Product Line Manager - Pneumatics

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation is seeking a Product Line Manager I to own a defined product portfolio from conception through lifecycle. You will collaborate with engineering, supply chain, sales, and production to drive growth and customer satisfaction in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities include roadmap development, new product launches, and market analysis. Travel up to 25% may be required, with competitive compensation and incentive opportunities.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Business.
• Minimum four years of product management experience.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Salesforce).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; analytical mindset.
• Willing to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and margin expansion for defined product portfolio.
• Develop and manage product portfolio strategy and lifecycle.
• Lead multi-generational roadmap in line with strategic plans.
• Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, sales and production.
• Monitor KPIs and adjust strategies to meet goals.
• Lead product launches and competitive positioning.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

MS Office

Salesforce

Education

Four-year degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

Position Summary

The Product Line Manager I 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.

Scope/ Supervision and Interaction

Supports sales and margin growth of limited scope, single product portfolios, typically in divisions (less than $100 million). Accountable for driving sales and margin growth of the product category. The role requires strong leadership, drive and ability to guide and influence externally and internally within a matrixed organization. Actively participate with cross functional teams including engineering, supply chain, sales and production to manage entire product life cycle and maintain customer satisfaction and business objectives. Track key business performance indicators to identify and execute necessary countermeasures to achieving business/market goals to overcome obstacles or changes in market dynamics.

Essential Functions

• 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 products to drive sales and margin expansion
• Monitors sales and margin results and tracks and recommends appropriate actions
• Develop and manage the product portfolio strategy
• Lead the multi-generational product roadmap development process in line with division strategic Plans
• Supports Winovation new product development process
• Defining customer requirements/needs and government & regulatory standards
• Support Global Product Platforms
• Ownership of the product life cycle Management of the product portfolio
• Complexity analysis & reduction
• Manage product end-of-life cycle
• Apply POP (Parker Operating Principle)
• Support Simple by Design
• Participates in the development and implementation of appropriate response strategies. - Develops and leads IME strategies (existing product innovations/modifications/extensions).
• Develop product value propositions and be accountable for new product launches
• Investigates market needs for innovative products and works with Engineering to appropriately prioritize product development efforts for the product line;
• Support Customer Segmentation
• Conducts market research through trade associations, internet investigation and Corporate services.
• Monitors competitors’ position, action and products
• Maintain product literature, catalogs, technical bulletins, etc.
• Manage competitive Cross-Over
• Attend customer visits, sales conferences, trade shows, as required.
• Attract, develop, & retain talent within the product manager function (Senior PM Only)
• Lead multiple/division product portfolio (Senior PM Only)

Qualifications

• Four-year degree, preferably in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Business discipline. MBA desired
• Minimum Four (4) years product management experience
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Applications, Salesforce)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities using effective problem solving / resolution skills and a team focus
• Travel up to 25%

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• Sales and Gross Margin/Net Manufacturing Margin for product portfolio
• Product Portfolio Complexity & Simplification
• Simple by Design Savings / Product Cost Out
• Aged and Obsolete Inventory for product portfolio
• New Product Launch Performance to Business Case
• Sale Price Index (SPI) - mature / End of life (EOL) products
• Product Vital index

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $122910 to $215170 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

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 are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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