Product Manager - High Pressure Technologies

IDEX Corporation•Benton Harbor, MI

About The Position

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. Position Summary The Performance Pneumatics Platform is a market leader in engineered air, gas, and vacuum technologies that support sustainability, energy transition, health & wellness, industrial automation, and industrial applications. The High-Pressure Technologies portfolio addresses demanding applications requiring high reliability, safety, and performance-serving markets such as hydrogen and alternative fuels, specialty gas handling, laboratory & medical systems, semiconductor and analytical equipment, and advanced industrial processes. Mission Own and grow the global High Pressure Technologies product portfolio by defining winning product and technology strategies, translating Voice of Customer into differentiated solution, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver profitable growth at greater than 10% per year. The product Manager ensures the portfolio is focused on the right markets, applications, and investments to strengthen the Performance Pneumatics Platform using 8020 as the lens.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, manufacturing, or engineering discipline
5–7 years of product management experience spanning ideation through launch and commercialization; preferably in a B2B or industrial manufacturing environment
Experience working with air moving products preferred
Solid proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required
Strategic thinking and market analysis capability.
Strong Commercial and technical acumen and ability to build compelling business cases.
Excellent learning agility and cross-functional collaboration skills in a matrix organization.
Customer-Centric mindset with ability to influence without authority
Available to travel up to 30% of time

Responsibilities

Strategic Product Leadership Develop a deep understanding of the high -pressure portfolio, core technologies, standards (safety, regulatory), cost structure, installed base, and key customers. Clearly articulate target segments, applications, and value propositions aligned with Pneumatics strategy. Define and execute product and technology strategies to drive profitable growth. Lead segmentation, positioning, and application-based strategies informed by market intelligence.
New Product & technology Development Create and lead a robust pipeline of new products and platform extension (core, adjacent, and breakthrough). Build strong business case and partner with Engineering to deliver solutions on time, on cost and to performance targets.
Commercial Enablement Equip Sales and Business Development team with clear positioning, application tools, pricing frameworks, and training to increase win rates in engineered and project-based high-flow applications. Own commercialization planning for new product launches, including launch timing, target applications, value propositions, and internal readiness. Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to develop go‑to‑market plans that ensure successful adoption and revenue ramp. Define launch success metrics and track post‑launch performance, incorporating learnings into roadmap updates and future product launches.
Portfolio & Lifecycle Management Manage portfolio health and SKU complexity. Drive SKU rationalization and complexity reduction initiatives to improve profitability and operational efficiency. Evaluate product line performance and lifecycle stage to recommend investment, sustainment, or exit decisions.
Voice of Customer & Market Insights Establish a disciplined VoC cadence. Support key customer engagements during new product launches, including application discussions and early‑adopter feedback. Convert insights into product requirements, roadmaps, pricing logic, and value messaging.