Product Manager - Lighting

Pentair Management Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Parental leave

Caregiver leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & wellness programs

Job summary

Pentair is seeking a Product Manager - Lighting to lead the Residential Pool Lighting line in Charlotte, NC. You will own strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle from concept to launch and end-of-life, aligning with the Pool portfolio and business objectives.

The role requires 5+ years in product management, cross-functional leadership, and experience in lighting or hardware domains; strong communication and pricing skills are essential. This is a high-impact IC role with clear growth potential.

Qualifications

• BS in Business or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in product management.
• Experience in lighting, manufactured goods, hardware preferred.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and pricing/forecasting business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end lifecycle of Residential Pool Lighting from concept to launch and end-of-life.
• Develop and maintain a product strategy and roadmap aligned to the Pool portfolio and business objectives.
• Identify growth opportunities via market insights and competitive analysis.
• Support portfolio investments, pricing, and feature prioritization with data-driven recommendations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Marketing to forecast revenue, margins and mix; manage lifecycle planning.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional leadership

Pricing strategy

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

IoT cloud initiatives

Market insights

Education

BS in Business or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Job Description:

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.

We have an opportunity for a Product Manager - Lighting - to join our Charlotte, NC team. You will be responsible for the strategy, development, and commercial performance of the Lighting product line within the Lighting portfolio. This role reports to the Senior Product Line Leader - Lighting and owns the day-to-day product lifecycle for Residential Pool Lighting - from market insight and roadmap definition through launch execution and in-market optimization. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic vision, technical understanding, and cross-functional leadership to deliver products that delight owners and pool professionals alike, differentiating Pentair in the market. This is a high-impact individual contributor role with broad visibility and a clear path to expanded portfolio ownership.

You will:

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of the Residential Pool Lighting product line, from concept through launch, sustainment, and end-of-life.
• Develop and maintain a clear product strategy and roadmap aligned to the broader Pool portfolio and business objectives.
• Identify growth opportunities through market segmentation, customer insights, and competitive analysis.
• Support the Product Line Leader with data-driven recommendations on portfolio investments, pricing, and feature prioritization.
• Partner with Sales and Finance to support forecasting, revenue, margin, and mix optimization for the Lighting portfolio.
• Own product-level pricing strategy, value positioning, and promotional recommendations
• Track performance vs. planning and proactively recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver products that meet performance, cost, and launch timing targets.
• Serve as the voice of the customer in product development, translating needs into clear requirements and tradeoff decisions.
• Support SIOP activities by providing accurate demand signals, lifecycle assumptions, and launch/phase-out planning.
• Partner with Marketing to develop compelling messaging, positioning, and sales tools.
• Support Sales, Customer Support, and Training teams with product knowledge, competitive insights, and field feedback loops.
• Partner with other categories and product teams to ensure total Pentair solution is aligned and the clear best-in-class pool equipment solution.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and operations to deliver innovative products that meet customer needs and business goals.
• Monitor market trends, customer feedback, regulatory changes, technology advancements, and competitive activity to inform roadmap updates and continuous improvement.
• Ensure we meet our customers' high expectations for quality, on-time delivery, and pre- and post-sales support.
• Lead product launch execution, including business cases, go-to-market plans, and cross-functional readiness.
• Define and track product KPIs such as revenue, margin, attach rates, launch performance, quality metrics, and customer satisfaction.

Key Qualifications:

• A BS in Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in product management
• Experience in related fields such as lighting, manufactured goods, hardware, etc. preferred.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to influence without authority.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• A passion for innovation, customer experience, and operational excellence including cloud based IoT initiatives.
• Clear communicator who can simplify complexity and drive alignment
• Commercial acumen: comfortable working with pricing, margins, forecasts, and business cases
• An understanding of different channels to market, including selling to and through wholesale distributors.
• Curiosity about technology, customer behavior, and market dynamics, especially in hydraulics and energy efficiency

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $82300 - $152800 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.

Benefits:

• health benefits
• a generous 401(k)
• employee stock purchase program
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• critical illness insurance
• accident insurance
• parental leave
• caregiver leave
• tuition reimbursement
• plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.