Product Line Manager II

Parker Hannifin Internal Careers • Chelsea, MA

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About The Position

Chelsea Products Division is the market leader in Power Take-Off (PTO) products for the truck and vocational markets. Our products are durable, reliable, and built to provide long-lasting service. The Product Manager directs a focused strategy for a single product line (product, promotion, pricing, and channel) for a portfolio. This role requires strong leadership, drive, and the ability to guide and influence both externally and internally within a matrixed organization. This role actively participates with cross-functional teams, including engineering, supply chain, sales, and production, to manage the entire product life cycle and maintain customer satisfaction and business objectives. The Product Manager will track key business performance indicators to identify and execute necessary countermeasures to achieve business/market goals and overcome obstacles or changes in market dynamics.

Requirements

• Four-year degree, preferably in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Business discipline; MBA desired.
• Minimum Six (6) years product management experience required.
• Minimum Four (4) years of managerial / leadership experience managing product.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Applications, Salesforce); SAP experience desired.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities using effective problem solving / resolution skills and a team focus.
• U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

Nice To Haves

• MBA desired
• SAP experience desired

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the product line (product, promotion, pricing, and channel) for a defined portfolio of products to drive sales and margin expansion.
• Monitors sales and margin results and tracks and recommends appropriate actions.
• Develop and manage the product portfolio strategy.
• Lead the multi-generational product roadmap development process in line with Division strategic plans.
• Supports Winovation new product development process.
• Defining customer requirements/needs and government & regulatory standards.
• Support Global Product Platforms.
• Ownership of the product life cycle.
• Management of the product portfolio.
• Complexity analysis & reduction.
• Manage product end-of-life cycle.
• Apply POP (Parker Operating Principle).
• Support Simple by Design.
• Participates in the development and implementation of appropriate response strategies.
• Develops and leads IME strategies (existing product innovations/modifications/extensions).
• Develop product value propositions and be accountable for new product launches.
• Investigates market needs for innovative products and works with Engineering to appropriately prioritize product development efforts for the product line.
• Support Customer Segmentation.
• Conducts market research through trade associations, internet investigation and corporate services.
• Monitors competitors' position, action and products.
• Maintain product literature, catalogs, technical bulletins, etc.
• Manage competitive Cross-Over.
• Attend customer visits, sales conferences, trade shows, etc. as required.

Benefits

• Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
• Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.
• Parker provides for a drug-free workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level