Associate Product Manager

Brady Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Brady Corporation is seeking an Associate Product Manager to maximize revenue across a portion of our Label Printing Systems portfolio. You will support cradle-to-grave product initiatives, from ideation and business case development through design, development, launch, growth, maturity, decline and EOL.

Your time splits between new product development support and lifecycle management. Responsibilities include developing a long-term roadmap, managing product P&L, gathering VOC data, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Sciences, or related technical field.
• Minimum 2 years of applicable work experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong sense of personal and professional accountability.
• Experience with requirements gathering and prioritization.
• Ability to interact with both internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Analytical abilities to quantify opportunities from external market and internal P&L viewpoints, and to position strategically.
• Up to 20% travel, international and domestic.

Responsibilities

• New Product Development: support the development and implementation of a long-term new product development roadmap.
• Product Lifecycle Management: support plans to maximize revenue and profitability for existing products through lifecycle stages.
• Research: gather and analyze customer insights via VOC, quantitative research, and focus groups to improve business cases.
• Financials: understand and support management of product category P&L.
• Competition: gather knowledge about the competitive environment to inform Sales, Marketing and R&D.
• Commercialization: support and execute go-to-market strategies for new launches via omni-channel channels.
• Positioning: participate in pricing and positioning strategies to maximize profit.
• Stakeholders: engage with sales, channel, marketing, operations, R&D, and regional product managers.
• Success is measured by organic growth, gross margin expansion, and strong pipeline.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Accountability

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS or related field

Job description

What We Need

We are seeking an Associate Product Manager responsible for maximizing revenue and profitability of a portion of our Label Printing Systems portfolio. The Associate Product Manager will be responsible for supporting and executing plans to grow their portfolio from cradle-to-grave, including ideation, business case development, product design, product development, commercial launch, growth, maturity, decline, and EOL. Their time will be split between new product development support and product lifecycle management.

What We Need

We are seeking an Associate Product Manager responsible for maximizing revenue and profitability of a portion of our Label Printing Systems portfolio. The Associate Product Manager will be responsible for supporting and executing plans to grow their portfolio from cradle-to-grave, including ideation, business case development, product design, product development, commercial launch, growth, maturity, decline, and EOL. Their time will be split between new product development support and product lifecycle management.

What You'll Be Doing

• New Product Development: Support the development and implementation of a long-term new product development roadmap.


• Product Lifecycle Management: Support the development and implementation of plans to maximize revenue and profitability for existing products from product introduction, growth, maturity, decline, and end of life.


• Research: Gathers and analyzes customer insights via Voice of the Customer (VOC), quantitative research, and focus groups resulting in better meeting diverse customer needs and developing more accurate business cases.


• Financials: Understand and support management of product category Profit & Loss (P&L).


• Competition: Gather knowledge about the competitive environment that drives action to Sales, Marketing and R&D.


• Commercialization: Support and execute commercialization strategies to maximize success of new product launches using an omni-channel approach using direct sales and distributors.


• Positioning: Participate in developing product pricing and positioning strategies to maximize profit as needed.


• Stakeholders: Evangelize your product category through engagements with sales, channel, marketing, operations, R&D, regional product managers, and more.


• Success is measured by organic growth, increasing gross margins, and a strong pipeline.

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Sciences. or related technical field


• Minimum 2 years of applicable work experience


• Strong written and oral communication skills


• Strong sense of personal and professional accountability


• Experience with requirements gathering and prioritization


• Ability to interact with both internal stakeholders and external customers


• Analytical abilities to quantify opportunities from both an external market and internal P&L viewpoint, as well as strategic positioning


• Up to 20% travel, international and domestic

About Us

Who we are: Brady makes products that make the world a safer and more productive place. We are a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - we're just about everywhere you look. Companies around the world trust Brady because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications - powered by our world-class manufacturing capabilities.

We have a diverse customer base in industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace and more. As of July 31, 2025, Brady employed approximately 6,400 people in our worldwide businesses. Our fiscal 2025 sales were approximately $1.51 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. You can learn more about us at www.bradycorp.com.

Why Work At Brady

A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.

Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision


• Generous 401(k) with company match


• Paid time off and holidays


• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees


• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance


• Education reimbursement opportunities


• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees


• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities


• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)


• Dress-for-your-day dress code


• Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program