Job Summary:Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Product Manager with expertise in Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) to join their growing company. The Product Manager will be responsible for the product lifecycle management, from strategic planning to tactical activities. This role requires a deep understanding of TPE products, market trends, and customer needs. Key Responsibilities: 1. Product Strategy and Roadmap: - Develop and implement product strategies consistent with the company vision. - Define and communicate the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals. 2. Market Research and Analysis: - Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape. - Analyze market data to identify opportunities and threats in the TPE market. 3. Product Development: - Work closely with R&D to define product specifications and ensure product development aligns with market needs. - Manage the product development process from ideation to launch. 4. Cross-Functional Collaboration: - Collaborate with sales, marketing, and technical teams to ensure successful product launches. - Provide training and support to sales teams to ensure they have the necessary product knowledge. 5. Customer Engagement: - Engage with key customers to gather feedback and understand their needs. - Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and industry partners. 6. Performance Monitoring: - Monitor product performance and conduct regular analysis to ensure products meet business objectives. - Implement corrective actions when necessary to achieve desired outcomes. What we are seeking:- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Management or a related field. - Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, with a focus on thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) and other plastics.- Strong knowledge of TPE materials, applications, and market trends.- Proven track record of successfully managing product lifecycles from concept to launch.- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.- Experience with global markets and regulatory requirements.- Ability to travel up to 30 -50% .

Requisition ID: 121145
Sponsorship Available: No
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Goodyear. More Driven.
Strategically identify opportunities to give Goodyear’s Solutions a competitive advantage in the market. Allocate and expand Goodyear’s Technical Resources, while leading Technical Resources in project execution. Forward thinking around capabilities and solving business problems. Lead the design and support for Solutions Technologies/Products.
Primary Responsibilities Strategically identify opportunities to give Goodyear’s Solutions a competitive advantage in the market. Grow the knowledge base in Goodyear Business Solutions through ongoing benchmarking and evaluation to create a forward-looking strategy for Technical Solutions Roadmap.
Successfully deliver differentiating business solutions to market, achieving results that are on-time, on-budget and on-scope to the project plan. Allocate technical resources (Goodyear internal and external third party resources) to deliver solutions, while holding teams accountable for project delivery.
Support critical Goodyear Service and Solutions Projects once operationalized. Continuously measure effectiveness and drive improvements to align to overall business priorities. Effectively communicate the value proposition of technical solutions to Commercial Fleet Customers.
Required Education And Experience Bachelors degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) or a related field; or in lieu of degree 10 years of Technical Experience
5 or more years of Technical Experience
Prior experience delivering Technical Solutions and working with Technical Teams
Enterprise System Architecture experience
Prior Team or Project Leadership
Desired Skills And Abilities Essential-level proficiency with Cloud Technologies and Internet of Things (IoT)
Advanced in agile methodologies
Expert in Technical Project delivery
Strong Project and Team Leadership skills
Demonstrated skills in problem solving and critical thinking
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.
Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

