Product Manager Valves

Flowserve; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m.

Short/Long-term disability

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance

Global career mobility

Job summary

Flowserve is seeking an entrepreneurial Global Product Manager to own the strategic direction for its global industrial valve portfolio. You will drive multi-year roadmaps, portfolio profitability, and go-to-market execution across Power, Chemical, Energy and General Industrial sectors in a high-visibility role.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and international sales to translate market needs into engineering and commercial actions, delivering organic growth and improved

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, Marketing, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in product management, commercial strategy, product specialization, or technical sales within industrial fluid motion and flow control markets.
• Direct technical domain expertise in industrial valves, with a focus on quarter-turn technologies (ball valves, plug valves) or severe-service isolation valves.
• Proven track record executing commercial growth and product capture strategies across Power, Chemical Processing, Hydrocarbons/Energy, or General Industrial end markets.
• Strong cross-functional leadership capabilities with demonstrated success influencing global stakeholders across international facilities and time zones.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Own, execute, and deliver the 1-, 3-, and 5-year strategic product roadmap and portfolio financial performance, establishing and exceeding aggressive global targets for bookings, revenue, and gross margins.
• Direct end-to-end product lifecycle management from initial business case formulation and stage-gate commercialization through active phase-out and portfolio rationalization using 80/20 methodology.
• Formulate and execute comprehensive go-to-market strategies to capture market share, conducting thorough analyses on competitor positioning, margin trends, pricing dynamics, and multi-tier distribution channels.
• Lead structured Voice of Customer (VOC) research campaigns to translate complex process requirements and customer pain points into prioritized engineering and commercial initiatives.
• Partner closely with global manufacturing facilities, design engineering, and regional commercial operations to optimize supply-chain footprints, lead times, and capacity allocation.
• Direct project timelines, design enhancements, and cross-functional stage-gate deliverables for critical global product launches.
• Leverage advanced data models in Microsoft Excel and interactive Power BI dashboards to monitor pipeline health, product profitability, price realization, and distributor channel trends.

Skills

Product management

Industrial valves expertise

Cross-functional leadership

Financial forecasting

Pricing strategy

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Company Overview:

Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services, delivering comprehensive flow control solutions that support essential industries such as energy, clean water, and pharmaceuticals. If you're looking for a culture built on ingenuity, innovation, and excellence, Flowserve offers the opportunity to put your experience in motion. Whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader, you'll find meaningful opportunities for professional growth, competitive rewards, and a workplace grounded in our core values: People, Safety, Integrity, Ownership and Ingenuity. At Flowserve, we're inspired by what we can achieve together—creating extraordinary flow control solutions that strengthen today's world while building tomorrow.

Your Role and Impact

Flowserve is seeking an entrepreneurial Global Product Manager to serve as the strategic business owner for our global industrial valve portfolio. Operating with a general manager mindset, you will lead long-term strategic growth, multi-year product roadmaps, and complete portfolio financial performance across critical international industrial markets.

In this high-visibility leadership role, you will champion commercialization, margin expansion, and market positioning across Power, Chemical, Energy, and General Industrial sectors. You will partner cross-functionally across global manufacturing operations, engineering disciplines, and international sales channels to translate market requirements into high-impact engineering solutions, driving both organic growth and portfolio profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Own, execute, and deliver the 1-, 3-, and 5-year strategic product roadmap and portfolio financial performance, establishing and exceeding aggressive global targets for bookings, revenue, and gross margins.
• Direct end-to-end product lifecycle management from initial business case formulation and stage-gate commercialization through active phase-out and portfolio rationalization using 80/20 methodology.
• Formulate and execute comprehensive go-to-market strategies to capture market share, conducting thorough analyses on competitor positioning, margin trends, pricing dynamics, and multi-tier distribution channels.
• Lead structured Voice of Customer (VOC) research campaigns to translate complex process requirements and customer pain points into prioritized engineering and commercial initiatives.
• Partner closely with global manufacturing facilities, design engineering, and regional commercial operations to optimize supply-chain footprints, lead times, and capacity allocation.
• Direct project timelines, design enhancements, and cross-functional stage-gate deliverables for critical global product launches.
• Leverage advanced data models in Microsoft Excel and interactive Power BI dashboards to monitor pipeline health, product profitability, price realization, and distributor channel trends.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Marketing, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in product management, commercial strategy, product specialization, or technical sales within industrial fluid motion and flow control markets.
• Direct technical domain expertise in industrial valves, with a focus on quarter-turn technologies (ball valves, plug valves) or severe-service isolation valves.
• Proven track record executing commercial growth and product capture strategies across Power, Chemical Processing, Hydrocarbons/Energy, or General Industrial end markets.
• Strong cross-functional leadership capabilities with demonstrated success influencing global stakeholders across international facilities and time zones.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or relevant advanced technical degree.
• Practical experience deploying 80/20 principles for product portfolio simplification, SKU rationalization, and margin optimization.
• Advanced proficiency in financial forecasting, quantitative data modeling, and developing interactive Power BI executive reporting dashboards.
• Familiarity with international valve standards (API 6D, API 608, ASME B16.34, ISO 10497/API 607 fire test standards).

What We Can Offer You

At Flowserve, you'll find a range of options to fit your, and your family's, needs. We want to provide our team with the right resources to invest in your physical, mental and financial well-being no matter where you sit or what stage of life you're in.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive Base Salary with Global Annual Incentive Bonus Potential
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Immediate Company Match
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Protection
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company-Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Parental Leave
• Life, Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D Insurance
• Global Career Mobility & Executive Development within an S&P 500 Industry Leader

Req ID : R-19484

Job Family Group : Strategy

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