Over the past year, Logitech has been focused on brand building and driving marketing excellence. The objective is to now employ a Senior Branding/Creative person who will create and drive the Branding activities for Logitech around the world. This person will provide senior level leadership and guidance on branding and identity issues to all business units and regions company wide to ensure creative cohesiveness and excellence.  This executive will articulate and drive the vision for the brand.  The Director of Global Brand and Identity is expected to be a thought leader as well as an experienced manager and builder of creative teams. As a strong leader and evangelist within the organization, this executive will communicate, coach, mentor and infuse passion for raising the bar of creative excellence and improved process.

This person will successfully direct creative initiatives into execution and lead the implementation of these initiatives throughout the organization. A key focus of this role will be to enhance the customer experience by driving a new visual system through a variety of executions with strong focus on package design and retail environment.

The role is based in Fremont, CA reports into the VP of Global Marketing, with a dotted line into the VP of AMR Sales and Marketing.

Responsibilities:
Responsible for the strategic leadership, rollout and implementation of the brand across touch points.  With a key focus in strengthening the brand “on shelf.”  Specific functions and responsibilities of the position include:
• Provide thought leadership and ideas to drive brand building
• Manage in-house packaging team
• Lead and drive strategic creative vision, development and rollout of new visual identity system that delivers on the Brand and strengthens Logitech’s retail presence
• Manage central creative team including packaging design, photography
• Reengineer packaging and creative team, as appropriate to drive excellence and global leadership
• Provides direction and supports regions and business units in the implementation of the brand throughout their businesses
• Lead development and implementation of new packaging design. Manage process including coordination with internal business units as well as in-house packaging team to deliver and roll out packaging design that is reflective of the Logitech brand promise
• Devise strategy for brand environments and in-store experience
• Embed the new philosophy and practices throughout the organization
• Drive identity and visual experience across all touch points (collateral, stationary, web, point of purchase)
• Work with internet team to drive branding excellence in internet and intranet sites
• Monitors, reviews and approve branding practices
• Manage Brand Consultants
• Guide re-branding in case of acquisitions

Requirements:
• Passion for the power of brand and design creativity for the Logitech consumer
• Strong retail packaging experience
• Strong strategic and implementation experience leading a branding group
• Possess a well articulated “creative sense”
• Demonstrated ability to lead the implementation of a global rebranding program
• Experience building, managing, motivating and inspiring talent in a large matrixed organization
• Ability to organize, stabilize and make key hires to insure team operates effectively and to its highest potential
• Demonstrated ability to drive excellence in visual designs and extensions (packaging)
• Experience working or managing programs across geographies
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently with significant influence over cross- functional teams that are not direct reports
• A team player, able to appreciate diversity of opinions and perspectives
• Exceptional strategic, communications, presentation, interpersonal and team-oriented skills
• Ability to be a motivated self-starter and to become a recognized influence within the organization

Key Characteristics of Position

This person will use multiple prospecting methods to generate leads, set up sales meetings and pitch appropriate solution-offerings to prospects. Will prepare proposals, and work closely with presales and delivery managers in identifying appropriate solution for the prospects. Will gain superior knowledge of target market segment and business trends there in. Will build successful and scalable relationships with C-Level audience in prospect organizations.  Will work with minimum supervision.

Background of the incumbent:

• The candidate should have a minimum of 5 - 8 years of prior experience in selling IT solutions to customers 


• IT Sales experience focusing on Media and Entertainment


• Post graduate / MBA from a reputed school would be preferred


• Candidate must have a high level understanding of different technologies


• Should have knowledge / experience in onsite-offshore delivery model


• Knowledge/experience in BPO business is preferred but not mandatory


• Willingness and ability to travel  and function in a multicultural work and client environment

Role description:

This is a unique opportunity to join a group of seasoned professionals in developing the next generation consumer insights department.

Logitech is committed to developing lasting relationships with its consumers and is looking for smart planners and/or CI professionals who fundamentally understand business and have a fresh, empathetic, global and local approach to gathering insight. The right candidate will help advance the evolution and integration of the Consumer Insight & Strategy group through existing and new methodologies, new approaches and original thinking. You get business, you are full of ideas and you are clear in articulating them for mutual benefit to both agency and clients.

This position is responsible for cultivating a global, company-wide understanding of the Logitech brand consumer. On a day-to-day business, you will partner with assigned categories or regions to assess information needs for the development of strategy, base business, and new product initiatives, then developing and implementing plans to address those needs in partnership with internal innovation and user experience advisors. You will also drive awareness and usage of these insights throughout the organization, ensuring that insights and recommendations are made actionable. Primary responsibilities include representing the voice of the consumer throughout the product development and launch process, and coordinating insight gathering activities in support of annual roadmap planning.

Candidate will ensure that product and marketing development is forward looking, reflective and addresses real consumer needs; will partner with internal clients to champion, define, and deliver business-moving research and analysis, and work with these clients to apply insights gained to create material business value.

Qualifications desired:

5-8 yrs. experience with a mix of quantitative and qualitative consumer research

Interest and experience with progressive methods of obtaining fresh consumer insights, as well as integrating quantitative and qualitative insights into a cohesive story with prescriptive implications/action plans

Candidates with consulting, agency or client-side CI backgrounds are welcome;

Experience with shopper marketing/insights desired, preferably with strong retail and/or global consumer brands

Demonstrated experience driving insights for breakthrough consumer campaigns, (re)-positioning, and/or

- Keen eye for details, design, and experience, familiar with traditional and non-traditional media and research methods

- Excellent business strategist and relationship builder

- Able to discuss research design, application and analysis at any time, creating a feeling of confidence and security with the internal and external audience

- Ideally has interest in consumer electronics and technology business, industry / industry issues and competitors

- Best candidate will be curious, insightful, creative, with simple, yet powerful writing skills, and be a student of culture

- Advanced analytic skills preferred; experience with data visualization, data mining tools and/or SPSS a bonus

A thorough understanding of Banking Practices and the underlying market conditions (both offshore/onsite Banking practices)
With relevant experience of 15+ years.
 
 
Key Skills & Attributes required to deliver at this level
 
o Thought Leadership for Account strategy
o Resources Planning
o Clarity of thought and intellect
o Coaching and Mentoring team
o Capacity to work with team and deliver results
o High client focus and relationship building contacts/decision-makers and sales/other internal stakeholders for opportunity identification, cross-selling and other account penetration channels; provide inputs to various organizational functions for definition of new services & solutions offerings and/or optimization of existing ones; be a mentor / role-model for onsite team members.
 
 
Relationship and growth Account Planning & Strategy
 
o Goal setting and attainment on revenue and margins
o Increase client footprint
o Increase service footprint
o Build relationships at multiple levels and areas
o Account Plans for all key accounts
o Develop and implement procedures to ensure smooth running of account 
 
Opportunity identification, tracking and conversion
 
o Develop understanding of client’s biz & IT strategies to help the project teams develop right solutions aligned with the strategy.
o Consults to client on the product/service offerings available within organization
o Overall ownership of all client related matters for the client
o Participate in steering committee meetings
o Drive regular account reviews
o Prepare CIO dashboard / Quarterly - monthly reviews

o Delivery Management

o Facilitate project
 
Facilitate project Reviews & Management
 
o SLA/Metrics and commitments monitoring with customer
o Responsibility for operational aspects like offshore/onsite connectivity, assistance in infrastructure setup
o visa tracking etc
o Manage issues as local point of escalation
 
People Management
 
Career planning of onsite employees jointly with the DM 
 
o Performance Management for onsite employees - rewards and recognition
o Team building, mentoring, training and development for onsite employees
o Facilitating communication (Town halls, staff meetings, skip levels etc.)
 
