Product Manager - Residential Sump & Utility Pumps

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Eagan, MN

31d•Onsite

About The Position

EcoWater Systems LLC, a part of Marmon Holdings (backed by Berkshire Hathaway), is seeking a Product Manager for Residential Sump & Utility Pumps. This role involves managing product line activities, researching product design, and ensuring quality standards. EcoWater Systems, founded in 1925 and headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, is a leader in residential and commercial water management solutions, manufacturing products that improve water quality. The company operates within Marmon Water, a business group of Marmon Holdings, Inc. Marmon is a global industrial organization with over 30,000 employees worldwide and approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. EcoWater benefits from Marmon's resources while maintaining its autonomy.

Requirements

10+ years of product management experience in the pump industry.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field (MBA preferred).
Strong understanding of residential sump and utility pump technologies, sustainability practices, and regulatory requirements.
Excellent communication to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
Proven ability to develop and execute product strategies that drive business growth.
Strong analytical skills to assess market trends, customer insights, and financial performance.
Experience with stage-gate product development, and innovation frameworks.
Proficiency in product management tools, data analytics software, and project management platforms.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a comprehensive product portfolio strategy that aligns with business objectives and market needs.
Conduct market research to identify trends, customer insights, and competitive positioning.
Define product roadmaps, including enhancements, line extensions, and discontinuations.
Work with cross-functional teams to optimize product mix, pricing, and go-to-market strategies.
Lead and collaborate with R&D, engineering, marketing, supply chain, finance, and sales teams to drive product success.
Align stakeholders on key priorities, ensuring seamless execution of product strategies.
Facilitate cross-functional meetings, managing timelines, deliverables, and key milestones.
Champion a customer-centric approach across all teams.
Drive the end-to-end product development process, from ideation to commercialization.
Define product requirements, specifications, and value propositions based on customer insights.
Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to develop innovative, high-quality pump products.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, sustainability goals, and safety guidelines.
Conduct product testing, validation, and pilot programs before full-scale launch.
Define and execute a long-term innovation strategy for pumps.
Identify emerging trends, technologies, and consumer demands to inform future product opportunities.
Partner with external industry experts, research institutions, and technology providers to stay ahead of innovation.
Develop business cases and investment recommendations for new product initiatives.
Monitor and analyze key performance metrics, including sales, profitability, market share, and customer satisfaction.
Use data analytics and customer feedback to optimize product performance and drive continuous improvement.
Identify and implement corrective actions for underperforming products.
Present regular performance updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.