Product Line Manager - Liquids

Particle Measuring Systems • Niwot, CO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Product Line Manager for who will contribute to the success of the R&D, Marketing and Strategy Team, applying their expertise in product management for liquid contamination control instrumentation to support the achievement of team and company goals and deliver innovative, reliable solutions. In this role, the successful candidate will collaborate effectively with colleagues and cross-functional teams, demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, and maintain a commitment to professional excellence, quality and continuous improvement.

The Product Line Manager (PLM) is responsible for the strategic direction, profitability, and lifecycle management of PMS’s contamination monitoring products used for water, chemical, and air monitoring in advanced manufacturing environments. This role bridges technical expertise, market insight, and business leadership to drive product success from concept through commercialization and end-of-life. You will act as the “CEO” of your product line—owning its roadmap, positioning, and financial performance—while collaborating cross-functionally to align R&D, operations, and sales toward common goals.

Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• 6 or more years of experience marketing instrumentation or equipment to the semiconductor industry. Including MRD, VOC, and EOL experience.
• Strong commercial mindset with ability to link technical service features to customer business outcomes.
• Ability to influence and align cross-functional teams (sales, service delivery, finance, product).
• Data-driven decision-making, especially around forecasting and performance tracking.
• Has demonstrated marketing and/or business skills, including market assessments, prospecting, business development, and customer management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Has proven ability to work across functional and cultural boundaries

Nice To Haves

• Experience with semiconductor or pharmaceutical liquid quality monitoring
• An advanced degree or MBA.
• Strong understanding of contamination control, semiconductor process chemistry, and yield optimization.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Product Leadership: Define and execute the product line strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and market opportunities. Develop data-driven business cases and investment proposals to guide new product development and enhancements. Including EBITA growth plan.
• Market & Customer Insight: Gather and analyze voice-of-customer feedback to define product requirements and identify emerging needs in contamination monitoring. Maintain an in-depth understanding of the competitive landscape, market trends, and technology advancements.
• Roadmap & Lifecycle Management: Lead full lifecycle management—from concept to launch to end-of-life—optimizing product mix, pricing, and profitability. Including product growth plans. Partner with R&D to prioritize features and capabilities that deliver customer value and competitive differentiation.
• Go-to-Market Enablement: Collaborate with Marketing Communications to develop product positioning, launch plans, and promotional materials. Equip the global sales and service teams with the knowledge, tools, and training needed to win in the marketplace.
• Operational Alignment: Coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure production readiness, demand forecasting, and product availability. Support customer inquiries and global sales efforts with expert-level product guidance.
• Thought Leadership & Advocacy: Represent PMS at industry events, technical conferences, and customer engagements. Author or co-author technical articles and presentations that highlight PMS’s technology leadership.
• Continuously evaluate processes for improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety

Benefits

• Health coverage: medical, dental, vision, fsa, onsite clinic (CO employees), life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Vacation, holiday, and leave policies
• Tuition reimbursement, Employee recognition programs, Employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees