Product Platform Manager - Geomatics

Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com).

We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow.

Topcon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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Job Purpose: The Product Platform Manager supports the strategic and operational success of one or more products within a Product Platform. The role is responsible for executing product strategies, driving roadmap implementation, managing the product lifecycle, and ensuring product competitiveness and profitability through cross-functional coordination and data-driven decision-making.

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Core Job Duties

Job Level**

30% Product Roadmap Execution    

• Implement product strategies and roadmaps defined by the Product Platform Owner.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely and effective delivery of roadmap milestones.

20% Product Lifecycle Management

• Oversee day-to-day product lifecycle activities, including new product launches, product updates, and end-of-life transitions.
• Ensure alignment with market needs and customer requirements.

20% Business Performance & Financial Tracking

• Monitor product performance indicators, including revenue, margins, costs, and competitiveness.
• Support pricing recommendations and profitability improvement initiatives.

15% Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the interface between Product Creation, Product Supply, Marketing, and Sales Units.
• Drive coordination to ensure high-quality execution across functions.

15% Market and Customer Insight  

• Analyze customer needs, market trends, and competitor activities.
• Provide recommendations to shape product positioning and portfolio decisions.

Scope and Impact

Geographic Scope:

Global – responsibilities extend across multiple regions and markets worldwide.

Decision-making Authority:

Moderate – Approves operational plans, manages defined budgets, and adapts tactics within established guidelines.

Budget Responsibility: Indirect – Provides input into budget decisions, advises on cost optimization, or recommends investments, without direct control.

Product Scope: Responsible for one or more products within the Product Platform.

Management Responsibilities:

A manager of people has direct reports and spends a significant amount of time managing those reports. Managing others should be one of the core job responsibilities.

The position is: ☒ An Individual Contributor ☐ Managing People ☐ Managing External Consultants

If Managing people, the position is: ☐ Managing Remotely ☐ Managing Onsite

Number of Direct Reports and Type of Management:

     ☐ Independent, self-directed employees

     ☐ Daily, frequent oversight / management required

Minimum Requirements for job:

Education

• Education in surveying, construction management or civil engineering related fields preferred

Technical / Professional Skills

• Experience in construction and / or surveying related practices
• Knowledge of product lifecycle processes, profitability metrics, and go-to-market planning.
• Strong analytical capabilities and experience interpreting data to drive decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a cross-functional environment.

Soft Skills and Leadership Capabilities

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic and execution-oriented mindset
• Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed organization
• Problem-solving attitude with customer and business focus

Physical Requirements:

• Up to 25% travel (domestic / international)

Working Conditions:

• International travel
• Domestic travel