Who are we?
At SEB Professional North America, we are a leader in the professional coffee machine industry, offering three equipment lines: Schaerer, WMF, and Curtis. Our innovative coffee machines are trusted worldwide and can be found in a variety of settings, including hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, and convenience stores.
You've likely enjoyed coffee from our machines at McDonald's, Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, Peet’s, or Tim Hortons. Join us in delivering exceptional coffee experiences worldwide.
SEB Professional is a subsidiary of Groupe SEB, a large French consortium and the world’s largest manufacturer of cookware in more than 150 countries, with 30,000+ employees and over €8,1 b in sales annually.
Salary Range: Base Compensation: $135,000 - $155,000 + Annual Bonus.
What you’ll do?
The Manager of Technical Product Management will be a part of the Product Management and Strategic Marketing Team that oversees product lines for: Schaerer, WMF & Wilbur Curtis. The role will focus on overseeing the Technical Product Management organization by setting clear goals and expectations as a key part of managing performance to drive business outcomes. This extends from increasing the success of the existing products to assisting in the technical requirements for new products and features for the future. The role will also work directly with development and production (factory) teams to bring products to life from requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop product roadmaps with a customer-first mindset; Ownership of the product development gate process in Americas for the three brands including milestones and deliverables.
- Lead and coordinate customer specific projects which would include adapting global products to customer technical needs.
- Define strategic direction of Technical Product management, in alignment with Global Product development teams.
- Work closely with Product success team to ensure a smooth hand-off for bringing the product to market & customers. Additionally, work with PS on product issues and quality topics coming back from the field.
- Regularly review products with internal stakeholders to ensure the products meet expectations.
What you need to be successful in this role:
- Experience – 8+ years of demonstrated progressively increasing levels of leadership experience. Must have experience directly managing a team with technical products.
- Education – B.S. in Engineering or Technical degree highly preferred.
- Key Skills (top 3 skills): Hands on experience with equipment/hardware in lab/field environment, project management, cross functional/ global collaboration.
- Traits: Attention to detail, organizational skills,sense of urgency, managing multiple competing projects/priorities
What would set you apart:
- A passion for coffee.
- Experience Food and Beverage Equipment sector, particularly with coffee and hot dispensed beverages.
Overview:
- Type of employment: Full-time - Exempt
- Workplace type: Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) Irvine, CA
Why SEB Professional North America?
Whether working remotely, in one of our offices, or flexing between the two, we offer a number of benefits and perks to support you and your family. Please ask your recruiter for additional details regarding our benefits.
- Medical / Dental / Vision insurance – generous employer contribution
- 401(K) program w/ up to 9% employer contribution
- Gym & Dental Insurance
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Voluntary benefits and discounts programs
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
SEB Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see OFCCP Equal Employment.
