Sr. Product Manager - Drinking Water Systems

Ecowater Systems • Eagan, MN

279d • $136,000 - $204,000

About The Position

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best. The Drinking Water Product Manager is responsible for developing and executing the product strategy for a portfolio of drinking water solutions. This role oversees the product lifecycle, drives innovation, and ensures alignment with business goals and customer needs. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities, capable of managing cross-functional teams to drive new product development, optimize product performance, and execute a long-term innovation strategy.

Requirements

• 10+ years of product management experience in the consumer goods, water filtration, home appliances, or water treatment industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• Strong understanding of drinking water technologies, filtration systems, sustainability practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
• Proven ability to develop and execute product strategies that drive business growth.
• Strong analytical skills to assess market trends, customer insights, and financial performance.
• Experience with stage-gate product development, and innovation frameworks.
• Proficiency in product management tools, data analytics software, and project management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive product portfolio strategy that aligns with business objectives and market needs.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, customer insights, and competitive positioning.
• Define product roadmaps, including enhancements, line extensions, and discontinuations.
• Work with cross-functional teams to optimize product mix, pricing, and go-to-market strategies.
• Lead and collaborate with R D, engineering, marketing, supply chain, finance, and sales teams to drive product success.
• Align stakeholders on key priorities, ensuring seamless execution of product strategies.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, managing timelines, deliverables, and key milestones.
• Champion a customer-centric approach across all teams.
• Drive the end-to-end product development process, from ideation to commercialization.
• Define product requirements, specifications, and value propositions based on customer insights.
• Collaborate with R D and engineering teams to develop innovative, high-quality drinking water products.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, sustainability goals, and safety guidelines.
• Conduct product testing, validation, and pilot programs before full-scale launch.
• Define and execute a long-term innovation strategy for drinking water solutions.
• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and consumer demands to inform future product opportunities.
• Partner with external industry experts, research institutions, and technology providers to stay ahead of innovation.
• Develop business cases and investment recommendations for new product initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze key performance metrics, including sales, profitability, market share, and customer satisfaction.
• Use data analytics and customer feedback to optimize product performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement corrective actions for underperforming products.
• Present regular performance updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree