Senior Product Marketing Manager - Content & Software

Senior Product Marketing Manager- Content & Software 

 

In beautiful San Dimas in Southern California

 

Magellan GPS consumer technologies are recognized as the finest in the world! Through us you?ll be at the forefront of consumer navigation (GPS) engineering revolution. So, if you're ready to drive the marketing strategies of world class GPS consumer electronics -read on! We are offering an opportunity of a life time to a candidate that loves to be at the cutting edge. Your ability to combine your excellence in logical thinking and creative marketing management to bring advanced personal navigation engineering to a level that's LEAGUES AHEAD of our "competitors" is exactly what we're seeking here! We require only exceptional and extraordinary candidates. Are you ready for this ulitmate of challenges?

 

Position Summary:

 

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Worldwide Product Marketing, the Sr. Product Marketing Manager will drive product management of software content and applications, and work with cross functional groups within the organization to bring innovative products to market on schedule, and on budget. This individual will be responsible for execution of the content roadmap, including maps and charts, as well as location specific data such as points-of-interest. The successful candidate will also be responsible for driving key applications in entertainment, safety and security, travel assistance as well as route productivity. Responsibilities will include the development of value propositions, positioning and messaging for Magellan?s content mapping software and solutions; leading to the awareness, consideration, evaluation and purchase of products in key markets in North America and Europe. They  will manage marketing efforts for new product introductions; competitive analysis; regularly report on business tractions, including financial and market indicators; identify business opportunities based on primary research and market analysis.

 

Specifically, the duties include:

 Develop and execute on the consumer content and data roadmap; define the 12-18 month roadmaps and execute to launch products to meet key customer requirements Drive the roadmap for  mapping products including topography maps and marine charts for target worldwide geographies Drive roadmap for key applications and data content including travel software, media/MP3 player applications, and points-of-interest data Establish and nurture influential relationships with targeted software and technology companies; driving the business development with key target customers to close on contracts and business agreements Coordinate between Marketing and other departments in the development of content and applications products including the documentation of product specifications, packaging, collateral material and accessories Create marketing plans that will guide product introduction, advertising, trade show participation and other key activities during the lifecycle of the productIdentify, interpret and communicate key drivers and trends within the GPS content mapping and key technologies to help shape the strategic direction of Magellan?s content and Location-Based-Services (LBS) strategyCompetitive Knowledge ? remain alert to the emergence of new competitors? capabilities, strategies, and actions and develop action plans

 

Qualification and Experience Requirements:

 

v Demonstrated track record in software product management & strategy, as well as a broad understanding of the hardware and devices industry

v Complete product lifecycle management experience with several software products from product definition, development, launch to end-of-life

v Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage several content or software products and programs in a shrink-wrapped and/or online download environment

v 10 years experience with direct relevancy  

v BS, Engineering or Computer Science

v MBA preferred

v International marketing experience preferred

v Experience in cartography, GPS mapping is desirable (not mandatory)

v Experience with cell phone company, electronic games, E-commerce mapping (i.e. Google maps, Microsoft Map Point, etc.), content providers (i.e Zagats Guide), or aggregate content providers (i.e. InfoSpace.com, MapInfo.com, or mobimate.com) where applications and content are transferable

v Flexible with a strong ability to work/lead in a ?TEAM? environment

v Strategic thinker 

 

 



Who is  Magellan Navigation?

 

Magellan Navigation, Inc. is one of the world?s leading developers and manufacturers of global satellite positioning, navigation, and guidance equipment with operations throughout the U.S. and Europe.  Headquartered in San Dimas, CA  Magellan Navigation, Inc. designs, manufactures and distributes sophisticated GPS satellite positioning, navigation and timing solutions and products to a broad spectrum of rapidly expanding commercial, consumer, industrial, scientific and government markets worldwide.

 

With the broadest range of GPS solutions available from one company, the applications for the Magellan line of solutions are diverse; from automotive, public safety, transportation, survey/GIS, and recreational, which includes: marine (boating), fishing, hiking and hunting.

Magellan is a pioneer and a global innovator of navigation and positioning solutions and markets its Magellan brand GPS products in vehicle navigation and outdoor markets. Also, through its joint venture with Hertz, Magellan has developed the Hertz NeverLost? vehicle navigation system

The Magellan brand of vehicle navigation and the Explorist brand of handheld GPS consumer products are market leaders and are distributed by major retail chains in the US (Best Buy, Costco, Circuit City, REI, Cabellas, Target and others) as well as in Europe (FNAC, Decathlon, Dixon's, Comet, NorAuto, Halfords and others).

 

Or apply directly to Recruiter@thalesnavigation.com and indicate title of position you're applying for.

 

Principals ONLY PLEASE.  No agencies at this time.

 

Magellan Navigation is an EEO Employer