Associate Product Manager

Victaulic Company; Easton (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in Easton, PA, is seeking an Associate Product Manager to maximize product value and profitability throughout its lifecycle. This role involves analyzing performance, driving optimization initiatives, and collaborating with marketing and sales teams on product commercialization. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience in project management or product marketing, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel. Familiarity with product lifecycle management systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in project management, product marketing, or business analysis.
• Strong analytical capabilities with advanced Excel proficiency.
• Solid understanding of product development processes and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product line profitability and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead product line optimization initiatives to enhance performance.
• Support product commercialization activities with marketing and sales teams.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, Finance, Sales or related field

Tools

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

Associate Product Manager page is loaded## Associate Product Managerlocations: Corporatetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0004172**Job Description****Associate Product Manager - Product Development****Location:**Corporate HQ Easton, PA, USA **Reports to:**Product Director **Position Type:**Full-Time **FLSA Status:**Exempt **Note:**No Agency Calls PleaseNo Visa sponsorship or OPT Applicants at this timeVictaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. Our commitment to innovation drives us to develop cutting-edge products that solve complex infrastructure challenges worldwide. Join our dynamic team where your analytical expertise will maximize product portfolio value and profitability.**Job Scope**The Associate Product Manager is responsible for maximizing the value and profitability of products throughout their lifecycle—from launch support through maturity and end-of-life management. They will analyze product performance, drive optimization initiatives, and manage portfolio rationalization efforts to ensure our product lines remain competitive and profitable. The Associate Product Manager will be an integral member to product development teams supporting major company initiatives. This role combines analytical rigor with strategic thinking, offering hands-on experience across the global product portfolio.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:****Product Line Portfolio Management*** Analyze **Product Line Profitability** across the portfolio using financial modeling and market analysis to identify improvement opportunities and underperforming products* Lead **Product Line Optimization** initiatives to enhance product performance, add features and/or sizes, extensions of offering with catalog prefabrications, improve margins, or expand market applications based on market feedback and financial analysis* Execute **Product Line Consolidation** projects to streamline offerings, reduce SKU complexity, improve operational efficiency, managing customer communications and product transitions* Support **On-going Product Commercialization** activities with marketing and sales teams including product impact videos, trade shows, and training* Manage **Product Line Obsolescence** programs for mature or declining products, ensuring smooth customer transitions, inventory management, last-time-buy programs, and alternative product recommendations**New Product Launch Support*** Assist with market analysis and market research for business case development.* Coordinate **Alpha/Beta Testing** programs by managing test site logistics, collecting customer feedback, and documenting performance data* Assist on major product development initiatives, providing analytical support, developing commercialization strategies, pricing evaluations and coordinating cross-functional activities* Develop and deliver **Training** materials and programs for internal teams and external stakeholders on product features, benefits, and competitive positioning**Post-Launch Performance Management*** Conduct comprehensive **Post 12 Month Launch** reviews analyzing sales, margins, market share, customer satisfaction, and competitive response to assess product success* Monitor individual **Product Profitability** using data analytics to track margins, identify cost drivers, and recommend pricing or cost adjustments**QUALIFICATIONS****Required:*** Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, Finance, Sales or related field* 3-5 years of experience in project management, product marketing, market management or business analysis* Strong analytical capabilities with advanced Excel proficiency including financial modeling and data analysis* Solid understanding of product development processes and cross-functional collaboration* Experience with financial analysis including P&L statements and margin analysis* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Demonstrated project coordination experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives* Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams* Strategic Influence and Communication - Develops clear and specific rationales tailored to different internal groups and external customers. Predicts others' concerns and objections and develops specific influence strategies to overcome them, strong executive communication.* Global Thinker - Makes decisions sensitive to the varied markets and organizations served. Harmonizes objectives to minimize waste and redundancy.* Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities* Domestic and International Travel Requirements: 15%**Preferred:*** Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems* Experience with data visualization tools* Prior experience managing product transitions or portfolio optimization* Understanding of B2B sales channels and industrial distribution* #LI-JT1 #LI-ONSITE #TOP123* **Victaulic Staffing Partner Communication Policy** *All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.*