Senior / Staff Product Manager – Industrial IOT (China)
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- Shenzhen, Guangdong
- Permanent
- Full-time
Company:Qualcomm China## Job Area:Sales, Business Development & Marketing Group, Sales, Business Development & Marketing Group > Product MarketingGeneral Summary:Senior/Staff manager for industrial product management, the main coverage is:1\. Product Strategy & Roadmap Definition:
- Support the product roadmap definition for Qualcomm IQ product line, ensuring alignment with market trends in Industry 4.0, Edge AI, and OT/IT convergence.
- Translate complex industrial requirements into feature requirement.
- Differentiate our offerings against competitors by leveraging Qualcomm company's existing strengths in industrial grade platforms
- Build the Industrial Ecosystem: Identify and partner with key ISVs, SIs, ODM, OEMs, support BU to create validated reference designs.
- Define New Business Models: Work together with sales to develop go-to-market strategies specific to the industrial sector, like new disti model, ecosystem player support model etc.
- Establish the company's reputation in the industrial space by ensuring compliance with key Chinese industry standards.
- Work closely with Sales and CE teams to identify and target top-tier "Lighthouse" customers in the industrials including industrial PC, Machine Vision, PLC, HMI etc.
- Drive the Design-Win process at the architectural level, ensuring Qualcomm IQ silicon is selected for next-generation industrial hardware.
- Act as the primary product interface for strategic customers, gathering feedback to iterate quickly and achieve rapid market breakthrough.
- Analyze competitor strategies in the industrial space, work with BU and sales to adjust pricing, packaging, and feature sets accordingly.
- Monitor the industrial lifecycle in China, managing product obsolescence and ensuring continuity plans that meet industrial expectations.
- Experience: 5+ years of Product Management or Product Marketing experience in the Semiconductor Industry, with a specific focus on Industrial Automation.
- Technical Expertise: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. You must understand the hardware architecture of:
- Industrial PCs & Embedded Systems (with Intel's industrial PC FAE experience is a plus)
- Machine Vision & Imaging Sensors
- PLCs & Motion Control Systems
- HMI & Edge Gateways
- Ecosystem Knowledge: Deep understanding of the industrial supply chain, including key OEMs, ODMs, and software partners. Familiarity with industrial protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, TSN etc) is essential.
- Business Acumen: Proven track record of entering new markets. Experience in defining business models that accommodate long product lifecycles and high-reliability requirements.
- Leadership: Ability to influence cross-functional teams (R&D, Sales, Supply Chain) without direct authority.
- Language: Fluent in English (written and spoken). [Local Language, e.g., Mandarin] is highly preferred for regional ecosystem engagement.
- Travel: Willingness to travel domestically to visit key customers and partners (approx. 30%).
- Knowledge of Functional Safety standards (IEC 61508, ISO 13849) and Cybersecurity (IEC 62443).
- Existing relationships with decision-makers at top industrial automation companies.
- Experience with Edge AI accelerators and heterogeneous computing architectures.
- Strategic Vision: Ability to see where the industrial market is going in 3-5 years, not just where it is today.
- Customer Empathy: Deep understanding of the pain points of industrial engineers and procurement teams.
- Agility: Ability to move fast and break barriers in a new market segment while respecting the rigorous nature of industrial qualification.
- Ecosystem Builder: A natural networker who can bring partners together to create value.
- Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of Product Marketing, Marketing, Business, Engineering, Communications, or related work experience.
Associate's degree or equivalent degree and 8+ years of Product Marketing, Marketing, Business, Engineering, Communications, or related work experience.
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