Senior Product Line Manager

Nordson Corporation•Saint Petersburg, FL

50d

About The Position

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected. The Product Manager plays a pivotal role in defining and executing the company's product vision and strategy. This individual combines analytical acumen with creative thinking to develop innovative solutions that meet and exceed user expectations. The role involves driving revenue and profit growth through new product development, market expansion, collaboration with third-party vendors, and leveraging technology and acquisition strategies.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience in product management or a related field, preferably in a technology-driven industry.
Skills: Exceptional analytical, organizational, and creative problem-solving skills. Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal. Proficient in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
Leadership: Proven track record of leading projects to successful outcomes.
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with the latest industry trends and technologies. Competence in using data analysis tools and methodologies to drive decisions.

Responsibilities

Strategic Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from conception to phase-out, ensuring optimization of revenue growth, profitability, and customer retention.
New Product Development and Launch: Lead cross-functional teams in the development and launch of new products, ensuring alignment with company goals and market needs.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison between business teams and the product development team, ensuring that deliverables meet original project requirements and objectives.
Market Analysis and Strategy Development: Conduct thorough market analysis to develop product roadmaps, market requirements documents, business cases, channel strategies, and comprehensive sales enablement tools.
Marketing and Sales Collaboration: Partner with Marketing and Sales to develop compelling outbound messaging and marketing materials, including advertisements, white papers, presentations, and demo materials.
Pricing Strategy Management: Assist with global pricing strategies to support maximum margin growth and market competitiveness.
Performance Analytics and Decision-Making: Utilize data-driven insights to measure product performance and inform strategic portfolio decisions.
Product Evangelism: Advocate for the product internally and externally, collaborating closely with Engineering and Operations to ensure timely delivery of product configurations.
New Product Development Advocacy: Formulate and champion innovative new product development programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Continuous Improvement: Commit to the ongoing enhancement of product management practices and overall company contribution.