Product Portfolio Manager I

PARKER CHOMERICS is a global leader of engineered material solutions for EMI shielding and thermal management of electronic devices. Headquartered in Woburn, MA, we are a leading division of Parker Hannifin, a global Fortune 250 company. Our sales, applications engineering, and manufacturing teams enable our global customers to provide cutting-edge electronics for markets such as 5G telecommunications, autonomous vehicles, and advanced defense technologies. Our dynamic workplace fosters innovation, thought leadership, and an inclusive, caring environment. We support continued education, skill development, and global advancement opportunities.

About the Role

The Product Portfolio Manager leads comprehensive product strategy from concept through the full product lifecycle for the thermal product line, managing both the portfolio and the team responsible for its success. This role defines the thermal product vision and strategy, owns the product roadmap, identifies and validates customer and user needs, and works cross-functionally to deliver best-in-class products that support business objectives. The position balances customer needs, data-driven decision-making, and strong execution to drive product adoption, engagement, sales growth, margin expansion, and overall portfolio performance. This role reports primarily to the Division Sales and Marketing Manager to ensure alignment with product line, division, and business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of thermal product line managers to drive growth and manage the product portfolio.
• Conceptualize new products for development in the New Product Commercialization process.
• Develop product roadmaps detailing future products.
• Work closely with the marketing team to develop market knowledge for strategies.
• Proactively identify new opportunities for existing products or services.
• Develop business models including projected sales, market penetration, gross margins, risk analysis, and business feasibility.
• Participate in technical seminars (Tech Days), product training, and exhibitions.
• Manage large customer projects to ensure execution.
• Identify new partners to further Chomerics' growth strategy.
• Identify and launch innovative product opportunities.
• Conduct and document competitive research, paradigm-shifting technologies, new market trends, and customer requirements for electronics.
• Initiate new product and technology benchmarking activities, including testing, component analysis, cost analysis, design comparisons, market channel analysis, and risk analysis.
• Produce marketing analysis and reports/presentations for division and group management.
• Participate in and propose Kaizen events to drive cost, lead time, quality, and new capabilities through to completion.

Requirements

• 4-year college degree in marketing, business, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in marketing, sales, or product management.
• Proficient PC skills.
• Ability to travel by car overnight up to 25% of the time or as required.
• Ability to travel by plane as required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or have U.S. Permanent Resident Status.
• This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Skills

• Proactive and positive attitude with a drive to succeed; ability to communicate and articulate complex subject matter effectively.
• Ability to develop solutions to customer problems and translate them into business development strategies and products.
• Strong collaboration skills to build positive relationships with customers, direct reports, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strategic skills to help steer the commercial team in critical business decisions and capability-building.
• Analytical and data-driven thinker, capable of analyzing sales-related data such as quotes, forecasts, and sales funnels.

Pay

Pay Range: $120,500 to $210,950 annually. Participation in the Annual Incentive Program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with competitive premiums.
• Voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with 100% company matching on the first 5% of pay.
• Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability programs, and adoption assistance at no cost.
• Care.com membership and financial planning assistance at no cost.
• Supplemental benefits including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.