Product Manager

At PRC-Saltillo, we have a mission to provide voices to children and adults who are unable to communicate effectively with their natural voices. Each year, we provide voices to thousands of individuals through our specialized communication devices and software. We serve individuals with Autism, ALS, Cerebral Palsy, Aphasia and a variety of other conditions. Our products not only provide the ability to speak, but open opportunities for education, vocation and simply fuller participation in life.

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The Product Manager – Accent Hardware plays a pivotal role in the planning, execution, and success of the Company's Accent devices and access methods. This role brings a deep understanding of the AAC market, including end users, families, professionals, and competitors in the space. They collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful completion of projects which meet customer needs, align with business strategy, and stay within allocated budgets and timelines. The Product Manager ensures Accent stakeholders are informed of the status of product

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Duties and Responsibiliti**

• es:Establishes and maintains a deep, up-to-date understanding of the needs of AAC users, communication partners, and professionals through continued interacti
• on.Develops a comprehensive understanding of the AAC market and industry participants, performing periodic competitive analysis of their products against equivalen
• ts.Maintains a prioritized list of stakeholder nee
• ds.Works with users, engineering, and clinical stakeholders to identify solutions that best meet stakeholder needs, align with company strategic objectives, and use company resources efficient
• ly.Defines products and features to effectively meet customer needs and business objectiv
• es.Monitors development progress and performance against key metrics. Identifies and addresses potential issues or risks proactively. Ensures adherence to development timelin
• es.Ensures that project deliverables meet or exceed stakeholder expectations and are aligned with overall product strategy by gathering and communicating feedback continuously through the design proce
• ss.Manages subcontractors and external vendors as need
• ed.Collaborates with other cross functional teams and staff to ensure projects stay on track. Works with stakeholders to ensure products meet all applicable compliance requiremen
• ts.Proactively communicates new features, known issues, and other information regarding products to ensure stakeholders are up-to-da
• te.Performs other duties as assign

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Required Skills/Abilit**

• ies:Strong organizational and analytical ski
• lls.Excellent written and verbal communication ski
• lls.Flexible, with ability to adapt to fast paced, rapidly changing circumstan
• ces.Ability to maintain a positive attitude, especially when dealing with high stress situati
• ons.Strong leadership abil
• ity.Continuous improvement mentality. Willingness to dig into systems, investigate issues and identify and recommend improveme

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Education and Experi**

• ence:Bachelor's Degree in Business, Speech-Language Pathology, Engineering, or related field is required. An individual with an equivalent combination of education and work experience may be consid
• ered.Two years of experience coordinating and/or collaborating with cross functional teams is requ
• ired.Two years of experience with Microsoft Office products is requ
• ired.Experience working with AAC users, communication partners, and AAC professionals prefe
• rred.Experience with Jira prefe
• rred.Previous experience with a medical device or healthcare company is prefe

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