Responsibilities

• “Owning” team, product, and product line business success
• Directs the development of company market requirements for a new market, including product strategy definition, requirements analysis, and pricing
• Drive the development of business plans, managing lifecycles, and product positioning in the marketplace
• Reduce broad concepts and business strategies into structured product marketing plans
• Conducts market research, monitors competitive activity, and identifies customer needs
• Establishes pricing strategies
• Collaborates with engineering, operations, supply chain and sales to enhance existing product(s) or product line(s)
• Leads new product definition and business plans with joint departments
• Is the technical advisor for specific product(s) assigned
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in a science, engineering, or technical discipline preferred
• 5+ years of experience in product management, product marketing, or business leadership within a technology-driven environment
• 3+ years of experience in optical systems or laser technologies with the ability to act as a technical advisor
• Proven ability to define and execute product strategies, roadmaps, and lifecycle management
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated success in driving growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction
• Experience conducting market research, competitive analysis, and pricing strategy development
• Skilled at translating broad concepts and business goals into structured product plans
• Collaborative leader with a track record of working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, supply chain, and sales to deliver results
• Ability to act as a technical advisor for product lines, with the confidence to engage both internal teams and key customers
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Benefits

• Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.