Product Manager
About The Position
The Product Manager is responsible for planning and coordinating new products, enhancements to existing products, and technical solutions that support both current customer needs and long-term business objectives. This role develops product roadmaps, establishes priorities, and sets realistic timelines by balancing customer requirements, business priorities, budgets, staffing, and available resources. The Product Manager also develops sales forecasts, recommends pricing strategies, and works cross-functionally to ensure products remain competitive while driving revenue growth and margin improvement. This role will sit onsite at Global Finishing Solutions headquarters in Osseo, WI.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience managing new product development, product enhancements, or technical solutions.
- Experience developing sales forecasts and pricing strategies that drive revenue growth and improve margins.
- Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and other business teams.
- Proven ability to develop product roadmaps, prioritize initiatives, and deliver products on time while balancing budgets, customer requirements, and available resources.
- Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple products and initiatives simultaneously.
- Understanding of product lifecycle management, market trends, competitive positioning, and customer expectations.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
Nice To Haves
- Project management training or certification (PMP, CAPM, or equivalent) is a plus.
- Commitment to continuous professional development in product lifecycle management, roadmap planning, project management, or cross-functional leadership.
Responsibilities
- Partner with customers to identify opportunities for product improvements and translate business needs into technical requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to develop new products, product enhancements, and technical solutions that meet customer and business needs.
- Develop and communicate quality plans for new and existing products and support implementation across the organization.
- Provide technical guidance and product training to Sales and Customer Service teams to ensure they can effectively support customers.
- Participate in product training sessions, customer presentations, tradeshows, and industry events to promote products and share technical expertise.
- Develop and maintain product documentation, user guides, technical specifications, product metrics, and sales and marketing materials.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Design, and Testing teams to define product requirements and ensure successful product development.
- Communicate product updates, enhancements, and roadmap priorities to internal stakeholders and key customers.
- Support the product lifecycle by monitoring product performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Assist with escalated customer issues by providing technical expertise and product support when needed.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and industry partners.
- Influence cross-functional teams to drive product initiatives and achieve business objectives.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- performance incentives
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- paid time off
- other employee programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
