Product Manager, Theatre & Broadcast Lighting

Product Manager, Theatre & Broadcast Lighting

Description & Requirements

HARMAN Professional develops automated lighting fixtures under the Martin brand. Martin by HARMAN is one of the world leaders in R&D and manufacturing automated, intelligent entertainment and architectural lighting.

This role is focused on the long term, building the Martin Professional Lighting brand across markets and territories across the world, and contributes to the success of the Harman Professional Solutions global business.

But that's not all - at HARMAN, you'll have the opportunity to be heard and respected, to rapidly develop your skills and cultivate new ideas in our agile and supportive culture.

You will be part of our Product Management team, based in Aarhus, Denmark in the position of: Product Manager, Theatre & Broadcast Lighting

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound. Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Harman Kardon, Mark Levinson and Revel. Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development. Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates listening experience.

What You’ll Be Part Of

The Product Manager, Theatre & Broadcast Lighting, is an expert that manages all aspects of the product life cycle process for the full portfolio this position owns. This role will be expected to conduct market research, generate product specifications and pricing, create business plans and support strategy development for this product portfolio. The role will need to be able lead and liaise with other internal teams including R&D, regional sales, global marketing and operations teams.

How You’ll Make An Impact

The Product Manager will work with his superior to develop portfolio strategies in line with the long-term strategic vision for this segment. The Product Manager will have an in-depth working knowledge of these products and their application. Essential responsibilities will include: leading products through the full lifecycle from concept, development and launch, through sustaining lifetime initiatives until final discontinuation or replacement; analysing markets and competitors, then translating insights into clear value propositions and customer requirements found on a deep understanding of application needs; developing and maintaining the product roadmap in line with strategy, market demands, and future opportunities; preparing new product proposals, business cases, and concept documents for new products; applying strong product and market knowledge to educate and collaborate with Sales, helping grow product market share; partnering with Marketing and Sales to plan and execute product launches and go-to-market activities that ensure strong positioning and successful market introductions; supporting development of marketing assets for launch and sustaining needs; educating Sales Directors and their teams with clear product messaging and support with ad-hoc promotional initiatives, trade shows, sales events etc.; producing and supporting development of sales enablement assets and tools; training and supporting Product and Application Specialists; contributing to team goals by collaborating and delivering related tasks as needed; setting product pricing using market research and business intelligence, while considering production and sales costs and volume forecasts from regional sales teams; tracking sales performance of portfolio and identifying needs for promotions, sales tools, or other activities needed to address underperforming products or regions; maintaining solid market, technical, and commercial expertise through direct hands-on engagement with customers, end users, and lighting designers, supplemented by industry media, professional networks, and events.

What Makes You A Strong Fit

Extensive experience in the professional live event and stage lighting industry, especially around theatre and broadcast lighting. Expert level of lighting products for this segment. In-depth knowledge of the performance lighting market with thorough understanding of needs and workflows for customers, lighting designers and other industry professionals. Thorough understanding of sub-verticals, applications and use cases. Ability to configure, program and operate lighting console for product demos and reviews. Fluency in English in all areas: reading, writing and speaking. To complete the demands of the role this person must: have experience writing detailed and sound business plans and product specifications; strong interpersonal skills and ability to vary personal style to different audiences, including sales and marketing team members and R&D project teams; excellent presentation and communication skills for internal and external events; proven negotiating and motivational skills involved in resourcing projects for new products.

Things To Know

Willingness to work at Harman Professional Denmark office in Aarhus. Willingness to travel globally a minimum of 50 days per year.

What You Can Expect

A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week. Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others). Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs. Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being. Tuition reimbursement support. Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available. An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development.

Pay Transparency

kr 655,500 - kr 961,400

The above represents the annual gross base salary range for this role.

Variable compensation and allowances: Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may also be available, such as quarterly or annual bonus pay, commission payments, long term incentive compensation, or certain allowances. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.

How we set pay: The pay posted is a reasonable estimate of the wage range anticipated for this position. Pay is determined using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, skills, role scope/responsibilities, and location-based market factors (where applicable). In appropriate circumstances, based on objective, job-related factors, the final determination on pay may deviate from the posted range.

Pay history: Please do not include current or past pay information in your application. We do not request pay history as part of our recruitment process.

Benefits: HARMAN is interested in supporting the health and wellbeing of employees and offers a range of benefits. Offerings vary by country and employment arrangement and reflect a combination of statutory requirements and company-provided programs. These may include paid time off and holidays, sick and family leave, as well as health and wellbeing support and retirement or savings plans where applicable, along with other locally relevant benefits. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.

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