Product Line Manager I

Parker Hannifin•Oxnard, CA

About The Position

The Product Line Manager leads and develops product strategy and executable product roadmaps to deliver sustainable growth and margin expansion for assigned product lines in Parker Hannifin’s Bioscience portfolio. The role directs product, promotion, pricing, and channel strategy and works across a matrixed organization with engineering, supply chain, sales, and production to manage the product life cycle, maintain customer satisfaction, and meet business objectives. It has no direct reports. The position monitors business performance indicators, identifies and implements countermeasures, manages the product portfolio and life cycle, and leads multi-generational roadmap development and product launch activities. It supports innovation through the Winovation stage-gate process, Global Product Platforms, IME strategies, customer segmentation, market research, and competitive analysis. The role also helps define customer requirements and regulatory standards, manage product complexity and end-of-life activities, and support Parker Operating Principles and Simple by Design. The role requires strong analytical, communication, organization, problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership skills. Travel may be up to 25%. Physical demands include sitting, standing, walking short distances, occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds, and using a computer, keyboard, and telephone. Personal protective equipment may be required.

Requirements

Four-year degree, preferably in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a Business discipline.
Minimum of four years of product management experience.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and Salesforce.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities using effective problem-solving and resolution skills, with a team focus.
Ability to apply structured problem-solving methods, including Pareto charts, 5Y, Fish Bone Diagram, and 10 Step Problem Solving.
Ability to lead teams, facilitate meetings, present results, communicate clearly, listen, and respond to feedback.
Ability to learn and apply new software, maintain focus, make timely decisions, and work independently.
Ability to sit, stand, walk short distances, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and use a computer, keyboard, and telephone.
Ability to use personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

MBA.

Responsibilities

Lead product, promotion, pricing, and channel strategy for assigned product lines to drive sales and margin expansion.
Monitor sales and margin results and recommend appropriate actions.
Develop and manage the product portfolio strategy.
Lead multi-generational product roadmap development in line with division strategy.
Participate in the Winovation stage-gate process and support innovative concepts and new product development.
Define customer requirements and needs, as well as applicable government and regulatory standards.
Support Global Product Platforms and manage the product life cycle and portfolio.
Analyze and reduce product portfolio complexity and manage product end-of-life.
Apply Parker Operating Principles and support Simple by Design.
Participate in developing and implementing appropriate response strategies.
Develop and lead IME strategies for existing product innovations, modifications, and extensions.
Develop product value propositions and be accountable for new product launches.
Investigate market needs and work with Engineering to prioritize product development efforts.
Support customer segmentation and conduct market research through trade associations, internet research, and corporate services.
Monitor competitors’ positions, actions, and products; maintain product literature, catalogs, and technical bulletins.
Manage competitive cross-over activities.
Attend customer visits, sales conferences, and trade shows as required.
Work with team members and support groups to resolve problems and drive improvement activities, including Lean and Kaizen projects, HPT, and TIB meetings.
Lead teams, facilitate meetings, present team results, and build relationships across departments.
Travel up to 25%.

Benefits

Participation in an Annual Incentive Program.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
Voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
401(k) plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
Career development and tuition reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability programs.
Adoption assistance.
Care.com membership.
Financial planning assistance.
Supplemental identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness programs.
Paid time off and company-paid holidays.