Manager, Product Management

Nordson India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson India Private Limited is seeking a Technical Product Manager to own a product line lifecycle from concept to discontinuation. You will collaborate with Market Manager and NPD Engineering to ensure competitive offerings and successful product launches with strong messaging and tools.

The role requires 7–10 years in product/market management, 5+ years of people leadership, and deep analytical, communication, and SAP skills. Based in Bengaluru with significant international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering (preferred).
• 7–10 years in product or market management role.
• 5+ years of people management in industrial manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead lifecycle management for assigned product lines from concept to discontinuation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Marketing and NPD to ensure successful launches.
• Develop market requirements, competitive analyses, and pricing strategies.
• Mentor Product Line Specialists and provide guidance on investments.

Skills

Lifecycle leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Market analysis

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

SAP knowledge

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Manages the entire product life cycle for certain product(s) (e.g., hardware, software, wireless, web products, medical devices, etc.) from planning to execution to support the organization's strategy and objectives. Develops and directs marketing programs for a significant product or product category. Compiles and evaluates research on the market's product requirements and identifies enhancements to current features and functionality. Establishes marketing strategies, including product direction, advertising, packaging, pricing, expense budgets, profit plans and future product development, to manage a product or product category's life cycle. Interfaces with engineers, designers, suppliers and customers to develop product requirements and specifications. Prepares and coordinates product introductions and updates.

Job Summary The Electronics Solutions division of Nordson delivers cutting-edge engineering and applications excellence to the world’s semiconductor, automotive electronics, printed circuit boards and precision assembly manufacturer with innovative fluid dispensing and surface treatment solutions. As part of the Growth and Strategy group for this $250M++ division, the Technical Product Manager (TPM) is responsible for the development, and performance of a product line. The TPM oversee the product’s lifecycle, from conception (working with Market Manager and New Product Development Engineering) to discontinuation. This may include supervising Product Line Specialists who are located in the factory/manufacturing sites where the product is made. The TPM provides leadership within the organization to ensure competitiveness of assigned products and development of strategies to grow revenue profitably.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Using the NBS Next Phase Gate process in the development of new products, provide leadership in Phases 0-2 i.e. #0 Project Request; #1 Planning/Feasibility; #2 Proj Requirements where clear technical and commercial requirements are articulated and documented for NPD Engineering. Collaborates with cross-functional teams in Sales, Operation, Marketing and NPD, to ensure successful product launches and iterations with messaging, marketing collateral, sales tools and aids for sales force. Continuously analyze market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities of growth and improvement for existing products. Lead cross-functional efforts for creating competitive offerings. Maintain and communicate internally the competitive landscape of our market/products Build internal knowledge of the competitive landscape by supporting MEKKO updates. Develop and maintain tools/processes to collect the latest competitive information and analyzing data to advise on pricing, strategies, future opportunities, etc. Produces competitive analysis materials comparing product with its key competitors for features and pricing in different geographies Lead quarterly competitive reviews/updates Participates in development of market share assessment and price/performance positioning as needed for existing and new products Monitor customer satisfaction and contribute to Operations/Sustaining Continuous Improvement projects, Quality and Cost of Poor Quality programs, etc. Leads NBS Next Simplification efforts on product lines to ensure progress towards Leadership Level Performance. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree and mechanical or electrical engineering is a plus Seven to ten years experience in product or market management role. Demonstrated ability to lead growth initiatives and provide guidance to the company about investment opportunities. Possess a highly developed attention to detail with strong organizational and project management skills Five years experience people management with proven track record at industrial manufacturing environment Thorough and accurate, good analytical skills, problem solver, team oriented individual Excellent verbal and written communication skills Business acumen and the ability to effectively present the organization and its products Establish credibility, rapport, respect, and trust throughout the Division, be viewed as a team player, and work effectively in a dynamic, fast paced environment High proficiency with Microsoft Office - Excel, PPT etc. Knowledge of SAP a plus

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Experience in a similar role supporting capital equipment for the electronics industry. Understanding of electronics manufacturing industry. Knowledge about dispensing industry is a plus. Effective matrix style management capabilities. Ability to multi-task and effectively manage daily tasks Ability to bring positive change; detail oriented; leading by example Resides in India and must be able to travel internationally Fluent in English and other Asian languages

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Travel Required Estimated 45%

At Nordson, we believe that anything is possible. We empower our global team of employees to engineer, manufacture, and market innovative products and systems that are essential to everyday life. These differentiated products and systems are used for precision dispensing and processing and serve a variety of end markets, including packaging, transportation, medical, and electronics. Founded in 1954, we are guided by our values of integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence. We care for our employees and provide them with opportunities to advance their careers and make an impact, inside and outside of work. Nordson is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, and has direct operations in more than 35 countries to support our products and systems with application expertise and a direct global sales and service organization.