Product Manager

Primary Function

The Product Manager is responsible for the product strategy, roadmap, lifecycle management, and business performance of assigned Warren Rupp product lines. Through Voice of Customer (VOC), market analysis, industry knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration, this role identifies growth opportunities, develops business cases, defines product requirements, and supports portfolio decisions that deliver customer value, profitable growth, and market leadership.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product line strategies and roadmaps for assigned product lines, leveraging market knowledge, customer insights, and competitive intelligence to inform portfolio and lifecycle decisions.
• Manage the product portfolio throughout its lifecycle, including new product introductions, product enhancements, portfolio optimization, and end-of-life planning.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, industry developments, and business performance to identify growth opportunities, emerging applications, and potential risks.
• Maintain a strong understanding of customer processes, purchasing drivers, and industry dynamics within target industrial markets.
• Translate customer and market insights into product requirements, business cases, and product roadmap recommendations.
• Serve as the primary link between customer needs, market requirements, and business objectives, partnering with Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to successfully develop, commercialize, and manage products throughout their lifecycle.
• Establish product priorities, evaluate new product investment opportunities, and optimize portfolio performance while leveraging knowledge of industrial fluid handling applications and experience within chemical, mining, oil & gas, food & pharma, or related industrial markets.
• Combine customer insights, market intelligence, and competitive analysis to develop strategies that strengthen Warren Rupp's market position and support sustainable business growth.

Competencies

• Product Line Strategy & Roadmap Development
• Product Lifecycle Management
• New Product Development & Voice of Customer (VOC)
• Technical Aptitude in Pumps / Fluid Handling (preferred)
• Business Acumen & Financial Analysis
• Market Assessment & Competitive Analysis
• Pricing Analysis & Strategy
• Global Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Written and Verbal Communication & Presentation Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Learning Agility & Curiosity
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education And/Or Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, or related field required; MBA strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Business Development, or related commercial/technical roles within the pump, fluid handling, process equipment, or related industrial equipment industries.
• Foundational knowledge of pump hydraulics, design, and applications in industrial and manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Experience supporting products, customers, or applications within chemical, mining, oil & gas, food & pharma, or similar industrial markets.
• Proven success managing products through the full lifecycle, from concept through commercialization and lifecycle management, within a global business environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills in both one-on-one and group settings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM systems.

Work Environment Requirements

• Primarily office-based with regular interaction across manufacturing, warehouse, testing, and industrial customer environments.
• Frequent use of computers, business systems, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to work effectively within a global matrix organization and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Must comply with all company safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $88,200.00 - $132,200.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: here.

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer

IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.