 
Financial Management
 
Opportunity forecasting and tracking
 
o Booked business (revenue) forecasting and  tracking 
o Manage margins and prevent Revenue Leakage
o Support budgeting process
o Invoicing and A/R tracking jointly with Sales & Finance
o Manage Contracts/LOE, Terms & Conditions jointly with sales
 
Pre-Sales Support 
 
o Facilitate solutions/proposal delivery
o Aid pre-sales team to prepare, write and present proposals; validate adherence to stated and implied customer needs
o Margin analysis along with stakeholders.

Logitech is a world leader in personal peripherals, driving innovation in PC navigation, Internet communications, digital music, home-entertainment control, gaming and wireless devices.  The company’s products combine essential core technologies, continuing innovation, award-winning industrial design and excellent value.  Logitech International is a Swiss public company traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the symbol LOGN and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol LOGI. In January 2007, Logitech was added to the NASDAQ-100 Index®.Major Duties We’re looking for a stellar product manager to drive next generation products for the Digital Home Group at Logitech.  You will have the opportunity to set a new standard for home entertainment applications that leverage our rich line of products, transforming the industry with world-class design and award-winning innovation.

Position Description:

We’re looking for a stellar product manager to drive next generation products for the Digital Home Group at Logitech.  You will have the opportunity to set a new standard for home entertainment applications that leverage our rich line of products, transforming the industry with world-class design and award-winning innovation.

As a Senior Product Manager, you’ll be actively involved in defining the strategy for the Digital Home Group. You will be expected to provide leadership not only within the department, but also across the broader organization, as you partner with cross functional teams throughout Logitech to bring new products to market.

You must have an exceptional record of identifying new opportunities, defining innovative products, and motivating and leading teams. You should possess a deep knowledge of internet, desktop, and television based software. This role will demand both tactical and strategic thinking, as well as strong communication and presentation skills.

We are looking for ‘A’ players with a thirst for challenge and a passion for delighting customers.  You should be comfortable working with a high caliber team and be motivated by a fast paced, demanding working environment. If you’re interested in breaking new ground in the Digital Home, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Identifying new market opportunities within the Digital Home space
• Defining customer requirements for the next generation of applications
• Working collaboratively with user experience, engineering and project management teams throughout the development process as product requirements are refined and implemented
• Leading business meetings, product reviews and senior management communication
• Serving as an evangelist for the product, motivating the development team and actively communicating your product strategy and vision
• Continuously using business feedback and results to track progress and refine requirements based on key business objectives
• Leading research and user testing efforts
• Providing leadership for cross-functional teams across Logitech to  bring new applications to market

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Product Management of consumer facing software and / or internet based applications. This includes a minimum of 2 years developing home entertainment products (gaming, music, content browsing) for the set-top box or TV.
• Proven history of bringing new products to market
• Demonstrated leadership of cross functional teams
• Expansive knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, home entertainment software and consumer electronic devices
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a broad array of personality types
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, fluid, and fun start-up environment
• A high degree of self-motivation
• BA or BS (or equivalent) required, MBA preferred

Logitech is a world leader in personal peripherals, driving innovation in PC navigation, Internet communications, digital music, home-entertainment control, gaming and wireless devices.  The company’s products combine essential core technologies, continuing innovation, award-winning industrial design and excellent value.  Logitech International is a Swiss public company traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the symbol LOGN and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol LOGI. In January 2007, Logitech was added to the NASDAQ-100 Index®.

Position Description:

An Exciting Career Opportunityyou! Are you a leader in user interaction Are you passionate about creating phenomenal user experiences that are simple, elegant and engaging Are you eager to set a new bar for UI design in the Digital Home

As a Senior User Experience Designer, you will lead UI development for a groundbreaking new product line at Logitech within the newly formed Digital Home team.  You will have the opportunity to set a new standard for home entertainment applications as you develop our UI from the ground up. You will be responsible for leadership not only within this division, but also across the broader organization, as you partner with cross functional teams throughout Logitech.

