Product Manager

At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life's essential resources for happier, healthier lives. From our residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

We have an opportunity for a Product Manager to join our growing Commercial & Infrastructure Flow business in Ashland, OH. You will develop, direct, and implement strategies and programs for the Parts, Accessories, and Industrial Pump categories. You will also champion 80/20 initiatives, life-cycle management, strategic pricing, and drive accelerated growth of aftermarket/accessories categories. This is an excellent opportunity for a naturally curious and collaborative leader to make a meaningful impact, with significant growth potential in a company that truly values internal career development!

** You will work a hybrid work schedule (3 days/week on-site) in Ashland, OH. ** #LI-Hybrid

You will:

• Own all aspects of product lifecycle management for aftermarket parts, accessories and industrial pumps including price, volume, margin, portfolio development, and product roadmap development.
• Initiate market research & competitive intelligence programs, integrating outputs into strategic recommendations that guide products and commercial decision-making & strategies.
• Execute strategic initiatives to successfully drive sustainable organic growth (identify, prepare, execute, and track plans to grow the business), and to achieve profit margin expectations.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to establish and execute channel strategy, develop demand plans and participate in SIOP process.
• Partner with Operations, as well as Finance, Supply, and Engineering, to optimize product cost and customer pricing to maximize revenue and margin.
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for assigned product families to support internal team, field sales, distributors and end customers as required, including supporting the development of training materials for the assigned product lines, and providing collateral support for specifying Engineers, such as launch kits, competitive alerts, sales communications, instruction sheets, etc.

Key Qualifications:

• Have earned a bachelor's (B.A. or B.S.) degree in a related field.
• Have 3+ years of product management experience in durable, manufactured products.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and ability to manage a portfolio of manufactured products.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including strong active listening skills, and ability to influence at all levels of the organization cross-functionally.
• Proven ability to analyze, interpret, and draw meaningful and accurate conclusions from large data sets.
• Proven ability to conduct complex financial analyses, to develop financial models, and interpret P&L statements.
• An energetic, resourceful, and hands-on individual with a strong bias for action, commits fully to stretch goals, and dedicated to developing and delivering outstanding results.

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $82300 - $152800 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as annual incentive bonus.

Benefits:

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.