture, air management, infection control, and delivery systems found in dental offices and operatories. With over 1300 employees and headquartered in Newberg, Oregon, A-dec’s familial culture and values have been attributed to their commitment to the Newberg community and its employees through various investments and programs.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Reporting into the SVP of Product & Technology, the Director, Global Product Management leads teams that manage all A-dec products, including dental furniture, consumables, and core equipment (chairs, units, lights). They direct the strategic vision and purpose and are responsible for the long-term financial performance of A-dec’s product portfolio. Critical functions for this position include roadmap development, voice of the customer process, portfolio execution, roadmap execution, and the product section of the company’s business strategy.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creates the vision and purpose of Product Management.
- Leads all product management activities for the existing product lines within A-dec
- Builds and leads a diverse, high-performing product management team. Provides mentorship, support, and guidance, and encourages professional growth and development.
- Champions the strategic vision and purpose for Product Management across the organization.
- Implement strategic and tactical plans to meet the company’s objectives while exceeding customer needs.
- Maintains a constant pulse of dental equipment market developments, including consumer needs, competitive offerings, and brand position. Takes proactive measures to remain competitive with the existing portfolio.
- Follows industry trends and conducts capability analysis regularly. Executes competitive assessments and market research to gain market and buying preference and insights.
- Understands and articulates the voice of the customer. Makes tradeoff comparisons to drive decisions that deliver on success criteria. Accountable for concept development selection.
- Develop strategies in collaboration with Global Sales Team leaders to drive market share growth.
- Collaborates with Marketing Communications to plan, direct, and execute measurable global actions to drive brand awareness, preference, and demand generation necessary for achieving growth goals.
- Collaborates with Digital Product Management to ensure complete end-to-end solutions.
- Reviews revenue and profits on a weekly basis and suggests approaches to marketing and sales to drive growth. Responsible for overall product promotions and analyzing the revenue/net margin trade-offs.
- Accountable for the standard margins of the portfolio; pricing, positioning, and margins.
- Works across organizational boundaries to develop a cohesive strategy and ensures smooth execution of cross-functional plans within A-dec.
- Leads the future portfolio planning with their leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Extensive project management experience.
- Excellent presentation, communication, and customer skills.
- Proven leadership skills and effective problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated experience in planning, budgeting, and developing business strategies.
- Ability to influence up, down, and across the organization.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, or a similar focus.
- Five years of experience in product management.
- Five years of people leadership experience.
- Experience and understanding of the “Chief Engineer/Project Chief” methodology or practice.
Preferred Experience
- Master’s degree in business administration.
- Experience with strategic planning and managing a category P&L in excess of $100 Million.
Interested in Learning More?
180one has been retained by A-dec to manage this search. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact
Lisa Heffernan
/ 971.256.3076/ lisa@180one.com.





