Product Portfolio Manager I

Parker • Lancaster, NY

9d • $105,700 - $185,000

About The Position

Product Portfolio Manager I will lead & develop the product strategy and executable product roadmaps to deliver sustainable growth and margin expansion for the Compressed Air & Gas Treatment product portfolio, including compressed air & gas filtration, compressed air dehumidification, industrial nitrogen gas generation, and lab gas generation.

Requirements

• Four-year degree, preferably in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Business discipline. MBA desired
• 5-7 years product management experience required. Engineering or commercial functions in related industry preferred.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Applications, Salesforce)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities using effective problem solving / resolution skills and a team focus
• Travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Accountable for driving sales and margin growth of the product category.
• Execution will require strong leadership, drive and ability to guide and influence externally and internally within a matrixed organization.
• Actively participate with cross functional teams including engineering, supply chain, sales and production to manage entire product life cycle and maintain customer satisfaction and business objectives.
• Track key business performance indicators to identify and execute necessary countermeasure to achieving business/market goals to overcome obstacles or changes in market dynamics.
• Responsible for leading multiple product lines (product, promotion, pricing, and channel) across the Compressed Air & Gas Treatment portfolio to drive sales and margin expansion
• Monitors sales and margin results and tracks and recommends appropriate actions.
• Develop and manage the Compressed Air & Gas Treatment product portfolio strategy.
• Lead the multi-generational product roadmap development process in line with division strategic plans
• Supports Winovation new product development process
• Defining customer requirements/needs and government & regulatory standards
• Support Global Product Platforms
• Ownership of product life cycle Management for the Compressed Air & Gas Treatment product portfolio
• Complexity analysis & reduction
• Manage product end-of-life cycle
• Apply POP (Parker Operating Principle)
• Support Simple by Design
• Participates in the development and implementation of appropriate response strategies.
• Develops and leads IME strategies (existing product innovations/modifications/extensions)
• Develop product value propositions and be accountable for new product launches
• Investigates market needs for innovative products and works with Engineering to appropriately prioritize product development efforts for the product lines
• Support Customer Segmentation
• Conducts market research through trade associations, internet investigation and Corporate services.
• Monitors competitors' position, action and products
• Maintain product literature, catalogs, technical bulletins, etc.
• Manage competitive Cross-Over
• Attend customer visits, sales conferences, trade shows, as required.
• Attract, develop, & retain talent within the product manager function

Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

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