Sr. Product Manager - Pipe & Valve

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Product Manager, who is responsible for their product category business, including strategy, P&L, roadmap, and pricing. This person works closely with engineering, operations, strategic sourcing, channel management and marketing to define, develop, implement and maintain the value proposition around the product line, incorporating product lifecycle management and marketing requirements to meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Owns and manages product category strategy and P&L to achieve established revenue, margin and profit goals
• Owns product lifecycle strategy for product offering
• Develops and implements new product roadmap based on voice of customer and market research
• Develops and executes pricing strategy for both list and off-book pricing
• Maintains market position of products through competitive review
• Develops a comprehensive knowledge base of major market segments, the competitive environment, and key competitors that drives action for Sales, Marketing, and R&D
• Works with Engineering, Operations and Strategic Sourcing to identify and execute cost out initiatives to maintain market competitiveness
• Partners with Marketing Communications on marketing materials, press releases and launch plans consistent with established value proposition
• Develops and implements marketing and sales strategies for specific product groups
• Collaborates with channel management to drive product positioning and sales for target markets
• Responsible for training both internal and external partners on product line to drive growth
• Measures success by organic growth, increasing gross margins and operating income, and a strong pipeline of new products
• Partners with R&D to drive development of product and platform extensions

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
• Minimum of 5 years of product management experience
• Ability to interact with both internal stakeholders and external customers
• Experience creating and executing strategies
• Decision making skills to determine the most important initiatives and the drive to push them to completion
• Sufficient technical depth to fully understand product development tradeoffs and next best alternatives
• Up to 30% travel, international and domestic

About Us

Brady makes products that make the world a safer and more productive place. We are a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - we're just about everywhere you look. Companies around the world trust Brady because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications - powered by our world-class manufacturing capabilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Education reimbursement opportunities
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
• Dress-for-your-day dress code
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program