Sr. Manager, Product Management - SPT

Watlow-Electric-Manufacturin; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

401(k) matching

Wellness incentives

Employee Personal Assistance Program

Dental, medical, vision, disability

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Watlow seeks a Senior Product Manager for the Sustainable Process Technologies (SPT) control panel portfolio in St. Louis, MO.

You will own the MV/LV panel roadmap, partner with engineering and sales, and drive go-to-market strategies with key accounts and OEMs across energy, oil & gas, and chemical processing. You will act as a global SME, translating complex requirements into actionable plans, guiding investments, and ensuring delivery from concept to commercialization while collaborating with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of product management experience in an industrial or technical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into product strategy and priorities.
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, sales and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Architect the product vision and roadmap for MV/LV control panels across the Watlow portfolio.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Sales to advance product evolution and supply chain integrity.
• Engage strategic customers and accounts to inform roadmap priorities.
• Shape go-to-market strategies, pricing targets and campaigns for MV/LV panels.
• Identify opportunities to integrate control panels with related Watlow technologies.
• Serve as global SME for LV/MV panel technologies, delivering technical content and demonstrations.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Physics

Tools

UL 508A

EN 60204-1

IEEE 519

IEC 62271-200

UL 347

Job description

12001 Lackland Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

At Watlow’s Global Headquarters inSt. Louis, Missouri, we combine a rich legacy with forward-thinking innovation. Founded in 1922 in the heart of St. Louis, Watlow has grown from a small heating element manufacturer into a global leader in thermal systems. Our headquarters is more than just an office, it's a hub for collaboration, advanced engineering, and customer focused solutions.

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We are hiring a: Senior Product Manager – SPT Control Panels (MV/LV)

St. Louis, MO (Onsite)

Watlow is seeking a technically adept Senior Product Manager to drive growth and innovation across our Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) control panel portfolio within our Sustainable Process Technologies (SPT) segment. Reporting to the Sr. Director, SPT Business Segment, this role is instrumental in championing Watlow's medium voltage system solutions while supporting the continued growth of our low voltage product line. You will work closely with customers, marketing, and internal development teams to identify technical gaps, shape product roadmaps, and support commercialization, ultimately establishing Watlow as the preferred partner for high-capacity thermal systems integration.

What you’ll do:

• Product ownership: Architect the product vision and roadmap for Watlow's MV and LV control panel portfolio, leading end-to-end from establishing business priorities and supporting investment decisions through driving successful project execution with minimal need for escalation.
• Platform oversight: Partner with Engineering and Sales to support continuous advancements, ensuring Watlow's products keep pace with customer needs and evolving market demand, while working closely with local and global suppliers to protect the integrity of the supply chain from components through panel delivery.
• Strategic market engagement: Act as a primary point of contact for strategic customers and key accounts, building direct relationships with OEMs, EPCs, and industrial end users in power-delivery applications that inform roadmap priorities and align to the product vision.
• Commercial leadership: Partner directly with Sales and Marketing to shape go-to-market strategy, price targets, and campaigns, leading product marketing and strategic initiatives tailored for MV panel solutions in verticals such as power generation, oil & gas, semiconductor, and chemical processing.
• Adjacent opportunity capture: Identify and capture adjacent business opportunities by integrating control panels with complementary Watlow technologies, including heaters, sensors, and controls.
• Technical expertise: Serve as a global Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Watlow's LV and MV panel technologies, acting as the technical focal point for critical issues and driving the creation and delivery of technical content, training, and demonstrations for customers and internal teams.

What you’ll need to succeed?

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of product management experience in an industrial, electrical, or technical manufacturing environment, with a track record of owning a product roadmap from concept through commercialization
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear product strategy and business priorities, working cross-functionally with engineering, sales, and marketing teams
• Comfort operating in technically complex industries (such as energy, industrial equipment, automation, or process manufacturing), with the ability to learn new technical domains quickly
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage at both technical and executive levels, including direct experience with OEMs, EPCs, or industrial end customers
• Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to lead complex projects with minimal oversight, comfortable making prioritization decisions and communicating trade-offs to senior stakeholders

Preferred qualifications:

• Direct, technical experience in medium voltage and low voltage power distribution systems, motor control equipment, or control panel design and integration (e.g. switchgear, motor starters, soft starters, VSDs/VFDs, SCR power controllers, PLC/HMI integration)
• Understanding of industry standards related to LV/MV equipment, such as UL 508A, EN 60204-1, IEEE 519, IEC 62271-200, and UL 347
• Commercial expertise in complex industries such as energy, oil & gas, or chemical processing

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. T he Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits :

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at [e-mail] .

12001 Lackland Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146, USA