Product Manager, Discfilter

As a Product Manager at Veolia Water Technologies, Inc., your primary responsibilities will revolve around overseeing the performance of the Discfilter technology. This includes detailed design work, assisting in bid processes, generating technical support for proposals, and managing project budgets. You'll also have the chance to develop relationships with consulting engineers and customers, establish competitive market analyses, and ensure that product line innovations are driven by input from all relevant departments.

To be considered for the Product Manager role at Veolia, candidates should have at least five years of experience in the water or wastewater treatment industry, along with a Bachelor of Science Degree preferably in an engineering discipline. Personal qualities such as strong technical competence in water treatment processes, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of market purchasing protocols will also be crucial for success in this position.

As a Product Manager for the Discfilter line at Veolia Water Technologies, you can expect to travel approximately 25% of the time. This travel may involve visiting consulting engineers, end-users, or attending industry events to promote the product and build relationships that are vital for market development.

The Product Manager role at Veolia is critical to achieving the company's mission of ecological transformation. By managing and improving the Discfilter technology, you will contribute to making water management more efficient and sustainable. Your efforts in promoting this innovative product will help Veolia reach more clients, thereby enhancing accessibility to essential water resources, leading to significant environmental benefits.

Veolia Water Technologies places a strong emphasis on professional development for its employees, including Product Managers. This role provides opportunities to collaborate across departments, receive training on advanced technologies, and develop essential skills for successful market engagement. You can expect to enhance your expertise while actively contributing to innovative projects that align with your professional growth.

Highlight specific roles you've held in the water or wastewater treatment sectors, describing your responsibilities and any key projects you worked on. Be prepared to discuss how these experiences have equipped you with the knowledge necessary for the Product Manager position at Veolia.

Discuss your strategies for identifying new market opportunities, which may include market research, competitor analysis, and networking within the industry. Illustrate how you would leverage existing relationships and cultivate new ones to facilitate entry into new markets.

Focus on the importance of accuracy, clarity, and meeting compliance standards. Explain how you would collaborate with engineering teams to ensure that all technical details are thoroughly vetted, making sure that proposals reflect the capabilities and benefits of the Discfilter technology.

Share a specific example where you faced challenges and how you navigated through negotiations. Emphasize your communication skills and ability to find a middle ground while still focusing on your company's goals.

Explain your strategies for staying informed about industry developments, such as reading trade publications, attending conferences, or participating in professional networks. Discuss how this knowledge will benefit your role as a Product Manager at Veolia.

Discuss your approach to gathering data, analyzing trends, and using sales forecasting tools to project future sales accurately. Emphasize the importance of collaboration with sales teams to refine these forecasts based on real-time market conditions.

Describe a specific project where you identified an area for improvement, the steps you took to implement changes, and the outcome. Illustrate your ability to lead cross-functional teams in achieving product enhancements.

Outline a training plan that includes hands-on demonstrations, informational resources, and potential role-playing exercises to help team members understand the product's features and benefits effectively.

Describe how you value collaboration with various departments such as engineering, sales, and marketing. Provide examples of past experiences where teamwork led to significant achievements.

Articulate your alignment with Veolia's mission of ecological transformation and your excitement about the opportunity to contribute to this cause through innovative water management solutions. Share your values and how they complement the company's goals.