PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Product Strategy & Roadmap
- Own the full lifecycle of assigned product lines—from concept to end-of-life.
- Develop and maintain multi-year product roadmaps aligned with company strategy and market trends and supported with proper business cases.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and growth.
- Define and maintain product positioning, pricing strategy, and value propositions.
- Commercial Enablement
- Serve as the primary product expert supporting Sales, OEMs, and Channel Partners.
- Develop and maintain technical sales tools, application guides, and training content.
- Support major customer engagements with technical application expertise.
- Partner with Sales and Marketing to prepare launch plans, promotional materials, and campaign messaging.
- Financial Performance
- Own and manage full product line financial performance, including monthly reporting and analysis of the product line P&L (revenue, margin, and cost drivers).
- Drive product performance versus AOP goals (revenue, margin, units).
- Own product pricing strategy and margin objectives.
- Collaborate with Finance and Sales Operations on list price management, discount structures, and profitability analysis.
- Product Development & Operations Interface
- Collaborate with Engineering to define requirements, specifications, and test criteria for new products.
- Manage Voice of Customer (VOC) input throughout development and validation stages.
- Work closely with Operations and Supply Chain to manage cost reduction initiatives, component obsolescence, and product quality.
- Lifecycle Management
- Lead product change notifications (PCNs), legacy transitions, and end-of-life communications.
- Maintain accurate product data in ERP/CRM systems and internal documentation.
- Ensure compliance with relevant certifications (UL, NTEP, CE, etc.).
- Other – Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the success of the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field; MBA preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in product management, applications engineering, or technical marketing—preferably in industrial instrumentation, process automation, or weighing systems.
- Strong understanding of industrial control systems, sensors, and field integration (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.).
- Proven ability to develop and execute product roadmaps and go-to-market strategies.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365, ERP/CRM tools, and project management tools.
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