Sr. Product Manager

Watts Water; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts Water is seeking a Sr. Product Manager in Massachusetts to oversee a product portfolio across its lifecycle. You will shape strategy, drive new product development and commercialization, and manage financial performance to meet growth targets.

This role reports to the Director of Product Management and is based in North Andover with hybrid work options. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in product management, strong leadership, and proven ability to deliver strategic and financial

Qualifications

• 8+ years of product management experience with a track record of success.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage through matrix structures.
• Strong presentation and communication skills; excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute portfolio strategy, value proposition, and lifecycle planning.
• Maximize product line performance via orders, sales growth, profitability and cash flow.
• Ensure adherence to base cost targets while investing in technology and marketing.
• Lead New Product Development launches including budgets, campaigns, and sales plans.
• Prepare and participate in business plans, strategy and operating plan reviews.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing on go-to-market strategies and channel partner management.
• Monitor market needs, trends and competitive intelligence for the product lines.
• Support training materials and sessions for customers and Watts sales personnel.

Skills

Product management

Leadership

Presentation

Communication

Influencing skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/marketing or related field

MBA (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Sr. Product Manager role is responsible for managing the commercial performance of a given product portfolio through its lifecycle. Key responsibilities include curation of the portfolio strategy, new product development & commercialization and financial performance.

This position reports to the Director of Product Management. This position is hybrid and is based in North Andover, MA.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Accountable for the development and execution of product portfolio strategy, including value proposition, value delivery model, product roadmaps and product lifecycle (new product development through obsolescence)
• Accountable for maximizing performance of product line(s) as measured via orders / sales growth, profitability and cash-flow generation
• Responsible for adherence to product line base cost targets to ensure fit with overall global plan while ensuring investments in technology, marketing, etc. are adequate to accomplish product line goals
• Accountable for the development and execution of New Product Development launch [ NPD ] plans, including but not limited to coordination of internal and external resources, investment budgets, marketing campaigns/ content, and sales plans
• Responsible for major reviews including Business Plans, Strategy Plan, Annual Operating Plan, and other periodic estimates that are required by the business. Inputs will include financial projections (orders, sales and profitability by product line) and specific commitments for growth from commercial programs and new product development launches
• Works with sales, and marketing team to develop/improve product line go to market strategy and ensure sufficient and effective sales resource and channel partner strategy/management
• Understands market need, trends and competitor intelligence for the given Product Line(s). Design, develop, track, and update competitive intelligence and market penetration database
• Focal point for global intelligence/ expertise on competition, standards and policy position
• Creates and/ or supports the creation of training materials and lead training sessions to educate customers and Watts sales personnel on product technical features and benefits - Travel is required to support training activities

MANAGEMENT:

May be required to manage multiple direct reports ranging from Product Specialists to other Product Managers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree, Engineering/Marketing or related field experience, MBA is a plus
• 8+ years of related Product Management ideally within target markets relating to the specific product line with proven successful track record
• Proven success in developing and implementing both strategic and financial business plans
• Proven leadership ability to lead virtual teams and work across a matrix
• Sales Channel and or Management experience
• Relevant engineering experience
• Must have strong influencing skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building strong team relationships
• Proactive, creative work style and a self-starter
• Willingness to travel, as required.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office suite) required

General Applicable Company Competencies:

Commitment to Watts' values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency. Punctuality and dependability. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions. Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts. Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees. Adherence to Watts' seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Working Conditions:

While performing the job duties, you will be working in an office environment. You will be required to work in the office at the No Andover, MA location three days per week (Monday - Wednesday) and can work remotely two days per week (Thursday and Friday).

Physical Requirements :

Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to: Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods. Ability to perform repetitive task