Product Manager - Automation Control & Networking

Job Summary

WAGO Corporation is seeking a Product Manager for Automation Controls and Networking. This role will lead the development and execution of messaging strategy, guide product launches, and serve as a key interface with both sales teams and customers. The successful candidate will drive roadmap contributions by defining new features and products tailored to the Americas market.

Product Responsibilities

• PLCs
• IP20 and IP67 distributed I/O systems
• Ethernet-based networking devices

Duties and Responsibilities

• Achieve and surpass revenue goals for the assigned product portfolio
• Research and analyze market trends, customer challenges, and competitive dynamics, converting insights into actionable product initiatives
• Define and prioritize product features, technology enhancements, and platform roadmap evolution across mechanical, electrical, firmware, cybersecurity, and communication standards
• Maintain accurate and up to date product data, including forecasts, pricing, configurations, and supporting documentation
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert
• Automation and networking platforms, supporting sales teams, channel partners, and strategic customers
• Manage locally developed automation product lifecycle
• Develop pricing strategies, value propositions, and competitive positioning that strengthen market presence
• Drive revenue growth through training sessions, webinars, customer presentations, solution materials, and marketing content
• Collaborate with operations, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure product availability, cost optimization, and proactive lifecycle management
• Work closely with global product managers to ensure portfolio alignment and strategic consistency across regions
• Build and maintain marketing tools and assets to increase brand awareness and product visibility
• Partner with Industry Managers to promote cross selling opportunities and expand product adoption within targeted vertical markets

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the industrial automation market
• Experience with PLC devices and Ethernet switches is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company-paid insurance plans (life, AD&D, short-term disability and long-term disability), and a retirement 401k plan

Travel

Minimum 25% travel