Operational Product Manager

Det-Tronics (Detector Electronics, LLC); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Det-Tronics, a global technology leader in industrial life safety solutions, is seeking an Operational Product Manager to support execution, commercialization, and lifecycle management across the product portfolio. This role works across Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure successful product outcomes.

You will own recurring operational processes, coordinate cross-functional activities, maintain product information, support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, marketing, product management, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in technical, commercial, engineering, marketing, application engineering, project management, or product-related role.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a cross-functional environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Support product lifecycle management activities, including product introductions, sustaining initiatives, portfolio optimization, and end-of-life transitions.
• Own product pricing administration, price list updates, pricing analysis, and implementation of pricing changes.
• Support new product development and sustaining projects by coordinating Product Management deliverables, stage-gate activities, and launch readiness efforts.
• Assist Product Managers with business case development, market analysis, competitive benchmarking, forecasting, and portfolio reviews.
• Own the creation, maintenance, and coordination of product-related technical literature, including datasheets, manuals, catalogs, product notifications, and marketing collateral.
• Develop and maintain product performance reports, dashboards, and analysis to support product management decision-making.
• Partner with Application Engineering to capture customer needs, identify market opportunities, and ensure Voice of Customer insights are incorporated into product planning activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Quality, and Supply Chain to support product initiatives and business objectives.
• Support product launches by ensuring commercial readiness, including pricing, literature, training materials, and internal communications.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, marketing, product management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Det-Tronics is a $200M global technology leader in industrial life safety solutions, specializing in high-end flame and gas detection and automation control systems. As part of Spectrum Safety Solutions with 1,700 employees across 20+ countries we serve mission‑critical environments in oil & gas, clean energy, marine, and infrastructure. Backed by Sentinel Capital Partners, we’re driving innovation and growth across our portfolio.

The Opportunity

The Operational Product Manager is a product management professional responsible for supporting the execution, commercialization, and lifecycle management of the company's product portfolio. This role serves as a key member of the Product Management team and works closely with Product Managers, Engineering, Application Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure successful product execution across the portfolio. This position is not tied to a specific product line. Instead, the Operational Product Manager provides broad support across the Product Management organization by owning recurring operational processes, coordinating cross‑functional activities, maintaining product information, supporting development projects, and contributing to business analysis activities.

What You Bring

Key Responsibilities

• Support product lifecycle management activities, including product introductions, sustaining initiatives, portfolio optimization, and end‑of‑life transitions.
• Own product pricing administration, price list updates, pricing analysis, and implementation of pricing changes.
• Support new product development and sustaining projects by coordinating Product Management deliverables, stage‑gate activities, and launch readiness efforts.
• Assist Product Managers with business case development, market analysis, competitive benchmarking, forecasting, and portfolio reviews.
• Own the creation, maintenance, and coordination of product‑related technical literature, including datasheets, manuals, catalogs, product notifications, and marketing collateral.
• Develop and maintain product performance reports, dashboards, and analysis to support product management decision‑making.
• Partner with Application Engineering to capture customer needs, identify market opportunities, and ensure Voice of Customer insights are incorporated into product planning activities.
• Coordinate cross‑functional activities across Engineering, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Quality, and Supply Chain to support product initiatives and business objectives.
• Support product launches by ensuring commercial readiness, including pricing, literature, training materials, and internal communications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, marketing, product management, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in technical, commercial, engineering, marketing, application engineering, project management, or product‑related role.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a cross‑functional environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Other qualifications you may have that would be beneficial in this role include:

• Previous Product Management experience
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, technology, automation, safety, instrumentation, or engineered products industries.
• Knowledge and experience in flame and gas detection or other sensing industries
• Experience working with ERP, CRM, PLM, or business intelligence systems.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management processes.
• Experience supporting new product development projects.
• Exposure to pricing analysis, market analysis, or business case development.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a globally respected brand in life safety
• Influence strategic decisions at the executive level
• Drive innovation and transformation in a high‑growth environment
• Enjoy development opportunities within a dynamic, private equity‑backed company

Benefits

At Det‑Tronics, we believe in taking care of our people. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with company contributions
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance
• Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling options
• Professional Growth: Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and global mobility support
• Ownership Culture: Participation in our Ownership Program, empowering employees to share in our success