Full-Time

Software Product Manager Access Control

Posted on 5/11/2025

Chamberlain Group

Chamberlain Group

1,001-5,000 employees

Smart home access solutions and control systems

Compensation Overview

$97.7k - $184.2k/yr

+ Short-term incentive plan

Mid, Senior

Western Springs, IL, USA

Category
Technical Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Agile
Product Management
Marketing
SCRUM
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering or related field; Master's in Business Administration preferred
  • 3 - 5+ years in Engineering, Marketing and/or Product Management; Prior experience working with hardware and software offerings preferred
  • Ability to work in Matrix and Agile software development environment
  • Understand and have experience with Agile Scrum methodologies or other commonly used tools
  • Comfortable interacting with highly technical development teams
  • Able to travel up to 25% - domestically and internationally
Responsibilities
  • Develop, communicate and implement product strategy for assigned business unit product portfolio; deliver brand strategy, product portfolio management, integrated marketing planning and pricing strategies
  • Drive annual and multi-year operating plans and results for their product portfolio, which is aligned to overall CG business objectives (revenue, gross profit, operating income, quality, delivery, cost and innovation); track product portfolio financial performance; ensure organizational alignment of product portfolio priorities and goals
  • Support achievement of full P&L objectives for the business unit, driving profitability, volume growth and market share, as well as execution of product and services
  • Own achievement of product portfolio average net selling price and gross margin, recommending and implementing pricing objectives, strategies, and guardrails to extract maximum value on new and existing products; focus on growing revenue through product line mix and average net selling price improvements, improving margin through cost reductions and updating product line with incremental innovation, growing engagement through improvements to user experience
  • Define and communicate the product portfolio vision in support of the business unit strategy, including maintaining a clear product roadmap aligned to business goals in the short- and long-term; emphasis should be on fast-paced new product development, sustaining product support and insight driven; product strategy should include both hardware and software focus in order to deliver compelling user experiences
  • Develop and implement the strategy for their product offering, brand, and channels; partner with marketing, sales, and customer experience leaders to develop go-to-market strategies to win in targeted customer segments; lead the creation of end-to-end operational plans to drive profitably, grow and scale the business; work cross functionally to ensure achievement of product line objectives
  • Serve as a Product Owner leading the development and owning the implementation and sustaining of the end user connected experience, including uncovering real-time consumer insights, driving user experience requirements, creating business cases and winning value propositions, and leading cross-functional development teams
  • Ensure the cross-functional marketing team has the necessary processes and procedures in place to manage the quality, cost, and delivery of products; identify areas for improvement, propose improvements to leadership and ensure team takes action when corrections are needed
  • Interface with analysts, media/PR outlets, key industry conferences in order to educate customers, partners and end users about our vision, strategy and new product innovations; represent the company with customers, competitors, trade associations, government agencies, professional societies and similar groups
  • Develop a clear after-sales and service strategy to ensure customers are cultivated and supported in the long term, with the Customer Experience and Marketing teams, as appropriate
  • Provide product content guidance and prioritization, integrated marketing planning and pricing strategies, facilitating and/or leading daily scrum activities, and executing against clearly defined timelines
  • Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams
  • Protect CG’s reputation by keeping information confidential
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
  • Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience working with hardware and software offerings preferred

Chamberlain Group specializes in intelligent access solutions, focusing on smart home connectivity and access control systems. The company offers a variety of products, including garage door openers, commercial door openers, and gate operators, which can be professionally installed or purchased as DIY options. Their myQ app allows users to control these access points remotely, enhancing home security and convenience. Unlike many competitors, Chamberlain Group combines high-quality hardware with a smart home ecosystem that supports both direct sales and partnerships with installers, creating opportunities for recurring revenue through subscription services. The company's goal is to provide reliable access solutions while fostering innovation and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oak Brook, Illinois

Founded

1954

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Winning 'Overall Consumer IoT Platform of the Year' boosts brand recognition.
  • Partnerships with AI firms like Plumerai enhance smart home security offerings.
  • myQ Smart Garage Video Keypad meets demand for enhanced home security features.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging smart home tech companies may erode Chamberlain Group's market share.
  • Rapid IoT advancements could render Chamberlain's products obsolete.
  • Reliance on automotive partnerships poses risks if disrupted or replaced.

What makes Chamberlain Group unique

  • Chamberlain Group offers a unique myQ app for remote access control.
  • The company integrates smart home technology with automotive systems like Honda and Volkswagen.
  • Chamberlain Group's myQ Enterprise enhances dock management with smart logistics solutions.

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Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

PR Newswire
Jan 16th, 2025
Chamberlain Group Named "Overall Consumer Iot Platform Of The Year" In 2025 Iot Breakthrough Awards

The Annual Program Recognizes Standout Internet-of-Things Companies and ProductsOAK BROOK, Ill., Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chamberlain Group (CG), a Blackstone portfolio company and a global leader in intelligent access and monitoring solutions, today announced it has been selected as winner of the "Overall Consumer IoT Platform of the Year" award in the 9th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards. The program is conducted by IoT Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global Internet-of-Things (IoT) market today

MENAFN
Jan 16th, 2025
Chamberlain Group Named Overall Consumer Iot Platform Of The Year In 2025 Iot Breakthrough Awards

Chamberlain Group named overall Consumer iot platform of the Year in 2025 iot Breakthrough Awards.

Blackstone
Jan 16th, 2025
The Duchossois Group Completes Sale of Chamberlain Group to Blackstone - Blackstone

Press releases, portfolio company news, and timely updates on our business.

Times of AI
Oct 7th, 2024
Plumerai's Tiny AI Technology Revolutionizes Smart Home Security

The partnership with Chamberlain Group strengthens Plumerai's presence in smart home technologies.

Security Systems News
Feb 15th, 2024
Chamberlain Group launches myQ Enterprise

OAK BROOK, Ill. - The Chamberlain Group (CG) has announced the launch of myQ Enterprise, a smart dock management solution.

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