Product Manager - PWS

Are you a product leader energized by turning customer insight into winning product strategy and profitable growth? As Product Manager for the Dynasty/Maxstar portfolio, you will own product lifecycle execution for one of Miller Electric’s most important growth platforms within the Precision Welding Solutions Division (ITW). This high‑impact role translates market and customer insights into product strategy, portfolio priorities, and successful commercialization, partnering closely with Engineering, Segment Management, Marketing, Sales, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Lifecycle Ownership: Own and execute product lifecycle plans from strategy through launch and long‑term performance; develop overall product vision to drive profitable above‑market growth; evaluate trade‑offs and prioritize initiatives based on customer value, business impact, and strategic fit; contribute to long‑range and annual planning.
• Customer & Market Insight Development: Build deep understanding of end‑user workflows, unmet needs, and value drivers; lead and synthesize Voice of Customer (VOC), competitive intelligence, and market research to validate concepts and guide roadmap decisions; develop comprehensive knowledge of target “80” markets to identify growth, pricing, competitive, and product opportunities.
• Commercialization & Cross‑Functional Execution: Lead product launches and commercialization efforts to ensure strong adoption and market impact; partner with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Marketing to deliver solutions and maintain market leadership; use creative tactics to communicate and promote new products to end users and distribution channels.
• Portfolio Performance & Profitability: Own and monitor performance metrics including sales volume, margins, and market share; improve profitability through cost reductions and pricing adjustments; ensure product strategy balances customer needs, technical feasibility, and business value.

How To Be Successful In This Role

• Analytical & Strategic: Prioritize initiatives and make trade‑offs grounded in impact; conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of customer usage, market trends, and product performance; connect decisions to strategic objectives and market opportunities.
• Customer & Market Insight: Deep understanding of customer pain points, unmet needs, and value drivers; translate research and feedback into roadmap and value proposition decisions; clearly align and communicate product strategy to diverse audiences.
• Business Acumen: Understand revenue, adoption, pricing, and margin dynamics; balance customer needs with business value and technical constraints.
• How You Show Up:
  • Business Owner Mindset – Own product performance and drive decisions based on revenue, adoption, margin, and lifecycle trade‑offs.
  • Data‑Driven – Make clear, timely decisions by balancing customer value, technical feasibility, and business impact.
  • Technical Judgement – Engage confidently in technical discussions to shape direction.
  • Disciplined Simplicity – Enforce simplicity, ensuring the product remains scalable, clear, and easy to execute.
  • Collaborative – Work effectively across teams and functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Marketing, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred).
• 5–7 years of experience in product management, product development, or related roles in a B2B environment.
• Experience launching products or features informed by customer insights.
• Strong technical aptitude; welding/mechanical knowledge preferred.
• Strong business acumen and proven ability to analyze business issues and end‑user needs.
• Proven success leading cross‑functional initiatives from start to completion.
• Travel up to 25%.