Manager, Manufacturing Product Management (Onsite in Hemet, CA or Remote in the Pacific Coast)

About the position

The Manager of Manufacturing Product Management at McCrometer, a Veralto company, is responsible for overseeing a team of product managers to drive growth and profitability through the effective development of new products and features, product-centric commercial activities, and portfolio management. This role requires a deep understanding of customer needs and existing products, as well as cross-functional collaboration within the organization. The position is based in Hemet, CA, or can be performed remotely along the Pacific Coast, and involves up to 40% travel.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a high-functioning product management team.
• Inform the product development roadmap and product definitions; develop and validate business cases for new product opportunities.
• Participate in overall product strategy, product planning, and R&D requirements for new and emerging products.
• Oversee a product portfolio and drive results, including revenue, pricing, and profitability.
• Manage the existing portfolio through pricing, phase-outs, and product enhancements.
• Use primary and secondary market research to assess market and customer dynamics.
• Identify and manage pricing strategies based on customer value and competitive analysis.
• Perform regular competitive analysis to rate product capabilities and recommend changes to maintain competitiveness.
• Rationalize solution offerings by performing map/gap analysis against current offerings and market opportunities.
• Create, execute, and analyze VoC plans linking prioritized customer needs to product lines.
• Lead the development of value-selling approaches and train the sales team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field.
• 7 to 10+ years of manufactured product management experience, focusing on hardware, industrial products, or physical goods.
• Experience gaining customer insights to identify and size market needs.
• Experience in the creation of new product design specifications.
• Ability to conduct data analytics, identify trends, and make recommendations with data.
• Proficiency in Excel and common business productivity tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of municipal drinking/wastewater and/or industrial market.
• Strong communication skills including written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective personal and project team time management skills.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Professional onboarding and training options
• Career coaching and development opportunities
• Health benefits
• 401K and matching
• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision insurance