Product Manager – LED Lighting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico, +3 more countries.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the complete catalog encompassing linear pixel, architectural linear, signage, and entertainment product families.

• Develop a 12 to 24-month roadmap aligned with representative and specifier demand, margin considerations, and supply risk.

• Streamline the product line through retirement, consolidation, and re-sourcing decisions.

• Establish list and channel pricing while maintaining pricing books for representatives and distributors.

• Compose specifications for optical, electrical, mechanical, controls, and certification product requirements.

• Oversee new product development alongside internal technologists and contract manufacturers from initial concept to market launch.

• Manage certification pathways including UL/cUL/ETL, DLC when applicable, and IP ratings.

• Monitor cost, landed cost, lead time, tariff exposure, and country-of-origin risks.

• Own the CPQ configuration rules for configure-to-order products.

• Maintain item, BOM, and product data within Business Central.

• Manage spec sheets, installation guides, IES files, and product content for the website.

• Launch products equipped with training, sales tools, and pricing for representatives and distributors.

• Act as the product representative for lighting designers and architects on specification-driven projects.

• Transform field feedback, warranty data, and quote losses into actionable roadmap decisions.

• Achieve year-one objectives including a 30-day catalog audit, a 90-day roadmap and price book, the first product family through samples within 6 months, and two or more launches in 12 months.

• Report directly to the CEO in a streamlined, AI-enhanced company.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years in product or product line management for tangible products, preferably in LED lighting, signage, or entertainment lighting.

• Understanding of LED fundamentals: drivers, CCT/CRI, binning, thermal management, voltage drop, and IP/IK ratings.

• Knowledge of lighting control systems: DMX/RDM, SPI pixel protocols, 0-10V, DALI.

• Experience in bringing hardware from requirements through to launch with overseas contract manufacturers.

• Proficiency in pricing models, cost roll-ups, and margin analysis using Excel.

• Familiarity with ERP item/BOM data and CPQ or configurator tools; experience with Business Central and Elfsquad is a plus.

• Strong technical writing skills in professional English, along with effective spoken English for communication with North American representatives and designers.

• Regular use of AI tools to enhance productivity.

• Located in Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, or Brazil, available to work at least from 9am to 3pm US Eastern time.

• Capability to invoice as an independent contractor.

• Willingness to travel occasionally to Moncton, NB, Las Vegas, NV, trade shows, and factories.

🏝️ Benefits

• Monthly compensation ranging from US$3,500 to US$5,000, paid in USD.

• Engagement as an independent contractor, fully remote from Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, or Brazil.

• Direct access to the CEO and genuine ownership of the product line.