Product, Project Manager

Mueller Water Products

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc. For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America. Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations. By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application. The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Requirements

Strong technical and product knowledge
Organizational skills
Problem Solving/Analysis
Team player
Technical Capacity
Communication Proficiency
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
Time Management
Presentation Skills
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers
Able to take ownership of projects, prioritize effectively and drive the project through completion.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Teams & Project, JDE and Service Now
Able to read and interpret drawings
Good time management skills and must be able to prioritize project demands
Good analytical skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Over 8 years of experience in Product management

Nice To Haves

Experience in water utilities.
PMP, PMI, IPMA or other certification supporting Project Management functions.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain and update Krausz product roadmap, idea bank and innovation plan, to support annual corporate strategy, maximizing revenue, profit and customer satisfaction
Full ownership on Krausz current products – review sales, maintain competitiveness and profitability.
To be the ultimate source of technical support for Krausz products.
Responsibility for preparation and implementing marketing materials such as product catalog, price list, etc.
Ownership for implementing relevant NA regulations
Full ownership on Krausz new product development from ideation to full execution of mass production.
Project management – required to manage new product project execution through phase gate process
End of life of un-profitable products
Analyze competitors including product offerings, financial performance, and market share gains/losses
Maintain and develop MRD’s for Hymax products
Manage and communicate technical sales information and product changes both internally and externally.
Responsible for customer complaints
Provides direction for development, product changes and product promotions, including development feasibility, specifying components, packaging, pricing, catalog and sell sheet copy, training aides & new product stock availability.
Manage and communicate technical sales information and product changes both internally and externally.
Relative to the water distribution repair market, perform pricing and competitive analysis by customer channel and recommend strategies to improve market position, improve quality or reduce costs.
Participates in creating, maintaining and updating annual forecasts.
Develops and maintains product database with product specifications.
Reviews compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Leads review to determine commercial viability of products, resource requirements and potential risks.
Trade shows including KTAB (Krausz Technical advisory Board) – preparation and presenting VOC – customers visit – utility, distribution and engineering firm for improving Hymax product portfolio and keep leading the market with innovation
Coordinates all product development initiatives from start to finish with internal and external suppliers and vendors.
Creates project structure including project plan, timeline, team responsibilities and status reporting.
Communicates clearly and effectively with various teams regarding new products
Develops strong relationships with stakeholders
Oversees business requirements gathering and analysis and ensures issues are resolved satisfactorily.
Manages value stream CER/ECO process
Assess market competition for comparable products