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Planet DDS is a dynamic and rapidly growing dental software company, serving over 13,000 practices across the United States with over 118,000 users. The company delivers a complete platform of cloud-based SaaS solutions for dental practices, including Denticon Practice Management, Apteryx Imaging, Cloud 9 Ortho Practice Management, and Legwork Patient Relationship Management. Planet DDS is committed to creating value for its dental practice clients by solving the most urgent challenges facing today's dental practices. Job Description With overall responsibility for identifying and driving product initiatives from inception through execution. You will collaborate across the organization and therefore must possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy, servant leader disposition, and the motivation to successfully launch products. You will be energized by finding and delivering innovative solutions that solve business problems and create real value for our customers. You will not settle for anything less than best in class product in your industry. This is a hybrid position working 2x per week in one of our office locations (Irvine, CA, Phoenix, AZ, Atlanta, GA or Akron, OH) Responsibilities <ul><li>Own, strategize, and drive adoption of the company imaging product. </li> <li>Evangelize company products and roadmaps with customer and internal stakeholders. </li><li>Lead and manage the entire product life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities, providing strategy and vision to the product roadmap, including product pairing and sunsets. </li> <li>Validate product/feature and market fit using a strong analytical and metrics-driven approach, utilizing tools such as cost-benefit and ROI. </li><li>Keep up to date on market trends and assesses market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products. </li><li>Seek out and identify market requirements for current and future products by conducting thorough qualitative and quantitative market research. </li><li>Manage the product roadmap and ensure epics, features, and stories are sized correctly and groomed. Be able to cull requirements effectively to develop MVPs and demonstrate a sound appreciation of iterative development. </li> <li>Product launch - own new product and feature launches, working closely with internal teams to produce training, knowledgebase articles, demo scripts, and marketing materials. </li> <li>Develop metrics and reporting that not only provides management and sales with insight on the market but most importantly informs good decision making and continuous improvement. </li><li>Document baseline, monitor, and report KPIs to determine product success against stated goals, including success criteria such as new sales, usage / adoption, etc. </li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>5-7 years of SaaS product management experience </li> <li>Demonstrated success evolving outstanding, market-leading products that have accelerated revenue growth for a SaaS business </li> <li>Experience building mission critical enterprise SaaS product </li> <li>Ability to prioritize incoming requests that recognizes that the enemy of great products isn't bad product, it is simply okay products </li><li>Experience with Agile project management tools and Agile development methodology. </li><li>Strong ability to drive value from data analytics </li><li>Outstanding organizational and communication skills </li><li>Experience working with offshore development team </li> <li>Ability to direct UI/UX designer for optimal user experience </li> <li>Experience with API, integration, and partnerships </li> <li>A Bachelor's degree as a minimum level of education </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Previous experience with SaaS revenue cycle management or clinical product development </li> <li>Experience building software for sensor and devices </li> <li>MBA degree </li> </ul> PLANET DDS CORE IDEOLOGY Why are we here? Unleashing dentists and their staff to focus on patient care. Where are we headed? In the next 5 years, Planet DDS will remain the leading provider of cloud-based technology solutions in North America, expanding to serve more than 25,000 dental practices. How do we get there? To encourage measurable progress toward our vision and make the best decisions on behalf of employees and customers, we adopted a set of common values: Collaborative - Working independently and across teams, we create scalable solutions to enable company growth Empathetic - We are educated on the experience of our customers and feel vested in their success Accountable - We feel ownership for the quality of our work and take pride in the positive outcomes Trustworthy - We operate with integrity and honest, making promises we know that we can keep Ambitious - We are driven by our ability to make a long-term, positive impact on the lives of dental market leaders

Planet DDS is a dynamic and rapidly growing dental software company, serving over 13,000 practices across the United States with over 118,000 users. The company delivers a complete platform of cloud-based SaaS solutions for dental practices, including Denticon Practice Management, Apteryx Imaging, Cloud 9 Ortho Practice Management, and Legwork Patient Relationship Management. Planet DDS is committed to creating value for its dental practice clients by solving the most urgent challenges facing today's dental practices. Job Description With overall responsibility for identifying and driving product initiatives from inception through execution. You will collaborate across the organization and therefore must possess a unique blend of business and technical savvy, servant leader disposition, and the motivation to successfully launch products. You will be energized by finding and delivering innovative solutions that solve business problems and create real value for our customers. You will not settle for anything less than best in class product in your industry. This is a hybrid position working 2x per week in one of our office locations (Irvine, CA, Phoenix, AZ, Atlanta, GA or Akron, OH) Responsibilities <ul><li>Own, strategize, and drive adoption of the company imaging product. </li><li>Evangelize company products and roadmaps with customer and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Lead and manage the entire product life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities, providing strategy and vision to the product roadmap, including product pairing and sunsets. </li><li>Validate product/feature and market fit using a strong analytical and metrics-driven approach, utilizing tools such as cost-benefit and ROI.</li><li>Keep up to date on market trends and assesses market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products.</li><li>Seek out and identify market requirements for current and future products by conducting thorough qualitative and quantitative market research.</li><li>Manage the product roadmap and ensure epics, features, and stories are sized correctly and groomed. Be able to cull requirements effectively to develop MVPs and demonstrate a sound appreciation of iterative development. </li><li>Product launch - own new product and feature launches, working closely with internal teams to produce training, knowledgebase articles, demo scripts, and marketing materials. </li><li>Develop metrics and reporting that not only provides management and sales with insight on the market but most importantly informs good decision making and continuous improvement.</li><li>Document baseline, monitor, and report KPIs to determine product success against stated goals, including success criteria such as new sales, usage / adoption, etc.</li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>5-7 years of SaaS product management experience </li><li>Demonstrated success evolving outstanding, market-leading products that have accelerated revenue growth for a SaaS business </li><li>Experience building mission critical enterprise SaaS product </li><li>Ability to prioritize incoming requests that recognizes that the enemy of great products isn't bad product, it is simply okay products</li><li>Experience with Agile project management tools and Agile development methodology.</li><li>Strong ability to drive value from data analytics</li><li>Outstanding organizational and communication skills</li><li>Experience working with offshore development team </li><li>Ability to direct UI/UX designer for optimal user experience </li><li>Experience with API, integration, and partnerships </li><li>A Bachelor's degree as a minimum level of education</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Previous experience with SaaS revenue cycle management or clinical product development </li><li>Experience building software for sensor and devices </li><li>MBA degree </li></ul> PLANET DDS CORE IDEOLOGY Why are we here? Unleashing dentists and their staff to focus on patient care. Where are we headed? In the next 5 years, Planet DDS will remain the leading provider of cloud-based technology solutions in North America, expanding to serve more than 25,000 dental practices. How do we get there? To encourage measurable progress toward our vision and make the best decisions on behalf of employees and customers, we adopted a set of common values: Collaborative - Working independently and across teams, we create scalable solutions to enable company growth Empathetic - We are educated on the experience of our customers and feel vested in their success Accountable - We feel ownership for the quality of our work and take pride in the positive outcomes Trustworthy - We operate with integrity and honest, making promises we know that we can keep Ambitious - We are driven by our ability to make a long-term, positive impact on the lives of dental market leaders

