Product Manager (Electromechanical)

Robertshaw•Itasca, IL

About The Position

Robertshaw is a private equity-owned global design, engineering, and manufacturing company selling product solutions to the appliance, automotive, and HVAC industries. We are an industry leader in advanced flow control components and systems for water, gas, and other fluids to help build extraordinary products that improve safety, comfort, health, and happiness. When you join Robertshaw, you’re joining a company with over 125 years of experience and a global team with focus on innovation. The Product Manager (Electromechanical) will manage all aspects of a product, from driving new product development to manufacturing to marketing. This individual will be responsible for overall product strategy, business leadership and capacity plans to meet sales growth and profit targets.

Requirements

4+ years of product management, business development or other relevant experience
Strong business acumen with an ability to understand technically complex concepts
Creative and innovative thinker able to provide input on the development of the product strategies and the relevant business plans with the ability to execute
Proven ability to multi-task and drive results in a dynamic, high paced environment
Strong interpersonal, planning, organization and teamwork skills
Experienced leader with an ability to influence cross functional teams and to build strong relationships both internally and externally
Advanced presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to foster understanding and acknowledgement of critical information both up and down the organization
4-year technical or business degree required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA) or relevant P&L management experience preferred.
Relevant product or industry experience desired.

Responsibilities

Articulate market trends, demand drivers, customer needs, industry trends and competitive landscape for the product group.
Develop market segment-specific strategies and define segment –specific value propositions that beat the competition.
Conduct competitive analysis and benchmarking.
Develop product roadmaps that aligns with Robertshaw strategy.
Design go-to market strategy, inclusive of channel strategy and partnerships.
Work with all Robertshaw Global Functions on the development of new products to meet current and future customer requirements.
Be the opportunity champion for NPI projects.
Drive a healthy NPI Funnel.
Plan product launches, including the development of marketing and sales plans.
Provide demand forecast inputs to S&OP.
Attend customer meetings in support of winning new business.
Provide inputs to Marketing for the development of collateral, including e-commerce.
Manage the P&L (sales and gross or standard margin) for the assigned portfolio.
Deliver sustained profitable growth.
Enable sales to promote product line via training and the development of collateral materials that help articulate the value proposition.
Track progress to the business plan and facilitate resolution to gaps.
Be the champion for resolution of product issues (e.g., quality, delivery, etc.).
Be the frontline support and liaison between engineering (NPI and Sustaining), operations, customer service, pricing team and sales for the assigned products.
Be the control tower for issues/questions.