Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world famous brand with offices across the globe. Within Fender Musical Instruments Corporation ("FMIC") EVH is a leader in innovative guitar and amplification technology.
An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument, it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.
We are searching for an EVH Digital Product Manager to spearhead the development and execution of cutting-edge digital solutions for musicians. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping the future of EVH’s digital product portfolio, driving the integration of digital software and hardware into our renowned line of products, and ensuring seamless functionality and creative possibilities for guitar players, musicians, and sound professionals.
Essential Functions:
- Define Product Vision & Strategy: Develop and implement a clear product strategy for EVH’s digital products, aligning with both EVH and FMIC’s broader objectives. Identify and prioritize key opportunities in the digital space.
- Customer-Centric Innovation: Lead research efforts to understand the needs of guitarists and musicians, using those insights to craft innovative digital solutions that enhance their creative experience.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal teams (R&D, engineering, marketing, and sales) to bring digital hardware and software products to market. Ensure all stakeholders are aligned on product development goals and timelines.
- Product Development: Oversee the product lifecycle from ideation through to development and launch. Define product requirements, manage the development process, and ensure high-quality execution of both software and hardware components.
- Market and Competitive Analysis: Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor products to ensure EVH remains at the forefront of digital innovation in the music industry.
- Launch & Performance Tracking: Drive go-to-market strategies, product launches, and post-launch activities. Monitor product performance and gather feedback to optimize product features and user experience.
- Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for all digital product-related inquiries. Ensure regular updates and communication with executive teams and key stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Music Technology, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in digital products or within the music industry.
- Strong understanding of both hardware and software development processes.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for music, especially guitar technology, with a deep understanding of the needs and behaviors of musicians.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with digital audio workstations (DAWs), signal processing, and/or music software a plus.
About Fender Musical Instruments:
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Presonus®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel®, Bigsby®, and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.
Fender is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position. “Pay scale” means the salary or hourly wage range that Fender reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive. The pay scale for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that Fender considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. If this is a remote position, the pay scale disclosed herein may be adjusted further based upon the applicable geographic differential associated with the location from which the successful candidate will work. Please note that it is not typical for a Fender employee to be at or near the top of the pay scale for their role – especially as a new hire – and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Subject to the foregoing, the current pay scale for this position is $70,000 - $100,000
