Senior Product Manager, Product Lifecycle Management

Legrand•Minnetonka, MN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Legrand has an opportunity for a Senior Product Manager, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to join the Integrated AV Team in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The role manages one or more product portfolios to drive sales growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction throughout the product lifecycle. It leads lifecycle strategy across the Legrand AV, Connected Platforms & Ecosystems portfolio, including Middle Atlantic Products (MAP), Vaddio, Luxul, C2G, and On-Q. The Senior Product Manager partners with internal and external stakeholders to improve portfolio performance, product quality and alignment, and end-of-life management, while leading and developing PLM team members. The role oversees portfolio reviews and performance improvement; product line extensions and alignment with technology roadmaps; end-of-life, excess, and obsolete inventory management; product and supplier data integrity; and the transition of products from New Product Introduction teams to lifecycle ownership. It also establishes consistent PLM metrics, reporting, operating cadence, role clarity, documentation, and RACI processes across new product roadmaps, launches, EOL, OEM, and custom initiatives. The position requires frequent collaboration with global team members across time zones, availability for extended or varied work hours based on business needs, and domestic and international travel up to 20 percent. The expected salary range is $103,000–$120,000 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in product management, product lifecycle management, product marketing, or a related discipline, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence business decisions.
Strong business and financial acumen.
Experience utilizing ERP, business intelligence, and product management tools.
Proven leadership, coaching, and talent development skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Availability for frequent communication and collaboration with global team members across time zones.
Availability for extended or varied work hours based on business needs.
Availability for domestic and international travel up to 20 percent.

Nice To Haves

MBA or other advanced degree.
Experience with connected technologies, software platforms, IoT, cloud-based solutions, or digital ecosystems.
Experience managing product portfolio P&L performance.
Familiarity with SAP, Power BI, and related business systems.
Global product management experience.

Responsibilities

Define and track product lifecycle KPIs and implement measures to optimize sales growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
Conduct recurring portfolio and category reviews to identify opportunities for growth, margin improvement, and portfolio optimization; develop and present recommendations and action plans.
Improve product and portfolio profitability through pricing actions, cost reductions, supplier negotiations, and value engineering.
Partner with Sales and Marketing to develop programs that drive revenue growth and market share, and manage portfolio performance against revenue and margin objectives.
Use customer engagement and market research to identify opportunities for product enhancements, integrations, and portfolio expansion.
Partner with Engineering, Product Development, and Platform teams to align products with Connected Platforms & Ecosystems strategies and technology roadmaps.
Make lifecycle decisions concerning product features, compatibility, functionality, and customer experience, and communicate product changes to internal stakeholders.
Lead SKU rationalization reviews and recommend product discontinuations and portfolio optimization.
Develop and communicate EOL and excess inventory action plans; partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Operations to minimize inventory and financial risk during lifecycle transitions.
Monitor and report progress against EOL objectives and develop plans with stakeholders to reduce excess and obsolete inventory exposure.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of product and supplier data in business systems.
Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Customer Service to identify and resolve product performance issues; support regulatory, sustainability, and corporate requirements.
Standardize CP&E PLM metrics, reporting, operating cadence, role clarity, documentation, and RACI processes across new product roadmaps, launches, EOL, OEM, and custom initiatives.
Lead the transition of products from New Product Introduction teams to PLM ownership and partner cross-functionally to ensure successful transitions and ongoing portfolio performance.
Provide lifecycle management expertise and long-term portfolio stewardship.
Lead, coach, and develop Product Managers and other assigned team members; establish performance expectations and support career development planning.
Promote accountability, collaboration, innovation, and customer focus.