You must have a proven track record of conceptual and strategic thinking, the ability to articulate the rationale behind your work, and a strong capacity to build, motivate and lead your UI team. You should possess a deep knowledge of internet, desktop, and television based software. This role will demand a strong background in UI design, prototyping, usability testing and information architecture.

We are looking for ‘A’ players with a thirst for challenge and a passion for delighting customers.  You should be comfortable working with a high caliber team and be motivated by a fast paced, demanding working environment. If you’re interested in breaking new ground in the Digital Home, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of world class applications for the Digital Home

• Create and own wireframes, prototypes, task flows, style guides, information architecture maps and other related design documents

• Lead user testing efforts
• Engage and collaborate with cross-functional teams within the Digital Home Group and across Logitech from design through to implementation

• Lead and manage the formation of the UI team within the Digital Home Group

• Accountable for the successful execution of creative direction on assigned projects

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience designing consumer facing software and / or internet applications. This includes a minimum of 2 years experience in home entertainment products (gaming, music, content browsing) for the set-top box or TV.

• Exceptional user interaction, design, documentation and prototyping skills

• Solid knowledge of the design process, including time and resource management

• Proven ability to work with cross functional teams to develop innovative and customer centered user experience solutions
• Strong ability to communicate and present design work and supporting rationale in verbal and written format

• Experience building and managing a high performance User Experience  team

• Expansive knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, home entertainment software and consumer electronic devices

• A high degree of self-motivation

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, fluid, and fun start-up environment

• BA or BS with multidisciplinary background in a field such as psychology, information sciences, human-computer interaction or other related discipline

Position Description

The Director of Project Management is responsible in planning, managing, leading & coordinating development of Retail package configurations and related printed materials for high volume consumer product. Work closely with the Business units, Operations and Supply Chain partners, manage the manufacturing launch into Far East and/or Regional Distribution Centers in US and Europe. This is a global position that requires cross-functional management experience; lead a team of 15 experienced project managers to ensure the growth and success of the organization.  

Responsibilities

- Responsible to articulate project work scopes and detailed schedules supported by appropriate program management contact and functional organization

- Plan, schedule, prioritize and drive development activities and manufacturing introduction for new and/or enhanced packaging and printed components used in Retail product configurations

- Coordinates and provides weekly, monthly and quarterly project reports to Senior Management

- Train and mentor Project Managers as required for professional growth

- Ensure that the product components meet Branding, Marketing, Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing requirements

- Ensure that Logitech Product Life Cycle procedures are followed; assist Program Leader with necessary written plans & reports for project reviews

- Ensure that project schedules are executed, monitoring and tracking the progress, cost and performance against plan

- Lead cost, schedule and experience (performance and quality)

- Contribute to development of Corporate processes related to Project Management

- Develop and maintain KPI metrics for PM group

Required Skills:

• Proficient in leading a worldwide Project Management team 


• Provide leadership in managing and interacting with worldwide development teams (ie: Engineering, Marketing, Operations)


• Expert level knowledge of project management concepts and discipline


• Excellent understanding of MRP/ERP working concepts


• Works on complex problems and provide direction to the project management team.

Background/Training:

• Experience as Director of Project management in a similar field, computer industry, consumer electronics


• Leadership in developing & evolving processes related to project management responsibilities


• Proficient in use of  Microsoft Project, Project Risk identification, planning and management


• Excellent communication skills required


• PMP certification, a plus


• Ability to communicate in Chinese a plus

Ability to maintain confidentiality of classified information

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The primary responsibilities of this position will be to develop markets by identifying potential products, working out specifications and timetables with Product Development, initiating test markets, and developing marketing and pricing strategies.

This will include determining customers’ needs and desires and product pricing by specifying the research needed to obtain market information; recommending the nature and scope of present product lines by appraising new product ideas and/or product or packaging change; and assessing market competition by comparing the company’s product to competitor’s products.

Ideal Candidates will possess:
• 3-4 years marketing/sales experience in medical related fields
• Particular experience with Focal Cancer Therapy, Surgical Devices or Venous Disease preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/or related field
• MBA Preferred