Product Manager - Signs & Labels

Brady Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Incentive programs

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Scholarship program

ERGs

Wellness programs

Dress-for-your-day

Matching gifts

Job summary

Brady Corporation in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Senior Product Manager who will own the product category strategy, P&L, roadmap and pricing. You will partner with engineering, operations, sourcing, channel management and marketing to define, develop and launch high-value products that meet customer needs.

You will conduct VOC and market research to build a strategic roadmap, manage lifecycle, pricing, and positioning, and drive growth through cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of product management experience
• Ability to interact with both internal stakeholders and external customers
• Experience creating and executing strategies
• Decision making skills to determine initiatives and drive to completion
• Sufficient technical depth to fully understand product development tradeoffs
• Up to 30% travel, international and domestic

Responsibilities

• Owns and manages product category strategy and P&L to achieve revenue and profit goals
• Owns product lifecycle strategy for product offering
• Develops and implements new product roadmap based on voice of customer and market research
• Develops and executes pricing strategy for both list and off-book pricing
• Maintains market position of products through competitive review
• Develops a comprehensive knowledge base of major market segments, the competitive environment, and key competitors that drives action for Sales, Marketing, and R&D
• Works with Engineering, Operations and Strategic Sourcing to identify and execute cost out initiatives to maintain market competitiveness
• Partners with Marketing Communications on marketing materials, press releases and launch plans consistent with established value proposition
• Develops and implements marketing and sales strategies for specific product groups
• Collaborates with channel management to drive product positioning and sales for target markets
• Responsible for training both internal and external partners on product line to drive growth
• Measures success by organic growth, increasing gross margins and operating income, and a strong pipeline of new products
• Partners with R&D to drive development of product and platform extensions.

Skills

Product management

Stakeholder communication

Strategic thinking

Decision making

Technical depth

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/compsci/related field

Job description

What We Need

We are seeking a Senior Product Manager, who is responsible for their product category business, including strategy, P&L, roadmap, and pricing. This person works closely with engineering, operations, strategic sourcing, channel management and marketing to define, develop, implement and maintain the value proposition around the product line, incorporating product lifecycle management and marketing requirements to meet customer expectations. This person will conduct VOC and market research to build a strategic roadmap that will ensure product relevance, innovative advancements and meet revenue goals. They will work with research and development (internal or external teams) to define, build and launch new products.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Owns and manages product category strategy and P&L to achieve established revenue, margin and profit goals
• Owns product lifecycle strategy for product offering
• Develops and implements new product roadmap based on voice of customer and market research
• Develops and executes pricing strategy for both list and off-book pricing
• Maintains market position of products through competitive review
• Develops a comprehensive knowledge base of major market segments, the competitive environment, and key competitors that drives action for Sales, Marketing, and R&D.
• Works with Engineering, Operations and Strategic Sourcing to identify and execute cost out initiatives to maintain market competitiveness
• Partners with Marketing Communications on marketing materials, press releases and launch plans consistent with established value proposition
• Develops and implements marketing and sales strategies for specific product groups
• Collaborates with channel management to drive product positioning and sales for target markets
• Responsible for training both internal and external partners on product line to drive growth
• Measures success by organic growth, increasing gross margins and operating income, and a strong pipeline of new products
• Partners with R&D to drive development of product and platform extensions.

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of product management experience
• Ability to interact with both internal stakeholders and external customers
• Experience creating and executing strategies
• Decision making skills to determine the most important initiatives and the drive to push them to completion
• Sufficient technical depth to fully understand product development tradeoffs and next best alternatives
• Up to 30% travel, international and domestic

About Us

Who we are:

Brady makes products that make the world a safer and more productive place. We are a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - we're just about everywhere you look. Companies around the world trust Brady because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications - powered by our world-class manufacturing capabilities.

We have a diverse customer base in industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace and more. As of July 31, 2025, Brady employed approximately 6,400 people in our worldwide businesses. Our fiscal 2025 sales were approximately $1.51 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. You can learn more about us at www.bradycorp.com.

Why Work At Brady

A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.

Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Education reimbursement opportunities
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
• Dress-for-your-day dress code
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program