Senior Product Manager, Mueller/ Industrial

The Watts Water Technologies family of companies designs and manufactures valves and drains and related products that promote the comfort and safety of people and the quality, conservation and control of water used in commercial, residential, industrial, and municipal applications.

Everything we design is made to keep the Earth's most precious resource safer, cleaner, and more useful for our customers.

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.

You Will

• Be accountable for the development and execution of product portfolio strategy, including value proposition, value delivery model, product roadmaps and product lifecycle (new product development through obsolescence)
• Maximize performance of product line(s) as measured via orders / sales growth, profitability and cash-flow generation
• Be responsible for adherence to product line base cost targets to ensure fit with overall global plan while ensuring investments in technology, marketing, etc.

are adequate to accomplish product line goals

• Develop and execute New Product Development launch NPD plans, including coordination of internal and external resources, investment budgets, marketing campaigns / content, and sales plans
• Be responsible for major reviews including Business Plans, Strategy Plan, Annual Operating Plan, and other periodic estimates that are required by the business.

Inputs will include financial projections (orders, sales and profitability by product line) and specific commitments for growth from commercial programs and new product development launches

• Work with sales, and marketing team to develop / improve product line go to market strategy and ensure sufficient and effective sales resource and channel partner strategy / management
• Understand market needs, trends and competitor intelligence for the given Product Line(s). Design, develop, track, and update competitive intelligence and market penetration database
• Create a focal point for global intelligence / expertise on competition, standards and policy position
• Create and / or support the creation of training materials and lead training sessions to educate customers and Watts sales personnel on product technical features and benefits Travel is required to support training activities

Management

May be required to manage multiple direct reports ranging from Product Specialists to other Product Managers

You Have

• Bachelor’s degree, Engineering / Marketing or related field required, MBA is a plus
• 8+ years of related Product Management ideally within target markets relating to the specific product line with proven successful track record
• Proven success in developing and implementing both strategic and financial business plans
• Proven leadership ability to lead virtual teams and work across a matrix
• Sales Channel and or Management experience
• Relevant engineering experience
• Strong influencing skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building strong team relationships
• Proactive, creative work style and a self-starter
• Willingness to travel, as required.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office suite) required
• May be required to relocate

What’s In It For You

• People-First Culture Enriching and caring for people is at the core of who we are; this includes our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected.
• 401K Plan
• Flexible PTO & Generous Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Variety of Medical plan options choose the one that is right for you!
• Sustainability One of Newsweek’s Top 400 of America’s Most Responsible Companies for sustainability performance, three years running.

Physical Requirements

While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and / or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

You must occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include : close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work in both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job responsibilities outside the typical office setting.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

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