Product Manager - Heaters

Pentair•Charlotte, NC

8d•$82,300 - $152,800•Onsite

About The Position

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions. We have an opportunity for a Product Manager - Heaters to join our Charlotte, NC team. You will be responsible for the strategy, development, lifecycle management, and commercial performance of Pentair’s Gas Heater product line within the broader Heating portfolio. This role reports to the Product Line Leader – Heaters and owns the day-to-day product lifecycle for Pentair's gas heater portfolio, including product strategy, market analysis, pricing, launch execution and in-market optimization. The ideal candidate will combine commercial acumen, technical curiosity, and strong cross-functional leadership to deliver products that solve customer problems, strengthen Pentair's market position, and drive profitable growth. This is a high-impact individual contributor role with broad visibility and a clear path to expanded portfolio ownership.

Requirements

BS in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
5+ years of experience in product management
Experience in industrial, consumer durable, HVAC, manufactured goods, hardware, or adjacent industries
Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to influence without formal authority.
Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Clear communicator who can simplify complexity and drive alignment
Commercial acumen and comfort working with pricing, margins, forecasts, business cases, and product performance metrics.
Understanding of multiple channels to market, including selling to and through wholesale distributors
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data into actionable recommendations.
Curiosity about market dynamics, competitive trends, product innovation, and emerging technologies
Passion for delivering high-quality customer experience and driving operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end lifecycle of the Heaters product portfolio, from concept through launch, sustainment, and end-of-life.
Develop and maintain a clear product strategy and roadmap aligned with the broader Heating portfolio objectives and long-term business goals.
Identify growth opportunities through market segmentation, customer insights, field feedback, and competitive analysis.
Support the Product Line Leader with data-driven recommendations on portfolio investments, pricing, product enhancements, and feature prioritization.
Partner with Sales and Finance to support forecasting, revenue growth, margin expansion, and mix optimization for the portfolio.
Drive continuous product improvement by analyzing quality trends, warranty performance, VOC, and field feedback.
Own product-level pricing strategy, value positioning, and promotional recommendations
Monitor portfolio performance and proactively identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
Collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver innovative products that meet performance, cost, quality and launch targets.
Serve as the voice of the customer throughout the product development process, translating customer and dealer needs into clear requirements.
Support SIOP activities by providing accurate demand signals, lifecycle assumptions, and launch/phase-out planning.
Partner with Marketing to develop compelling messaging, positioning, training materials, and sales tools.
Support Sales, Customer Service, and Training teams with product knowledge, competitive insights, and field feedback loops.
Support lifecycle management of the installed base through product enhancements, continuity planning, and replacement market opportunities.
Monitor market trends, regulations, codes, emerging technologies, and competitive activity to inform roadmap updates and future investments.
Support regulatory compliance activities related to product certifications, efficiency requirements, emissions requirements, and industry standards.
Lead product launch execution, including business cases, go-to-market plans, and cross-functional readiness.
Define and track product KPIs such as revenue, margin, attach rates, launch performance, quality metrics, and customer satisfaction.
Partner with other product teams to ensure Pentair delivers a best-in-class total pool pad solution.