Technical Product Manager, Short Range IoT

Nordic Semiconductor is a leading provider of IC solutions for wireless connectivity and IoT. We currently lead the field in short range wireless with over 40% market share in Bluetooth Low Energy. In addition to strengthening our efforts in our short-range technology portfolio, we have launched a highly disruptive cellular IoT offering combining a world-class cellular modem with the very best low power. Our products enable the world of IoT, making it easy to connect just about anything.

To support the growth moving forward we need to strengthen our product management team for short-range ICs (Bluetooth LE, Thread, Zigbee , ANT). We need a Technical Product Manager who can translate customer and market needs into product requirements and work closely with Nordic R&D and system architects to make these products happen. 

Together with the Nordic sales organization, you will be working closely with top Tier customers in various segments and as such needs both strong customer-facing skills and comprehensive technical knowledge to understand their use-cases and translate these into strong product requirements. 

To be successful in the role as a technical product manager you should be able to see the big picture but at the same time dig into the details of a product. Since our products consists of both hardware and software, a good understanding of both is desired, but it is not expected to be an expert on both.  

In this role you will be working in Trondheim or Oslo in a team of Technical Product Managers with proximity to our R&D teams developing our products. 

Primary responsibilities include: 

• Work with lead customers across the world to understand their roadmap and future needs 
• Work closely with R&D during the design phase, acting as the voice of the Nordic customers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams like design engineering, applications, software and product test engineering to create solutions for target customers
• Work closely with the rest of the Product Management team to identify new product ideas to fuel the product roadmap.
• Work with Nordic sales and business development teams with design-in activities at key customers.
• Provide training material and conduct training to the Nordic sales organization
• Gather and analyze market intelligence to prioritize roadmap paths 

The ideal candidate will have a background from the semiconductor industry focusing on embedded and IoT systems, and will bring with them the following background and qualifications:  

• Knowledge of short-range wireless technologies and markets, such as Bluetooth LE, Thread, Zigbee, WiFi.
• Knowledge of RFIC SoC architectures 
• Familiarity with embedded software development and solutions. 
• Customer focused with a successful track record of providing value to IoT customers
• Ability to travel worldwide for ~4 weeks per year  
• Strong presentation and communication skills  
• Fluent in written and spoken English 
• Ability to work well in cross-functional teams
• Effective time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to deliver without supervision 
• A proactive approach to challenges with a positive attitude  

 
Benefits:  

• Competitive salary with bonus plan
• Insurance and pension plan
• 5 weeks´ annual paid vacation (following one year´s service)
• Flexible working hours
• Family friendly policies
• Employees’ sports and social club, multiple social activities throughout the year
• Relocation costs covered
• For international moves to Norway, relocation assistance from our partner company Onboard Norway (https://www.onboardnorway.com) 

Working for Nordic Semiconductor, you will be challenged and supported.  Our teams enjoy a professional, informal working environment and we value and encourage continuous development of skills and expertise to the very highest levels, through in-house opportunities and external training.  A close-knit, highly skilled, international work-force, we are proud of our Norwegian heritage, world-leading innovation and professional excellence.

Location: Norway (Trondheim or Oslo)

Trondheim:
Nordic Semiconductor´s R&D Headquarters are in the city of Trondheim, situated on the Trondheim Fjord in Mid-Norway. Once the capital of Norway, it was founded in 997 A.D. and has long history and an exciting future. This vibrant city is expanding fast, with a current population of around 200,000. It has embraced the technology sector and is home to start-ups, SMEs, large businesses (including a number of Semiconductor companies), as well as established large-scale organizations such as SINTEF (the largest independent research institute in Scandinavia), the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), the University Hospital for Mid-Norway. The city has an excellent public transport network and is well-connected internationally, Trondheim Airport being only 40 minutes from the city center. Trondheim is surrounded by sea and mountains, allowing the inhabitants easy access from city-life to nature – the perfect environment for contemplation and cutting-edge innovation.

Oslo:
Oslo is one of the fastest-growing cities in Europe, with a current population of over 650,000. As Norway´s Capital, it is a hub of Norwegian commerce, industry, banking, and is home to a broad range of industries including the tech sector. A vibrant city, Oslo is also a cultural hub, home to national institutions including the Ballet and Theatre, as well as a diverse array of music, museums and restaurants. In addition, its proximity to mountains and the Oslo Fjord make the magnificence of Norwegian nature readily accessible. 
Oslo has been named European Green Capital 2019 for its approach to conserving its natural areas and restoring its network of waterways. The compact city centre is easy and safe to navigate on foot or by bike, and boasts a superb public transport system.

For more information, please contact Pär Håkansson, mob. +46 732 686 588 or e-mail: par.haakansson@nordicsemi.no     
 
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