Jim Uren

About Jim Uren

I am a Product Management leader with a unique dual background: 13 years in Computer Storage, Connectivity & Software and 7 years in Industrial Safety & Construction markets.My career is built on a \"Certified Pragmatic\" approach to product strategy. Whether managing enterprise-grade hardware and software or physical safety compliance tools, my focus remains the same: launching innovative solutions that solve real customer problems and drive measurable market growth.Core Competencies- Product Lifecycle Management: From roadmap definition to end-of-life strategy for global hardware and software lines- Market Strategy: Bridging the gap between technical specs (Agile/Scrum) and commercial success- Global Leadership: Leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex products on time and under budget- Data-Driven Decision Making: Leveraging Business Intelligence (BI) tools to uncover trends and pivot strategies effectively.I thrive in environments where technical complexity meets market opportunity—helping teams align, execute, and win.

Experience

1. Product Manager

   Brady Corporation

   Jul 2019 — Present · Williamsville, NY, US

   I lead the development and management of innovative solutions for the construction industry. My expertise centers on specialized applications where I own P&L, set pricing, initiate new part creation, and support ordering and sourcing.Leveraging business intelligence tools and SAP for product deployment and analysis—and utilizing agile methodologies via JIRA—I manage a large portfolio that I consistently drive to double-digit revenue growth. Collaborating cross-functionally with global teams, I focus on designing and marketing cutting-edge products that meet evolving market needs and enhance safety and awareness. I excel in product lifecycle management and navigating the difficult landscape of rationalizing and harmonizing large product data sets without impacting revenue.Additionally, I provide comprehensive sales training and mentor professionals on market trends and product knowledge, ensuring our teams are equipped to maximize growth and success.

Education

• Rochester Institute of Technology

  Computer Engineering Technology

Skills

• San
• Market Research
• Business Development
• Cloud Computing
• Sata
• Virtualization
• Software Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategic Partnerships
• Hardware
• Product Launch
• Training
• Testing
• New Business Development
• Iscsi
• Channel
• Corporate Collateral Design
• M&E
• Networking
• Netapp
• Raid
• Storage Industry
• Storage Area Network (San)
• Software Defined Storage
• Sas
• Oems
• Channel Partners
• Fibre Channel
• Technical Presentations
• Storage
• Business Alliances
• Product Management
• Thunderbolt
• Management
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Scsi
• Fcoe
• Social Media Marketing
• Storage Area Networks
• Computer Hardware