Product Manager

Position OverviewAs a Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering our product strategy and driving growth. You will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive product plan, focusing on vertical markets and application areas. Your role will involve shaping product definitions, launching new products, and ensuring their market success.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Strategy & Development: Define and develop the product roadmap based on customer insights and market needs. Create and validate business cases for new products, considering customer segments and broader market trends.Portfolio Management: Oversee and manage a portfolio of products, including revenue, pricing, profitability, and product lifecycle management.Market Research & Analysis: Conduct primary and secondary research to understand market dynamics and competitive positioning. Use insights to inform product development and strategic decisions.Competitive Analysis: Perform regular competitive analysis to assess product capabilities, pricing, and market share. Recommend and implement changes to stay competitive.Customer Insights: Lead Voice of Customer (VoC) initiatives to align product development with customer needs and market requirements.Marketing Collaboration: Partner with the Market Communications team to develop and execute marketing strategies and promotional programs.Desired Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in a technical or business field.5+ years of experience in commercial product management and product marketing.Proven ability to gain customer insights and translate them into product requirements.Experience with new product design specifications is a plus.Knowledge of municipal drinking/wastewater and/or industrial markets preferred.Desired SkillsTravel: Willingness to travel domestically up to 25% of the time.Customer Empathy: Ability to understand and translate customer needs into product solutions.Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Excel and common business productivity tools.Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to lead strategic initiatives and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.Leadership: Proven leadership ability to influence and develop cross-functional teams.Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly.Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to assess product performance and market trends.EEO/AA Employer/Vet/DisabledThe Know Your Rights poster is available here:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdfThe pay transparency policy is available here:https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfFor temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf