Product Manager
JOURNEY is a Melbourne-born premium tech and lifestyle brand dedicated to creating innovative accessories that enhance everyday life. We design high-quality wireless chargers, mobile accessories, travel essentials, and productivity solutions with a focus on minimalist design, functionality, and exceptional user experience. With a growing global presence across Australia, the US, UK, and Canada, JOURNEY is driven by innovation, quality, and a passion for solving real customer needs
About the role
We are looking for a product co-ordinator who possesses outstanding product management and communication skills and are capable of working independently and within small cross-functional teams.
You must be a driven self-starter who can assist and coordinate multiple delivery by demonstrating solid organization skills,and meeting deadlines that's critical to success in the role.
The Product Manager is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of a portfolio of consumer electronics and mobile accessories.
The role combines market analysis, product strategy, supplier management, commercial planning, and cross-functional leadership to deliver profitable products that meet customer needs.
Key Responsibilities will be assisting in:
• Scope out global consumer research needs and target user pain points to identify articulated and non-articulated consumer needs.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, portfolio and design teams to support various activities
• Drive prototyping and subsequent product iterations to improve the overall product experience.
• Work internally with other teams, eg- engineering teams to build long-term product strategy and roadmaps.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations on launches.
• Define product specifications, pricing, positioning, and packaging.
• Manage the complete product lifecycle from concept through end-of-life.
• Forecast demand and monitor inventory performance.
• Analyse sales, margins, and profitability; recommend portfolio improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Australian and international product standards.
• Present business cases and product performance to senior management.
• Assist multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Skills and experience
Ideally you will have:
• A curious approach with flair to better products experience.
• Undergraduate degree in business, engineering, product design or related.
• Demonstrated experience in a product management will be highly advantageous.
• Experience working with Asian manufacturers and sourcing teams.
• Knowledge of retail and distribution channels.
• Objective and analytical: you seek data and know the difference between facts and opinions.
• Strong understanding of product (hardware and software) life cycle process, engineering principles and design constraints.
• Ability to quickly grasp technology constraints and capabilities.
• Strong interest in consumer electronics and technology business, industry / industry issues and competitors.
• Solid communication skills
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Revenue and gross margin growth.
• Successful new product launches delivered on time.
• Forecast accuracy and inventory optimisation.
• Portfolio profitability.
• Customer and retailer satisfaction
Benefits
• Work for a fast growing, innovative organisation.
• Work in a close-knit, supportive team environment with a flat corporate structure.
• Get early access to the latest innovations in consumer technology.
• Convenient location in Dandenong South, drive to work
**due to large volumes only short listed candidates will be contacted