Product Line Manager II

Parker Hannifin; Évreux; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Evreux, France seeks a Product Line Manager for Valves to drive defined portfolio performance, pricing and channel strategy. You will lead lifecycle decisions and coordinate with engineering on new product launches, while leveraging market insights to guide product direction.

The role requires a engineering or related degree, product management experience, and fluency in English (French preferred). Experience with pneumatic valves and FRLs is a plus.

Qualifications

• : Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; MBA preferred.
• : Product management experience with technical aptitude and knowledge of pneumatic valves/FRLs.
• : Strong understanding of target markets and customer applications.
• : Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication; proficiency in MS Office and Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Own product line performance for defined portfolio including product, promotion, pricing and channel strategy; monitor results and take corrective actions.
• Develop and execute product portfolio strategy with multi-generational roadmaps aligned to division plans and platforms.
• Lead product lifecycle management including end-of-life planning and design strategies.
• Define compelling product value propositions and lead successful new product launches with engineering support.
• Drive market and customer insight through segmentation, competitive research and customer visits.

Skills

Product management

Technical aptitude

Valves knowledge

Market insights

Communication

English fluent

French preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

Parker Hannifin

PRODUCT LINE MANAGER VALVES

Are you ready to shape a brighter future?

At Parker, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, including in the clean tech space, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges.

We believe that the future belongs to those with vision. That’s why we’re seeking team players who share our purpose of enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Is that you? Working at Parker means belonging to a passionate, dynamic and innovative team, empowered to make a difference.

Evreux, France

Then take your future into your own hands as soon as possible – we look forward to getting to know you!

Parker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability in relation to recruitment and employment.

What we are expecting from you

• Own product line performance for a defined portfolio, including product, promotion, pricing, and channel strategy, to drive profitable sales growth and margin expansion; monitor results and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and execute product portfolio strategy, including multi-generational product roadmaps aligned to division strategic plans, global product platforms, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Lead product lifecycle management, including complexity reduction, end-of-life planning, Parker Operating Principles (POP), Simple by Design, and IME strategies for product innovations, modifications, and extensions.
• Define compelling product value propositions and lead successful new product launches, partnering with Engineering to prioritize development efforts and support the Winovation new-product-development process.
• Drive market and customer insight, including customer segmentation, market and competitor research, competitive cross-over management, product literature maintenance, and participation in customer visits, sales meetings, and trade shows.

Who we are looking for

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or a related discipline; an MBA is preferred.
• Product management experience and technical aptitude, ideally with knowledge of pneumatic valves and FRLs.
• Strong understanding of target markets, customer applications, and how products are applied within those markets.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities, including influencing, negotiation, diplomacy, and teamwork; fluent English is required, with French preferred.
• Forward to the commercial network (PSC, etc.) the response elements regarding the products returned by the customers
• Update quality indicators regarding non-conformities
• Participate in customer audits
• Draft isolation requests and repatriation requests for non-compliant documents

Ideally, you will also have

• Strong lateral leadership and project management skills, combined with strategic thinking and a results-oriented approach to identifying opportunities and delivering on commitments.
• A solid foundation in management and marketing principles, industry practices, competitive offerings, and relevant product, technology, and service capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively to leadership, sales teams, customers, and employees.

If you don’t find yourself in all points, apply anyway,

because nobody is perfect and you can learn a lot with us!

Parker Hannifin EMEA Sàrl (“PHEMEA”), based in Etoy, Switzerland, is the Principal Operating Company for Parker in the EMEA region. It is supported by a network of Parker Manufacturing Divisions and Sales Company Entities. The Motion and Flow Group EMEA is a strategic business Group within PHEMEA. Electric Motion and Pneumatic Division EMEA (EMPD) is a key service provider to PHEMEA.