Industrial Product Manager, Pressure Washers

Kärcher North America Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plan

Paid Holidays (11 per year)

Flexible PTO for exempt employees

HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans

Paid sick time

Short and long term disability insurance

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Aurora, Colorado, is seeking a skilled Product Manager to drive new product development initiatives. Responsibilities include aligning strategies, conducting market research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business, strong project management skills, and experience in a manufacturing setting. Excellent communication and analytical skills are a must. Competitive salary with additional benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Manager, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and technologies.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess and align strategies within New Product Development activities.
• Conduct market research to identify customer needs and trends.
• Define and communicate the product vision and strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather product requirements.
• Guide the development process and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Product Management

Market Research

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field

MBA or relevant advanced degree

Tools

Product Management Tools

Job description

The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $130,000 depending on experience, with bonus opportunity.

The deadline to submit applications is initially set for Monday, April 27th, 2026. However, the application period is subject to potential extensions or closure at any time without prior notice, especially once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been obtained.

This is how you WOW:

• Assess and align strategies within New Product Development (NPD) activities, product launches, pricing and margin analysis, and market share growth.
• Conduct market research to identify customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape.
• Define and communicate the product vision, goals, and strategy in alignment with the company's objectives.
• Develop and maintain a product roadmap that outlines the features, enhancements, and new products to be developed over time.
• Prioritize features and initiatives based on customer value, business impact, and technical feasibility.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document detailed product requirements, considering both functional and non-functional aspects.
• Translate customer needs and feedback into actionable product features.
• Work closely with engineering, design, and other teams to ensure that products are developed to meet specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to create effective go-to-market strategies, including pricing, positioning, and messaging.
• Guide the development process, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Make informed decisions and trade-offs as necessary to keep projects on track.
• Define and oversee testing and validation processes to ensure products meet performance and reliability standards.
• Gather feedback from users and iterate on products to improve their functionality and user experience.
• Monitor product performance and gather relevant data and metrics to assess success against defined goals.
• Identify areas for improvement and adjust strategies accordingly
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to product management and manufacturing.
• Use insights to drive continuous improvement of products and processes.

It would be WOW if you would bring this in:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field. MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Product Manager, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and technologies.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with different teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in product management tools and software.
• Problem-solving aptitude and a results-oriented approach.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
• Paid Holidays (11 per year)
• Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees
• HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans
• Paid sick time, as well as short and long term disability insurance

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. These may be added, removed, changed or reassigned as needed to accommodate business requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affidative Action employer – M/F/Disabled/Veteran

So: Wanna WOW with us?

Simply upload your resume online and leave your contact information. We look forward to getting to know you!

Together towards a clean world.