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Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security 
 
_At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. 
 
_Product Manager, Connect Home Products 
 
Product Manager 
 
The Product Manager is a highly collaborative position responsible for executing strategic product initiatives across the electronic product portfolio for Allegion's Home business. This position is responsible for ensuring near term and long-term profitability for the business by partnering with the Director of Product Management and executing on the product portfolio strategy, actively managing value propositions within programs, ensuring product line positioning, and all other aspects of product management.  This position enables and drives collaboration and partnership with multiple functions including engineering, marketing, sales, manufacturing, and sourcing, to achieve the successful execution of product plans and development and execution of product roadmaps 
 
What You Will Do 
 
Product Vision, Strategy & Execution: 
 


* Develop product strategy and manage product line(s) through research, market knowledge, and customer insights, identifying and evaluating current and future market opportunities and optimizing product line(s) to meet business objectives
* Manage the product life cycle for assigned product line(s) including new product development & innovation opportunities, sunsetting and other enhancements in line with Allegion Home’s strategy
* Develop strategy, gain alignment, and drive execution through collaboration and trusted partnerships with internal and external stakeholders 
 
 

Business and P&L 
 


* Lead the development of business cases in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders that detail KPIs and/or financial expectations, market size, forecasts, investment, and commercialization strategy
* Gather & synthesizes sales, market, customer, competitive, and other data to use as inputs when developing or adjusting the product strategy and making decisions for their product line(s)
* Actively manage the performance of their product line(s) through financial metrics & KPIs; evaluates and determines actions to positively influence business performance
* Leads and influences using strong business and financial acumen with ability to translate data analysis into actionable opportunities 
 
 

Technical Aptitude 
 


* Acts as go-to expert on their assigned product(s) within the organization; Has a working understanding of how the product is designed, built, and transacted.
* Well-versed in industry/regulatory certifications and building codes that may apply to their portfolio
* Understands product application best practices (install, maintenance, support, etc.)
* Understands how the product line fits within the greater ecosystem of products it surrounds 
 
 

Customer Empathy & External Market 
 


* Maintain comprehensive knowledge of markets, channels, consumer/customer needs, industry trends and go-to market strategy; consistently evaluating future market opportunities, threats, and internal business goals to adjust product strategy as needed 
 
 

Communication & Collaboration 
 


* Maintain close, trusting relationships with stakeholders. Inspiring, influencing, and aligning others toward shared goals
* Clearly and concisely communicate product information ensuring shared understanding throughout the organization 
 
 

Leadership & Influencing 
 


* Provide direction, mentorship, and/or coaching to others; may have direct management responsibility for early career talent
* Present product line updates, strategy, prioritization and related information to stakeholders, other departments, and internal or external customers displaying command, presence, and ownership 
 
 

What You Need To Succeed 
 


* Bachelor’s degree in Business, or technical field (Software, Electronics, Information Systems, etc.) required, Master’s preferred.
* 5+ years of experience in product management or new product development  
* Expert understanding of smart home industry landscape, consumer needs, and competitive positioning
* Experience with consumer electronic products or commercial electronic goods is strongly preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively with diverse range of internal and external audiences:  customers, sales personnel, engineering, finance, executive leaderships, etc. 
* Proven ability to translate complex customer and channel needs into thoughtful, well-organized product requirements and product roadmaps
* Proven strategic planning ability and track record of supporting profitable business growth.
* Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, integrate, and execute new solutions within a business
* Strong business and financial acumen (business cases, price positioning, product margin, commercialization strategy, channel management, etc.)
* Proven ability to utilize research in the development and execution of new product development, pricing, and strategic planning
* Ability to travel up to 30% required 
 
 

Why Work for Us? 
 
Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: 
 


* You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
* You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
* You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! 
 
 

What You’ll Get From Us 
 


* Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”.
* A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Unlimited PTO
* Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
* Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
* Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching 
 
 

Apply Today! 
 
Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place! 
 
_Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role?_ _Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification_ _and_ _every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role. 
 
_Remote Location Connecticut 
 
We Celebrate Who We Are! 
 
Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team (Careers@Allegion.com) . 
 
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Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (https://www.allegion.com/corp/en/careers/equal-opportunity.html) 
 
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A team of experts. 
 
United under a common desire; 
 
Protect today innovate for tomorrow. 
 
And never settle for the status quo. 
 
We believe in anticipating opportunities 
 
by sharpening our skills 
 
and finding new answers 
 
through collaboration. 
 
We believe in a safer, more secure world. 
 
We believe in providing peace of mind. 
 
We believe in being true to ourselves and to those 
 
who trust-in our protection. 
 
We are many. We are one. 
 
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