Technical Product Manager

Summary

The Technical Product Manager serves as the primary point of contact for all OEM development programs and supports the success of our Infection Control & Guidance product lines.

This position will work closely with key partners to manage new product development projects from project identification through to completion, ensuring alignment with partner requirements, market needs, and organizational goals.

The Technical Product Manager will oversee the planning, prioritization, coordination, and execution of OEM-driven development initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, and Regulatory.

The role will focus on delivering products that meet market demands, maintain preferred partner status with customers, and enhance brand visibility.

In addition, the Technical Product Manager will support Infection Control & Guidance Product Managers throughout the market evaluation and product development lifecycle, contributing to product strategy, implementation, and ongoing product management.

This role is eligible for hybrid work, which offers a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

You’ll be expected to work from our Coralville office 2-3 days per week, with the option to work remotely the rest of the time.  

 Key Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  (Other duties may be assigned.)


* OEM Development Programs
+ Works with external strategic partners on new product development
+ Understands and effectively communicates CIVCO product development process with strategic partners for understanding of project schedules and deliverable expectations.
+ Works with cross functional teams include OEM Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Affairs, Engineering, Development, Marketing, etc.
+ Ensures efficient release of new product launches in tandem with OEM development teams
+ Prioritizes and directs resource allocation against established framework
+ Scopes and defines project requirements for successful implementation
+ Builds business case and executes PDA (Product Development Agreements)
+ Communicates project payment terms with internal stakeholders to ensure completion of project payments and minimum volume commitment
+ Monitors and communicates progress internally to stakeholders and externally to customers
+ Work with external partners to expand compatibility of existing CIVCO products as they release new models of existing transducer designs


* Product Portfolio
+ Provide inputs and assistance to product roadmap creation and adaptations.
+ Serve as internal voice-of-customer to drive projects through the product development process.
+ Coordinate product line expansion evaluations and sustain product line updates to maximize product life.
+ Oversee product lifecycle programs including customer notifica...