Emergent Ltd NZ Looking for GM Product Management at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

From humble beginnings as an appliance import business back in 1934, Fisher & Paykel has grown to a team of 4000+ globally, with offices in New Zealand, Australia, Asia, the UK, USA, and Canada, and manufacturing in Thailand and Mexico. Fisher & Paykel has built a strong reputation for a culture of innovation, with an ever-evolving global business mixing legacy and depth of knowledge with fresh perspectives and ideas.

Fisher and Paykel is a collaborative environment where people are free to be themselves, express ideas and do their best work.

This is a newly created opportunity for a General Manager – Product Line in a new product category within the premium consumer durables sector. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction and strategy for a highly anticipated new portfolio of products.

You will be responsible for driving the development, launch, and ongoing success of innovative products that meet the needs of a global customer base.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, commercially savvy, and possess strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle management process, from concept to launch and beyond.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify consumer trends, competitive landscape, and growth opportunities.
• Develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps that align with company goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, marketing, sales, and supply chain to ensure successful product development and launch.
• Define product requirements, features, and specifications based on market insights and customer feedback.
• Drive pricing, positioning, and go-to-market strategies to maximize product success and market penetration.
• Monitor product performance, analyse key metrics, and iterate based on customer feedback and market dynamics.
• Act as a product evangelist, effectively communicating product vision, value proposition, and differentiation to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive developments to inform product strategy and innovation.

About you:

• You will likely have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
• Have a proven track record of at least 5 years in senior product management roles within the consumer durables industry, with experience launching new products.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze market data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute product roadmaps that drive business growth and competitive advantage.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving measurable outcomes.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing complex projects from conception to completion.

It is a prerequisite that you ‘come to the table’ with a strong understanding of the consumer durables market (as opposed to FMCG) Products with a longer lead time to

market life cycle.

This role has potential for succession, you will need to be a rising star and ambitious with that – the salary currently sits at circa $200k.

It’s time to prove yourself & make your mark within the Fisher & Paykel Appliances business.

Apply now in confidence, including a cover letter, or contact Jane Wimsett on 021507606 or Carmen Bailey on 021316444.