Product Manager II

Grain & Protein Technologies • Taylorville, IL

36d • $120,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly talented Product Manager to be the owner of the product lifecycle and develop a strategic vision and roadmap to drive innovation for our customers and growth for the Cumberland Poultry business. As a key member of the product development team, the PM will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Cumberland’s product portfolio.
The role will be focused on Poultry Production Equipment for North American markets. It is a hybrid role with four days/week (Monday through Thursday) in the Taylorville, IL or Bremen, AL office.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of product management experience, or a combination of product management, sales & engineering experience, ideally within poultry industry, agriculture or industrial/manufactured products, with full lifecycle ownership
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, marketing, or a related field (MBA preferred) and a strong understanding of product development processes and technical specifications is preferred
• Comfortable working hands-on in the field, with customers, or in operations to poultry firsthand insights with overnight travel as needed
• Actively seek opportunities to grow and improve with a strong curiosity when presented with new challenges or opportunities
• Maintain high standards and consistently deliver results with a demonstrated ability to drive quality and effectiveness across product initiatives
• Bring a confident, accountable, and forward-thinking mindset to lead initiatives that create meaningful impact and contribute to organizational success
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and delivering results on time and within scope
• Thrive in fast-paced environments and take initiative to move projects forward including tactical execution and cross-functional coordination
• In-depth understanding of agricultural products and systems, specifically for Poultry Production Equipment

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Exemplify Leadership and Growth Mindset: Demonstrate curiosity, openness to learning, and a commitment to excellence, and serve as a business leader who embraces change, motivated to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and evolving product space
• Champion Voice of Customer and Voice of Business: Engage deeply with customers, dealers, and internal stakeholders to gather insights, synthesize feedback, and convert qualitative data into actionable strategies
• Cultivate the Product Development Funnel: Manage the end-to-end product development process from ideation through implementation, leveraging our defined New Product Introduction Process (NPIP) to ensure effective product launches into the production and market environments
• Define and Develop Product Specifications: Translate customer and stakeholder needs into clear, actionable product specifications that guide development and ensure alignment with business objectives
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, i.e. engineering, operations, marketing, and sales, to align product initiatives with organizational goals and drive the business forward without direct reporting lines
• Execute Tactical Project Management: Ensure projects progress effectively by managing timelines, resources, and deliverables with precision and accountability
• Manage the Full Product Lifecycle: Oversee the lifecycle of products from initial concept through launch and eventual product obsolescence
• Own Product Positioning and Competitive Intelligence: Maintain and evolve product positioning strategies while actively monitoring competitive landscapes to inform decision-making and identify growth opportunities

Benefits

• Benefits will include the ability to elect health care and wellness plans, dental and vision plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, health savings and flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, life insurance, and other supplemental insurance plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees