Associate Product Manager II (Regulated Gaming Solutions)

Job Title: Associate Product Manager II, Regulated Gaming Solutions Location(s): Tustin, CA - Onsite  Compensation: $70,000-$80,000   About this position:     Advantech is seeking a dynamic and strategic Associate Product Manager II to lead the lifecycle management and go-to-market execution of our dedicated gaming computing platforms (DPX series). This role is pivotal in aligning our industrial computing platforms with the evolving needs of global gaming and lottery clients, driving innovation and growth in a highly specialized vertical.   Responsibilities:   * Lead the product lifecycle management of industrial gaming platforms, including the active phase-in of new Gaming(DPX series) platforms and the seamless phase-out of legacy hardware.   * Coordinate cross-functional teams, including application engineers, supply chain, procurement, quality control, and manufacturing, to ensure timely project development.   * Drive product evangelism for the gaming product line by collaborating with marketing on promotional initiatives and actively participating in industry trade shows * Collaborate closely with Key Account Sales and Business Development teams to align internal product capabilities and pricing strategies with key gaming accounts.   * Manage product documentation, internal database maintenance, product change notices (PCNs), last-time-buy notifications, and phase-in/phase-out communications. * Address product and project-related quality issues by collaborating with the quality department, HQ product teams, and engineering teams to resolve challenges effectively.  * Due to collaboration with teams in Taiwan and the UK, occasional meetings outside normal business hours may be required. Required Qualifications:   * 2+ years of experience in product management, project management, or product engineering within the PC industry or related fields.   * Strong understanding of PC hardware, related technologies, and current industry trends. * Excellent communication and presentation skills, including engaging with executive-level stakeholders.  * Collaborative team player with the capability to drive execution across departments with a proactive mindset and the ability to execute tasks efficiently and independently.   * Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. * Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems, processes, plans, and programs.   Preferred Qualifications:   * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is preferred.   * A solid understanding of computer hardware (x86) is preferred.  * Ability to analyze data, track partnership performance, and report on key metrics and KPIs   * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel). Experience with Salesforce.com and SAP is a plus. Benefits:  * Competitive salary dependent on experience (DOE)  * Winning culture with a friendly, team-oriented environment!  * Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.  * Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  * 401(k) with company match  * Education & personal development reimbursement program  * Generous vacation and paid holidays package  * Company events, and lunches  * Work from home program – once eligible   * Referral Bonus  About Advantech  Founded in 1983, Advantech is a leader in providing trusted innovative embedded and automation products and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services, and global logistics support; all backed by industry-leading front and back-office e-business solutions. Advantech has always been an innovator in the development and manufacture of high-quality, high-performance computing platforms.    We cooperate closely with our partners to help provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications across a diverse range of industries. To realize our corporate vision of Enabling an Intelligent Planet, Advantech will continue collaborating and partnering for Smart city & IoT Solutions.    World-class Recognition  Advantech is an authorized alliance partner of both Intel® and Microsoft®. Our customers will find the technologies we use inside our products to be widely compatible with other products in the global marketplace. In 2018 and 2019, Interbrand, the world-renowned brand consulting firm, once again recognized Advantech efforts to build a trusted, global brand; it also symbolizes a promise we gave to our business partners, which was to do our best to keep building a trustworthy brand that is recognized everywhere in the world. Advantech was selected as Interbrand’s #5 best Taiwan Global Brand in 2018.    Work Authorization:  To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information can be found at https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.html [https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.html]   Advantech is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We accept applications directly from candidates only and will not be responsible for any recruiting agency fees absent a formal agreement.