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Primary Function of Position The Product Manager, Digital Technical Support will play a role in Global Service innovation by defining service capability and service software solution strategy for our Digital Technical Support (DTS) team. To do so, they will work closely with the DTS team, Services Product Management counterparts, Global Services and Commercial Leadership, Product Support Engineering, Technical Solutions Consultants, Digital Implementation leadership, Technical Support Engineering, cross-functional software development teams, Intuitive Distributor Service leadership, and other critical global stakeholders. They will conduct market research, gather internal feedback, identify unmet customer and DTS needs, and design new or incremental improvements to Intuitive’s DTS capabilities, delivery mechanisms, and processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both the Global Services’ goals and the goals of the product teams. Essential Job Duties • Operate as the Product Manager for DTS, partnering with critical business partners and stakeholders, to drive DTS innovation and ensure efficient, scalable, and customer-centric methods for supporting Intuitive’s digital product portfolio • Maintain deep expertise regarding current methods for DTS service delivery to build a clear picture of the pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities to evolve aligned support capabilities • Translate DTS feedback, customer insights, and market research into roadmaps that align customer outcomes, the desired DTS experience, and business goals • Develop user/product requirements for existing and planned service solutions/software • Partner with software engineering, interaction design engineering, human factors engineering, and other internal partners to drive improvements to software used for service delivery, improving efficiency and the customer experience. • Develop business cases for developing new features, capabilities, and service technology that demonstrate desirability, viability, feasibility, and ROI for the proposed solution. Partner with leadership to secure support and funding from relevant stakeholders and leadership. • Support Global Services and product development as a DTS subject matter expert • Engage with the DTS team during product launches to gather, prioritize, and action feedback for DTS service solutions/software • Engage in conferences, customer visits, job shadowing, and other relevant activities to build and maintain subject matter expertise and familiarity with DTS, customer needs, and strategic opportunities • Partner with leadership to conduct market research, as needed, to test hypotheses and support DTS needs with customer experience data • Develop and track goals for identified priorities. Partner with leadership to ensure goals are aligned to business unit goals and corporate objectives. • Perform other aligned duties as specified by Global Services Leadership Required Skills and Experience • Minimum 5 years professional experience in product management, digital product support, digital product/software engineering, software quality engineering, or equivalent role • Experience with product management, continuous improvement initiatives, Lean/Six Sigma, or equivalent • Critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and experience with data-driven decision making • Formal or informal leadership of cross-functional teams to implement/launch key initiatives • Experience building business cases, using qualitative and quantitative data, to secure funding, resources, project/program support, and contribute to budget planning/negotiations • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to develop and present impactful presentations on complex topics for cross-functional audiences (internal and external), director/VP-level leadership, and global stakeholders • Strong results orientation, organizational skills, and project management skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives and deadlines with attention to detail • Experience investigating and defining complex problems prior to solution development • Experience with market research, voice of customer feedback, voice of service feedback, or equivalent • Self-directed with awareness to proactively seek advice when needed • Strong knowledge of the MS Office product suite • Knowledge of medical device service operations or healthcare systems is a plus. Required Education and Training • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a related field required Working Conditions • None Preferred Skills and Experience • MBA Preferred Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role. Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws. Mandatory Notices U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status. Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process). For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law. Accommodation & Accessibility Notice: Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please contact People Services at HRHelpNow@intusurg.com. We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target base compensation ranges are listed.

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Primary Function of Position
Essential Job Duties
Maintain deep expertise regarding current methods for DTS service delivery to build a clear picture of the pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities to evolve aligned support capabilities
Translate DTS feedback, customer insights, and market research into roadmaps that align customer outcomes, the desired DTS experience, and business goals
Develop user/product requirements for existing and planned service solutions/software
Support Global Services and product development as a DTS subject matter expert
Engage with the DTS team during product launches to gather, prioritize, and action feedback for DTS service solutions/software
Engage in conferences, customer visits, job shadowing, and other relevant activities to build and maintain subject matter expertise and familiarity with DTS, customer needs, and strategic opportunities
Partner with leadership to conduct market research, as needed, to test hypotheses and support DTS needs with customer experience data
Develop and track goals for identified priorities. Partner with leadership to ensure goals are aligned to business unit goals and corporate objectives.
Perform other aligned duties as specified by Global Services Leadership
Required Skills and Experience
Minimum 5 years professional experience in product management, digital product support, digital product/software engineering, software quality engineering, or equivalent role
Experience with product management, continuous improvement initiatives, Lean/Six Sigma, or equivalent
Critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and experience with data-driven decision making
Formal or informal leadership of cross-functional teams to implement/launch key initiatives
Experience building business cases, using qualitative and quantitative data, to secure funding, resources, project/program support, and contribute to budget planning/negotiations
Strong results orientation, organizational skills, and project management skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives and deadlines with attention to detail
Experience investigating and defining complex problems prior to solution development
Experience with market research, voice of customer feedback, voice of service feedback, or equivalent
Self-directed with awareness to proactively seek advice when needed

Nice-to-haves

Knowledge of medical device service operations or healthcare systems is a plus.
Preferred Skills and Experience
MBA Preferred

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