Product Line Manager I

Parker Hannifin; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Product Line Manager to lead a defined product portfolio through its full lifecycle. You will coordinate with engineering, supply chain, sales and production to drive sales growth, margins and customer satisfaction in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities include developing portfolio strategy, managing lifecycle, creating value propositions, supporting customer segmentation and launching new products while maintaining documentation and

Qualifications

• Four-year degree required; MBA preferred as bonus.
• Minimum four years of product management experience.
• MBA desired (benefits cross-functional leadership).

Responsibilities

• Own the defined product line and drive sales and margin expansion.
• Develop and manage product portfolio strategy.
• Own product lifecycle management and value propositions.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, sales, and production.
• Support customer segmentation and maintain product literature.
• Represent at customer visits, conferences, and trade shows.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology or business

MBA desired

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Product Manager supports a comprehensive product strategy from product conception through the entire life cycle for a single product line, typically within a single region within a small division of a product group. The Product Line Manager is responsible for driving sales and margin growth for the product category within the division. This role requires strong leadership, drive, and the ability to guide and influence externally and internally within a matrixed organization. As the Product Line Manager, you will actively participate with cross‑functional teams including engineering, supply chain, sales, and production to manage the entire product life cycle and maintain customer satisfaction and business objectives. The role is on‑site in Greensboro, NC and reports to the Business Development Manager for the Velcon Business Unit.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the product line (product, promotion, pricing, and channel) for a defined portfolio of products to drive sales and margin expansion.
• Responsible for the assigned product line (product, promotion, pricing, and channel) for a defined portfolio of industry‑regulated aviation and ground fuel filtration products to drive sales and margin expansion.
• Develop and manage the product portfolio strategy.
• Ownership of the product life cycle management of the product portfolio.
• Develop product value propositions and be accountable for new product launches.
• Support customer segmentation.
• Monitors competitor position, action and products.
• Maintain product literature, catalogs, technical bulletins, etc.
• Attend customer visits, sales conferences, and trade shows as required.

Qualifications

• Four‑year degree, preferably in engineering, engineering technology or business discipline. MBA desired.
• Minimum four (4) years product management experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities using effective problem‑solving and resolution skills and a team focus.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office applications and Salesforce effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, draw conclusions, and make sound recommendations.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost; 401(k) plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay; company‑provided defined‑contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay; career development and tuition reimbursement; other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance provided at no cost; supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness available at competitive rates; paid time off and company‑paid holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. citizenship, permanent residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions in accord with U.S. import and export regulations.