Product Manager

VanderHouwen; Vancouver (WA); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Product Manager for their industrial products. This role involves leading the product lifecycle from conception to end-of-life, ensuring alignment with market needs and business objectives. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, visionary leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is skilled in strategic pricing, market analysis, and driving product innovation. With a focus on customer engagement and operational efficiency, you will play a key role in expanding market share and enhancing revenue growth. If you're ready to take ownership and drive impactful change, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product management or applications engineering in industrial markets.
• Strong expertise in industrial products and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Own the product lifecycle from ideation to end-of-life, aligning with market needs.
• Drive product innovation to increase market share and revenue growth.

Skills

Product Lifecycle Management

Strategic Thinking

Market Penetration

Operational Efficiency

Customer-Centric Approach

Project Leadership

Pricing Strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business

MBA

Job description

Product Manager – Industrial Products & Services
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for product lifecycle management? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment where vision, leadership, and execution are critical? If you’re a driven, entrepreneurial leader with expertise in industrial products and services, this role is for you!

We are seeking a Product Manager to take ownership of our industrial product lines, overseeing everything from concept to end-of-life. This role requires a highly proactive, strategic leader who can drive market penetration, revenue growth, and operational efficiency while balancing pricing, promotion, and distribution strategies. If you’re ready to drive change, manage complex product roadmaps, and deliver exceptional results, we want you on our team!

This is a remote position, up to 50% travel.

Is This You?

• Proactive & Visionary: You are a strategic, future-thinking leader who focuses on medium-term growth and innovation.
• Entrepreneurial & Decisive: You take ownership, drive projects aggressively, and make risk-based decisions with confidence.
• Highly Independent: You thrive with autonomy, are not hindered by excessive rules, and execute projects without micromanagement.
• Pressure-Resistant & Agile: You perform well under high-pressure situations, handling shifting priorities, tight deadlines, and ambiguous goals.
• Intense & Results-Driven: You are a high-energy, impatient executor who pushes projects and teams forward with urgency.
• Big-Picture Focused: You delegate effectively, ensuring administrative tasks don’t slow down high-priority initiatives.
• Customer-Centric: You are constantly engaged with market trends and customer needs, ensuring products stay relevant and competitive.

About the Role:

• Own the product lifecycle from ideation to end-of-life, ensuring alignment with market needs and business objectives.
• Develop pricing strategies based on market conditions, competitor analysis, and financial goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams to bring new products and service lines to market on time and within budget.
• Manage key product and service programs, ensuring strong supplier and OEM partnerships.
• Support sales teams on large-scale projects, acting as a technical and strategic partner.
• Drive product innovation, ensuring new product launches increase market share and revenue growth.
• Optimize operational efficiency, reducing costs while improving product profitability and performance.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years in product management, applications engineering, or sales within industrial markets.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong expertise in industrial products, customer applications, MROs and market trends in industries, such as marine, defense, and power generation.
• Project Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to completion.
• Strategic Pricing & Market Analysis: Skilled in pricing strategies, competitive analysis, and financial forecasting.
• Technical Acumen: Understanding of product standards, certifications, and operational efficiency in an industrial setting.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Revenue & Margin Growth – Track product financial success and profitability.
• Market Share Expansion – Ensure competitive positioning and industry penetration.
• Customer Retention & Satisfaction – Gauge product success in meeting customer needs.
• Speed to Market – Measure efficiency in new product/service launches.
• Operational Efficiency & Cost Management – Keep production and supply chain costs in check.
• Vitality Index – Track revenue contribution from new products launched in the last three years.

Salary: $125,000 – $150,000, based on experience.