Product Manager II: Growth, Strategy & Innovation

A.O. Smith; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A.O. Smith in Lebanon, Tennessee, seeks an experienced Product Manager to lead cross-functional teams and shape the product strategy for a key segment.

The role focuses on defining the vision, building roadmaps, driving profitability, and aligning engineering, sales, marketing, and support to meet revenue and customer goals. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product management, strong communication, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical or business related field.
• 5+ years of related work experience, 1-2 years leadership experience.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Prior experience in plumbing, HVAC, or a related field, in retail and/or wholesale channels is desired.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation such as blueprints, electrical schematics, and product specifications is desired.
• Core competencies include: strategic thinking, leading a team, managing others, executive presentation skills, ability to prioritize, data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic vision and action plan for the product within a segment.
• Develop and execute product strategies, roadmaps, and go-to-market plans aligned with objectives.
• Perform product life cycle management to maximize profitability and maintain product plans.
• Develop business cases for new products and ensure successful launches to the market.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research with customers and market requirements.
• Perform market research, competitive analysis, and identify opportunities for differentiation.
• Monitor market and tech developments and feed into portfolio strategy.
• Mentor junior product managers on best practices and industry trends.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Portfolio Director.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Financial acumen

Product lifecycle management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Technical/Business degree

Job description

A.O. Smith in Lebanon, Tennessee, seeks an experienced Product Manager to lead cross-functional teams and shape the product strategy for a key segment.

The role focuses on defining the vision, building roadmaps, driving profitability, and aligning engineering, sales, marketing, and support to meet revenue and customer goals. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product management, strong communication, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders.