Associate Product Manager

Watts Water Technologies; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

Educational reimbursement

Fitness reimbursements

Employee discounts

Job summary

Watts Water Technologies is seeking an innovative Associate Product Manager to support the Product Management team with monthly and quarterly financial tracking, new product development coordination, customer support, and field presence at trade shows. The role is onsite in North Andover, MA with hybrid work options and extensive stakeholder collaboration.

You will manage NPD data, build dashboards (PowerBI), and provide ongoing financial projections to drive growth for new product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or business administration or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in the flow control industry with understanding of valve applications and fluid mechanics/electro‑mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of sales channels – distribution, contractor, end‑user, specifying engineers, etc.
• Power BI proficiency and advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills.
• Willingness to travel 15–20%.

Responsibilities

• Understand product portfolio, gaps, and collaborate with stakeholders to develop user-friendly solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain competitive intelligence and market penetration databases.
• Manage stage gate process for NPD initiatives; update databases and build business cases.
• Interact with customers to assess development needs and opportunities.
• Develop score cards and slide decks for monthly/ quarterly reviews, and provide data-driven insights.

Skills

PowerBI

Data analysis

Project management

Customer-centric

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline or business administration

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do: For 150 years, Watts has built best-in‑class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting‑edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead. The Watts Water Technologies family of companies designs and manufactures valves and drains and related products that promote the comfort and safety of people and the quality, conservation and control of water used in commercial, residential, industrial, and municipal applications. Everything we design is made to keep the Earth’s most precious resource safer, cleaner, and more useful for our customers.

Watts is looking for an innovative Associate Product Manager that will provide daily and ongoing product and project support to the Product Management team including monthly and quarterly financial sales and margin tracking and analysis, new product development interdepartmental project interface, customer support and quotation assistance, Sales group assistance as it relates to product issues, and field support at trade shows and where needed to support product lines. This position reports to the Sr. Product Manager. This role is onsite and is based in North Andover, MA.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand product portfolio, gaps, and work with different stakeholders to determine the best approach on developing user‑friendly solutions
• Design, develop, track and update competitive intelligence and market penetration database.
• Manage stage gate process for New Product Development (NPD) initiatives Updating databases, collecting requests for product requirements and creating foundations for business cases.
• Interact with customers to assess product development needs, provide follow‑up, and gage product development opportunities.
• Develop Score Card and related slides for NPD PowerPoint slide deck, submit monthly to be presented.
• Develop dashboards for Product Team to manage analytics, providing “deep dives” into data, becoming the “PowerBI Expert”.
• Manage projects with Engineering and Product Development ensuring product launch is on time and on budget.
• Provide financial projections, commitments for growth for new products launches.
• Lead training sessions to educate customers on products strategy.
• Lead/drive a close and effective cross‑functional team dynamic.
• Create product documentation and sales collateral for sales and technical presentations.
• Travel required for learning and understanding the Voice of the Customer (VOC).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline or business administration or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the flow control industry with the ability to understand valve applications and a related level of understanding of fluid mechanics and electro‑mechanical equipment.
• Possesses knowledge of sales channels – distribution, contractor, end‑user, specifying engineers, etc.
• Project Management-Product Analyst skill set.
• Believes in customer‑centric and data‑driven product design processes.
• Ability and desire to learn quickly new business systems including PowerBI Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Commercial / Residential plumbing related to pressure reducing products and applications desired.
• Voice‑of‑Customer: data collection, dissemination, and reporting a plus.
• Multi‑tasking skills a must.
• Travel 15‑20% General Applicable

General Applicable Company Competencies

Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency. Punctuality and dependability. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions. Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts. Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees. Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer‑Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Working Conditions

While performing the job duties, you will be working in an office environment. You will be required to work in the office at the North Andover, MA location three days per week (Monday – Wednesday) and can work remotely two days per week (Thursday and Friday).

Physical Requirements

Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to: Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods. Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods. Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office‑related materials. Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks. Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls. Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers. Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.

Pay Range

Pay Range: The expected salary range for this position is $92,000-104,000 yearly. Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable law. Nothing in this job description restricts Watts’ right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is “at will,” which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.

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Watts in it for you:

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs

Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team‑oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success. And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water. Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world‑class, water‑related solutions focused on: Drainage and Water Reuse HVAC and Hot Water Plumbing and Flow Control Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting. We are a $1.9 billion global company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a presence in five (5) continents and twenty‑four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages. As a people‑first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but through actions. This includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected. We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world – a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and our environmental and social commitments, such as our partnership with Planet Water Foundation. Learn more about the Watts way, here.

Specialties: Plumbing, HVAC, Water Quality, and Gas.

Headquarters Americas & Corporate Headquarters: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA

Asia‑Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Headquarters: Shanghai, China

Company Size: About 5,000 employees

Website http://www.watts.com/ http://www.wattsindustries.com/ http://www.wattsasia.com/

Industry Machinery Founded 1874