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Job Title: Junior Product Manager (Terminal and Hardware)Job Description

The Junior Product Manager will assist in the development, launch, and continuous improvement of hardware and terminal product lines. This role involves close collaboration with product development, engineering, marketing, and sales teams to deliver high-quality products that meet customer needs and exceed industry standards.

Responsibilities

+ Assist in managing the entire lifecycle of hardware and terminal products, from ideation and design through development, launch, and post-launch support.

+ Conduct market research to understand customer needs, industry trends, and competitor products, using insights to inform product roadmaps.

+ Collaborate with internal teams and customers to define and document product requirements, ensuring they are clearly communicated to the engineering and design teams.

+ Work with engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to ensure timely development, testing, and delivery of products.

+ Facilitate the development of prototypes, assist in product testing, and ensure hardware specifications are met for product designs.

+ Assist in the planning and execution of product launches, including creating marketing materials, coordinating with the sales team, and organizing customer support resources.

+ Monitor customer feedback and gather insights to inform ongoing product improvements, bug fixes, and feature updates for hardware and terminal products.

+ Collect and analyze data on product performance, user adoption, and customer satisfaction to drive product improvements and ensure market success.

+ Maintain accurate product documentation, including product specifications, user manuals, and release notes.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in product lifecycle management and product management.

+ Strong communication and analytical skills.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

+ 1-4 years of experience in product management or a related field, with experience in hardware or terminal products being a plus.

+ Ability to understand technical requirements and translate them into user-friendly product features.

+ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

+ Familiarity with Agile product management methodologies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with product management tools such as Agile, Scrum, JIRA / Atlassian.

+ Experience with software and hardware development processes.

Work Environment

The work environment requires primarily sedentary physical work, with the ability to lift a maximum of 25 pounds. There may be occasional lifting and carrying of items such as a laptop and notebook. The role involves frequent walking and standing, along with hand/eye coordination to operate a computer keyboard and office equipment. Vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information is necessary, as well as speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with colleagues and management. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Windsor,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.