Associate Product Manager

Job Description

Company Profile: Sicame Group, with its Headquarters in France, operates in 30 countries, distributes its products to over 150 countries, and has more than 50 subsidiaries worldwide. This group is the largest independent entity in its sector of electrical accessories. Its subsidiary companies are renowned for their innovative capacities, the quality of their products, and the complete service that they offer their customers. Sicame Group has set up a Global Business Support Centre based in Chennai which operates like a centralized data powerhouse to support our worldwide business. Sicame GBS's mission is to establish a team of competencies based in Chennai to work with the different Sicame group subsidiaries around the world to support business management and growth. We are looking for suitable candidates for the following profile. Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Product Manager/Product Manager to support the development, management, and lifecycle of our Surge Arrester product line . In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, sales, marketing, and operations to help bring innovative products to market and ensure the success of existing product lines. Key Responsibilities: Product Lifecycle Management: Assist in managing the entire product lifecycle from concept through development, launch, and end-of-life. Market Research & Analysis: Conduct competitive analysis, customer research, and industry trend tracking to identify opportunities for new product development and product enhancements. Product Development Support: Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to define product requirements, specifications, and performance criteria for surge arresters. Go-to-Market Strategy: Assist in the development of go-to-market strategies, including pricing, positioning, and promotional plans. Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as a liaison between product management, engineering, supply chain, quality, and sales to ensure timely and successful product launches. Customer Interaction: Support customer meetings and gather feedback to help guide product improvements and innovation. Product Cost Control: Optimized costs through analysis and effective negotiations. Product Pricing: Developed competitive pricing strategies for market success. Product Standardization: Standardized designs to enhance quality and reduce production costs. Performance Monitoring: Track product performance, profitability, and customer satisfaction metrics to inform decision-making. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related technical field. MBA or business coursework is a plus. Experience: 2-5 years of experience in product management, engineering, or technical sales-preferably in the electrical equipment or power transmission/distribution industry. Knowledge of Surge Arresters: Familiarity with surge protection products, IEC/IEEE standards, and high-voltage equipment is highly desirable. Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and presentation abilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and product management tools (e.g., Jira) Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment Preferred Attributes: Understanding of global electrical standards and certification requirements Experience working with manufacturing teams in Asia or global supply chains Technical aptitude with the ability to understand and explain complex electrical products We offer Competitive salary and performance-based incentives Opportunities for professional growth and global exposure A collaborative and innovative work environment Location of the job Chennai | India and supporting globally