Product Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and lifecycle management of engineered products serving the water infrastructure and utility markets. This role will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Sales, and customers to identify market opportunities, define product requirements, and bring new products to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full product lifecycle: requirements, development, launch, pricing, and post-launch performance
• Lead new product development (NPI) from customer need (VOC) through production
• Translate customer and field requirements into product specifications
• Work closely with R&D / Engineering teams to define and refine product solutions
• Conduct market, competitive, and pricing analysis to support product positioning
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sales
• Support product documentation, technical materials, and commercialization activities
• Engage directly with customers, distributors, and field stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on Product Management experience
• Proven experience managing physical / engineered products (not digital-only or marketing roles)
• Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end product lifecycle (requirements → development → launch)
• Experience working in an industrial / manufacturing environment (Infrastructure, Water, Utilities, Industrial Equipment, HVAC, Construction or similar)
• Hands-on experience working closely with R&D / Engineering teams
• Strong experience with customer engagement (VOC), market analysis, and product definition
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent technical background)

Strong Advantages

• Experience in water, utilities, or infrastructure sectors
• Experience in regulated environments
• Project management certification (PMP / PMI / IPMA)
• Experience working in global organizations

Who This Role Is For

This role is best suited for Product Managers with hands-on experience in industrial, engineering-driven environments, who are comfortable working closely with R&D teams and managing physical products throughout their lifecycle. Candidates with backgrounds primarily in marketing, policy, or digital-only product environments may find this role less aligned with their experience.

Work Environment

Collaboration with cross-functional global teams
Travel required (domestic and international)

Other Compensation & Benefits

• Average salary and benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k plan with 5% Company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Vacation
• 100% paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student debt retirement matching
• Well-being program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-provided life insurance
• Supplemental insurance at group rates

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

E-Verify Participation

This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records.