Product Manager, Commercial Water Quality

Watts Water Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Water Quality Product Manager to lead innovative strategies in the water treatment sector. This pivotal role involves managing product lifecycles, developing training programs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive new product development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product management and a passion for sustainability. Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Make a meaningful impact on the future of water and contribute to a mission that matters.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid maternity/paternity leave

10 paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

Educational reimbursement

Fitness reimbursements

Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in sales, marketing, engineering, or product management.
• Proven experience managing new product introductions and product lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the commercial water quality roadmap.
• Manage the product lifecycle from development to end-of-life.
• Conduct voice-of-customer research for new products.

Skills

Product Management

Sales Strategy

Market Research

Water Treatment Knowledge

Training Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Science

Job description

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

Responsible for supporting the Product Manager in the lifecycle management of HF scientific products, manufactured and purchased, including P&L, planning (strategic and tactical), product marketing and forecasting. The Product Manager interfaces with all areas of Watts Water Technologies including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Engineering.

As the Water Quality Product Manager (WQPM), you will oversee the water quality strategy for the Watts Applied Solutions Platform, focusing on the Instrumentation business, including Ballast and Municipal water markets. You will manage the product portfolio and lifecycle from development through to end-of-life. Your role involves collaborating with multiple teams to guide new product development, value engineering, and marketing initiatives, with a key responsibility to create and implement training and educational programs. Reporting to the Senior Product Manager, you will be accountable for the product family's sales and margin performance.

You Will:

• Develop and implement the commercial water quality roadmap for Watts Applied Solutions, focusing on new product development and strategic initiatives for water quality.

• Manage the product lifecycle, including development, introduction, growth, maturity, and sunset phases, and develop action plans for each stage.

• Create and deliver robust training programs for commercial water quality, collaborating with Watts-Water Quality, Marketing, and commercial teams.

• Collaborate with Marketing to develop product collateral such as brochures, website content, case studies, technical data sheets, training videos, and more.

• Represent Watts at relevant trade shows and industry committees to stay informed on market trends and regulatory changes.

• Research opportunities for partnerships, joint ventures, or acquisitions to expand the water quality offering.

• Conduct voice-of-customer research to validate market dynamics and develop business cases for new products.

• Define commercial specifications for products based on market research and customer feedback.

• Support sales and marketing teams with go-to-market activities, promotions, and campaigns for new and existing products.

• Conduct competitive analysis and develop strategies to stay ahead of competitors in the water treatment market.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in sales, marketing, engineering, or product management within the Water Treatment Industry.

• Proven experience managing new product introductions and product lifecycles.

• Ability to work strategically and tactically to drive business results.

• Broad experience in product development, sales, and marketing functions.

• Ability to travel up to 40%.

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $116,000 yearly. Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work in both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

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Watts in it for you:

Please note that the followingbenefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.