Requisition ID: 121145 Sponsorship Available: No Relocation Assistance Available: No Goodyear. More Driven. Strategically identify opportunities to give Goodyear's Solutions a competitive advantage in the market. Allocate and expand Goodyear's Technical Resources, while leading Technical Resources in project execution. Forward thinking around capabilities and solving business problems. Lead the design and support for Solutions Technologies/Products. Primary Responsibilities #LI-JK1 <ul> <li>Strategically identify opportunities to give Goodyear's Solutions a competitive advantage in the market. Grow the knowledge base in Goodyear Business Solutions through ongoing benchmarking and evaluation to create a forward-looking strategy for Technical Solutions Roadmap. </li> <li>Successfully deliver differentiating business solutions to market, achieving results that are on-time, on-budget and on-scope to the project plan. Allocate technical resources (Goodyear internal and external third party resources) to deliver solutions, while holding teams accountable for project delivery.</li> <li>Support critical Goodyear Service and Solutions Projects once operationalized. Continuously measure effectiveness and drive improvements to align to overall business priorities. Effectively communicate the value proposition of technical solutions to Commercial Fleet Customers.</li></ul> Required Education and Experience <ul> <li>Bachelors degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) or a related field; or in lieu of degree 10 years of Technical Experience</li> <li>5 or more years of Technical Experience</li> <li>Prior experience delivering Technical Solutions and working with Technical Teams</li> <li>Enterprise System Architecture experience</li> <li>Prior Team or Project Leadership</li></ul> Desired Skills and Abilities <ul> <li>Essential-level proficiency with Cloud Technologies and Internet of Things (IoT)</li> <li>Advanced in agile methodologies - advanced</li> <li>Expert in Technical Project delivery </li> <li>Strong Project and Team Leadership skills</li> <li>Demonstrated skills in problem solving and critical thinking </li></ul> Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate. Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500. Click here for more information about Equal Employment Opportunity laws, and here for additional supplementary information.

Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America. We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands. Independence American Insurance Company (IAIC), a subsidiary of IPH, has over 50 years of underwriting experience and a history of innovation in the pet insurance industry. IAIC has built a reputation as a trusted and dependable partner. We are a pet-focused underwriter with deep insurance industry experience, offering a product with proven consumer appeal. Job Summary As a Product Manager at Independence American Insurance Carrier (IAIC), you'll play a vital role in developing and managing innovative pet insurance products that provide peace of mind to pet owners. You'll be responsible for working with Managing General Agencies to ensure profitable growth, create product plans that align with strategic needs, and ensure our products meet the evolving needs of our furry friends and pet parents. Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can make a real difference? Join our team and let's create a brighter future for pets everywhere Main Responsibilities <ul><li>Works collaboratively with Administrators to understand brand strategy and identify product opportunities. Influences and drives product research, analysis, design and development. Guides, consults and monitors implementation.</li><li>Coordinates with relevant control partners (to include Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management) to ensure product offerings are designed and implemented in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.</li><li>Identifies and analyzes key products, portfolio performance, and profitability drivers.</li><li>Assesses priority of various product and pricing opportunities based on strategic alignment, key objectives and other success and viability measurements.</li><li>Develops detailed product plan to achieve long and short-term profit objectives.</li><li>Provides input into rate, loss, budget, and other planning teams.</li><li>Partners with MGAs to develop and enable creative product and coverage solutions for customer needs. Leads in the alignment of portfolio profitability and growth strategies such as target customers.</li><li>Conducts exploration and analysis of key data to support on-going monitoring, maintenance, and underwriting of existing products.</li><li>Drives carrier development of new products and supports Administrators in the launch of those offerings.</li></ul><ul><li>Builds, and works with, structured information and data sets from multiple sources to develop analytical insights.</li><li>Analyzes product and portfolio specific P&L performance, opportunities, new product performance metrics and initiative results.</li><li>Partners with Actuarial and Underwriting to identify relevant portfolio views and profit opportunities, identify emerging themes, and internal and external trends to improve performance and minimize risk</li><li>Builds reports using data tools to supervise business performance and communicate results.</li><li>May manage staff of Product Analyst(s).</li></ul> Qualifications: <ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience</li><li>7+ years of experience in insurance pricing, underwriting and/or product performance.</li><li>Veterinary or Animal Health (dogs and cats) knowledge or experience is highly desirable.</li><li>Ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize data to drive informed product decisions.</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and analysis for internal audiences</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment</li><li>Ability to travel up to 10%</li></ul> #carrier #Hybird All of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following: <ul><li>Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance</li><li>Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee</li><li>Company paid short-term and long-term disability</li><li>12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave</li><li>Health Savings Account (HSA)</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)</li><li>Retirement savings plan</li><li>Personal Paid Time Off</li><li>Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off</li><li>Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations</li><li>Pet friendly office environment</li><li>Commuter Benefits</li><li>Group Pet Insurance</li><li>On the job training and skills development</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li></ul>

Requisition ID: 121145 Sponsorship Available: No Relocation Assistance Available: No Goodyear. More Driven. Strategically identify opportunities to give Goodyear's Solutions a competitive advantage in the market. Allocate and expand Goodyear's Technical Resources, while leading Technical Resources in project execution. Forward thinking around capabilities and solving business problems. Lead the design and support for Solutions Technologies/Products. Primary Responsibilities #LI-JK1 <ul> <li>Strategically identify opportunities to give Goodyear's Solutions a competitive advantage in the market. Grow the knowledge base in Goodyear Business Solutions through ongoing benchmarking and evaluation to create a forward-looking strategy for Technical Solutions Roadmap. </li> <li>Successfully deliver differentiating business solutions to market, achieving results that are on-time, on-budget and on-scope to the project plan. Allocate technical resources (Goodyear internal and external third party resources) to deliver solutions, while holding teams accountable for project delivery.</li> <li>Support critical Goodyear Service and Solutions Projects once operationalized. Continuously measure effectiveness and drive improvements to align to overall business priorities. Effectively communicate the value proposition of technical solutions to Commercial Fleet Customers.</li></ul> Required Education and Experience <ul> <li>Bachelors degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) or a related field; or in lieu of degree 10 years of Technical Experience</li> <li>5 or more years of Technical Experience</li> <li>Prior experience delivering Technical Solutions and working with Technical Teams</li> <li>Enterprise System Architecture experience</li> <li>Prior Team or Project Leadership</li></ul> Desired Skills and Abilities <ul> <li>Essential-level proficiency with Cloud Technologies and Internet of Things (IoT)</li> <li>Advanced in agile methodologies - advanced</li> <li>Expert in Technical Project delivery </li> <li>Strong Project and Team Leadership skills</li> <li>Demonstrated skills in problem solving and critical thinking </li></ul> Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate. Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500. Click here for more information about Equal Employment Opportunity laws, and here for additional supplementary information.

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