Product Manager

Badger Meter Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Annual Bonus

Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

PTO and Holidays

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Badger Meter is seeking a Product Manager for Collection Systems Hardware. You will define portfolio strategy, manage roadmaps, and drive cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to grow the hardware portfolio.

The role focuses on SmartCover and Data Flow Systems, with responsibility for business cases, market assessment, and lifecycle management from introduction to obsolescence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive product management experience.
• Experience managing hardware products throughout lifecycle.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Ability to partner with engineering and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop short- and long-range plans and portfolio strategies.
• Forecast business performance and coordinate lifecycle planning.
• Define and maintain roadmaps for Collection Systems hardware.
• Develop business cases and investment recommendations.
• Prepare market assessments and strategic recommendations.
• Attend customer meetings and industry conferences to stay informed.
• Manage product lifecycle including launches, enhancements, and obsolescence.

Skills

Product management

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Communication

Collaboration

Influence

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Product Manager# Badger Meter## Product ManagerApply: US - FL - Melbourne Facility: US - WI - Milwaukee HQ: Full time: Posted Today: 4614### Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do YouAt Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over **120** years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.When you join us, you'll find:* **Purpose-driven work** that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.* **Career growth and development opportunities** designed to help you achieve your potential.* **A supportive, inclusive** **culture** where collaboration and creativity thrive.Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.### What You Will Contribute:### **Product Manager - Collection Systems Hardware** The Product Manager - Collection Systems Hardware is responsible for defining and executing the strategic direction of Badger Meter's Collection Systems hardware portfolio, with an initial focus on SmartCover and Data Flow Systems solutions. This role serves as the bridge between market needs, customer requirements, business strategy, and engineering execution to drive portfolio growth, product investment decisions, and long-term business value. The position owns hardware portfolio strategy, product lifecycle management, roadmap recommendations, business case development, and market opportunity assessment across multiple brands and product lines. Working closely with Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Product Development teams, this leader translates customer and market insights into strategic product recommendations while ensuring alignment with corporate growth objectives. This role focuses on portfolio-level product strategy and commercialization. Engineering teams retain responsibility for agile execution, sprint planning, and backlog management. **Job Duties*** Develop short- and long-range business plans and portfolio strategies for Collection Systems hardware products, consistent with customer needs, market opportunities, and corporate strategic plans. Forecast business performance for assigned product lines and coordinate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations to support lifecycle planning, inventory management, and product sustainability.* Define and maintain product and portfolio roadmaps for Collection Systems hardware solutions based on analysis of market requirements, customer needs, business objectives, and available technologies. Develop product strategies and commercialization plans to support growth objectives across assigned product lines and brands.* Develop business cases, financial analyses, and investment recommendations for new products, product enhancements, portfolio expansions, and other strategic growth initiatives. Support prioritization of investments based on customer value, market opportunity, and business impact.* Prepare market assessments, competitive analyses, and strategic recommendations for existing and emerging products. Monitor industry trends, customer requirements, and competitive activity to identify opportunities and risks within the portfolio.* Attend customer meetings, technical symposiums, industry conferences, and trade exhibitions to maintain knowledge of market trends, emerging technologies, and competitive offerings while serving as a product and market thought leader.* Manage the product lifecycle for assigned hardware products, including product introductions, enhancements, cost optimization initiatives, lifecycle extensions, and product obsolescence planning consistently with business objectives.* Determine total addressable market and available market opportunities for assigned product lines and develop recommendations for product investments, portfolio expansion, and roadmap priorities to support long-term growth objectives.* Conduct tasks in accordance with applicable Badger Meter policies and procedures.* Coordinate with strategic business partners including Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, and Support Services to ensure alignment of product strategies, successful product launches, and achievement of business objectives.* Evaluate and support potential strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and technology opportunities that strengthen the Collection Systems portfolio and address identified market needs. **Education and Experience*** Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, Product Management, or a related field required; Master's Degree or MBA preferred.* Seven (7) or more years of progressive product management experience required, preferably with industrial, utility, infrastructure, connected device, or IoT-enabled hardware products. Significant experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree. **Qualifications*** Demonstrated experience managing hardware products throughout their lifecycle, including product launches, sustaining activities, and obsolescence planning.* Strong business case development, financial modeling, and analytical skills.* Ability to effectively partner with engineering organizations while maintaining a market, customer, and business-focused perspective.* Experience developing product strategies, portfolio roadmaps, and investment recommendations across multiple product lines.* Strong understanding of industrial, utility, connected device, or IoT product environments preferred.* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required. **Competencies*** **Strategic Thinking:** Develops long-term product and portfolio strategies by aligning customer needs, market opportunities, technology capabilities, and business objectives.* **Business Acumen:** Utilizes financial, market, and operational insights to evaluate opportunities, develop investment recommendations, and drive profitable growth.* **Communication:** Conveys information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in a manner that promotes understanding, engagement, and alignment.* **Collaboration:** Works effectively across Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and leadership teams to achieve shared business objectives.* **Influence:** Builds consensus and drives decision-making across cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.* **Innovation:** Demonstrates creativity and a growth-oriented mindset by identifying new opportunities, emerging technologies, and strategic solutions to strengthen the portfolio.**Working Conditions*** Work is performed primarily in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.* Travel may be required to customer sites, industry conferences, trade shows, and company locations to support product strategy, market research, and business development activities.* Position may be located in Milwaukee, WI or Melbourne, FL. #SP123### Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:* Competitive Pay* Annual Bonus* Eligible for Annual Pay Increases* Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage* 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays* Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!* Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more* Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250* Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage* Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options