Product Manager - Water Management/Control

Baker Hughes • Tomball, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for the overall functional, business, and financial performance of assigned products throughout their lifecycle. You will serve as the product champion, developing product strategies, identifying market opportunities, and collaborating across engineering, supply chain, operations, and commercial teams to drive product success. This role requires a strong balance of technical knowledge, business acumen, and market awareness to maximize product value and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Have 5+ years of experience in product management, sales, operations, technology, engineering, or technical support roles.
• Have experience developing product strategies and managing products throughout the product lifecycle.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen and an understanding of market dynamics.
• Have experience conducting market research, competitive analysis, and customer engagement activities.
• Be able to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional and global teams.
• Have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Possess strong project management and organizational capabilities.
• Demonstrate strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Be willing and able to travel as required (25%+ travel).

Nice To Haves

• Prior product management experience within industrial, energy, manufacturing, technology, or engineered product environments.
• Strong understanding of Product Development Management (PDM) processes and stage-gate methodologies.
• Experience supporting product launches, commercialization, and go-to-market strategies.
• Knowledge of supply chain planning, forecasting, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Proven technical and commercial business acumen.
• Experience marketing products and services to industrial or technical customers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, drive innovation, and achieve business results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting sustainability initiatives and environmental performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Owning the functional, business, and financial performance of assigned product lines.
• Serving as the primary advocate for the product internally and externally with customers, stakeholders, and partners.
• Conducting product demonstrations, presentations, and training sessions to communicate product value propositions and benefits.
• Developing and executing product strategies and long-term visions based on market research, customer feedback, and business objectives.
• Conducting market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends, customer requirements, market opportunities, and threats.
• Developing and maintaining product roadmaps, prioritizing features, enhancements, and investments based on business value and customer needs.
• Partnering with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Supply Chain teams to validate forecasts and identify products requiring specialized supply chain strategies.
• Collaborating with Supply Chain organizations to identify opportunities for cost reduction, cost optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Leading product management activities within the Product Development Management (PDM) process and ensuring adherence to product governance requirements.
• Collaborating with Engineering & Technology, Supply Chain, Service Delivery, Commercial, and other cross-functional teams to drive successful product development and commercialization.
• Participating in stage-gate reviews and providing required documentation to support product development milestones.
• Staying informed on emerging technologies, industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments.
• Leveraging supplier capabilities and strategic partnerships to influence product line strategy and market competitiveness.
• Planning and executing new product launches, including pricing strategies, product positioning, market introduction plans, and customer communication strategies.
• Ensuring new technologies and product advancements are validated with customers and regulatory agencies as required.
• Managing the complete product lifecycle, including monitoring New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Product Revenue (NPR) performance.
• Leading initiatives that combine product development, operational improvements, and process optimization.
• Providing technical support and product expertise to Service Delivery teams for escalated customer and operational issues.
• Supporting sustainability initiatives and leading efforts to reduce product and operational carbon footprints.
• Ensuring all activities are conducted in compliance with company Health, Safety, Environmental, Legal, and Ethical standards.

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits
• Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k)
• Choice of coverage options that best suit your needs
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
• Additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level