Product Line Manager - Fire Service

MSA, The Safety Company • Cranberry Township, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

MSA Safety is seeking a Product Line Manager to manage the full lifecycle of products and experiences within its fire service respiratory protection ecosystem for the NFPA market. The role requires a deep understanding of customer needs and NFPA market dynamics to translate insights into differentiated customer experiences. The position works cross-functionally to maintain product and team health while balancing long-term strategy and development with near- and mid-term opportunities and challenges in a high-pressure environment. The role is available at multiple levels depending on experience: Marketing Specialist II, Assistant Product Line Manager, or Product Line Manager I.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Marketing Specialist II: 2 years of experience.
• Assistant Product Line Manager: 4 years of experience in marketing, sales, or engineering of technical products.
• Product Line Manager I: 5 years of experience in marketing, sales, or engineering of technical products.
• An MBA or graduate degree may substitute for up to 2 years of experience.
• Experience developing products in industries subject to regulatory requirements.
• Excellent listening, problem-solving, business acumen, and communication skills.
• Exceptional customer-facing and organizational communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of products and experiences in the fire service respiratory protection ecosystem for the NFPA market.
• Serve as the product expert for critical internal and external engagements and presentations.
• Identify and execute product and business model opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish, monitor, and achieve performance goals aligned with project plans and company goals.
• Drive front-end innovation through Voice of the Customer efforts and market expertise.
• Balance long-term strategic considerations and product development with near- and mid-term opportunities and challenges.
• Take informed risks, build consensus, and influence the long-range portfolio.
• Manage and influence peers without direct authority.

What This Job Offers

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