Senior Product Manager

About the role

The Senior Manager of Product Management oversees Gas Business Unit (Dormont brand) activities including new product identification, opportunity assessment, lifecycle management of Dormont products including P&L, planning (strategic and tactical). This position interfaces with all areas of Export and Watts including sales, marketing, operations, legal and materials management.

Primary Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Execute the Watts’ Stage Gate Process to generate new ideas and launch new products.
• Develop and execute product portfolio strategy, including value proposition, value delivery model, product roadmaps and product lifecycle (new product development through obsolescence) focused on commercial grade gas appliance applications.
• Maximize performance of product line(s) as measured via orders / sales growth, profitability and cash-flow generation.
• Be responsible for adherence to product line base cost targets to ensure fit with overall global plan while ensuring investments in technology, marketing, etc. are adequate to accomplish product line goals.
• Work with sales, and marketing team to develop/improve product line go to market strategy and ensure sufficient and effective sales resource and channel partner strategy/management.
• Understand the market need, trends and competitor intelligence for the given Product Line(s).
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Dormont’s General Manager or Company management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, Engineering/Marketing or related field required, MBA is a plus.
• 8+ years of Product Management experience.
• Commercial-grade gas appliance experience is a plus.
• Proven success in developing and implementing both strategic and financial business plans.
• Proven leadership ability to lead virtual teams and work across a matrix.
• Sales Channel and/or Management experience.
• Relevant engineering experience.
• Strong influencing skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building strong team relationships.
• A proactive, creative work style and a self-starter.
• A willingness to travel, as required.
• Flexibility to relocate, if required.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office suite) required.

General Applicable Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Working Conditions

• While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site at a manufacturing facility and will perform the majority of your duties in an office environment.
• You may, at times, be required to be present on the manufacturing floor and will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment.
• You will be required to work in the office at the Export, PA location (Monday – Friday).
• Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.
• Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials.
• Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.