Senior Product Manager - Service Brass

Mueller Water Products•Chattanooga, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mueller Water Products is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries and has an immediate opening for a Senior Product Manager in support of our Service Brass product line. For over 160 years MWP’s manufacturing commitment has ensured one of the world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. As a Senior Product Manager, you will hold overall responsibility for the portfolio of Mueller Service Brass products and overseeing the entire product lifecycle from ideation, through development, introduction, growth, maturity, decline and end-of-life to meet customer needs and business goals. This exempt-level position can be based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Requirements

Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with an ability to assimilate and synthesize large amounts of information
Strong application of product management skills: e.g. segmentation, Jobs-to-be-Done, Voice of Customer evangelism, Portfolio Strategy, Product Roadmap, etc.
People Leadership and Development, workload balancing, team orchestration.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Proven track record of launching successful hardware and software products
Strong project management skills
Intermediate computer skills including the use of Office Suite and especially Excel and Outlook
Comfortable developing skills in coaching, developing, and holding others accountable
Must be willing to travel up to 35% of the year depending on supported location(s).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Engineering, Business, Marketing, etc.)
8+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on manufactured physical products
Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders
Understanding or experience of quality and manufacturing where hardware is involved

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive product strategies for complex manufactured product lines or strategic initiatives, aligning with overall corporate goals and long-term investment cycles in manufacturing assets.
Lead the entire product lifecycle for products, from R&D and ideation through mass production, distribution, and end-of-life, with a focus on maximizing business value, profitability, and market share.
Conduct advanced market research, competitive intelligence, and customer segmentation to identify significant market opportunities, potential disruptions, and areas for innovation in the manufacturing sector.
Define detailed product roadmaps, multi-year release plans, and prioritize initiatives to achieve strategic objectives for tangible goods, balancing innovation with production scalability.
Drive product development efforts by collaborating closely with R&D, engineering, operations, and other cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery within budget and to stringent quality standards.
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success (e.g., margin, market share, customer satisfaction, quality metrics, supply chain efficiency), identify areas for optimization, and present executive-level insights.
Develop and execute comprehensive go-to-market plans in partnership with marketing, sales, and distribution teams, including sophisticated pricing strategies, channel readiness, and global market penetration.
Lead, mentor, and guide Product Managers
Act as a subject matter expert and advocate for their product area internally and externally, engaging with key customers, major accounts, and industry partners.
Oversee the entire product development process, provide direct guidance to Product Managers, and assist in high-level management tasks within the product organization.
Conduct extensive product and market research, including analyzing user experience and market trends.
Gather data on potential market and customer reactions to products, which informs strategic decisions.
Coordinate product needs seamlessly between external clients and various internal teams.
Assess financial strategies to extract maximum value from current products before initiating the design process for new ones, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth.
Review and respond to product suggestions that are submitted.
Collaborate with and advocate for projects with plant, R&D, and engineering groups to ensure that adequate resources are allocated for priority business projects.
Work with product marketing and sales to ensure proper client and sales documentation and training are in place to meet commercialization objectives.
Develop pricing strategies and ensure product profitability for both new and existing products, setting product pricing and ensuring this is approved and communicated as required.
Advocate for the product vision and its progress, both internally and externally.