Strategic Product Manager: Growth & Innovation Lead

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems Americas; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems Americas in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a full-time Product Manager to drive the lifecycle of a defined portfolio, including valves and connection technologies. You will blend market insight, VoC feedback, and cross-functional collaboration to define strategy and lead new product development.

The role emphasizes stage-gate execution, portfolio optimization, pricing strategies, and strong supplier/customer alignment. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in product management, ideally within industrial or manufacturing sectors.
• Proven success in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex product portfolios.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• Experience with ERP, CRM, PIM, and Power BI systems.
• Familiarity with agile and stage-gate development frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute multi-year product strategies aligned with business goals and market trends.
• Lead the development of product roadmaps and innovation pipelines, incorporating VoC insights and competitive analysis.
• Champion the Product Lifecycle Strategy, including ideation, development, launch, and end-of-life decisions.
• Drive the stage-gate process for new product development, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing to develop scalable, market-driven solutions.
• Identify unmet customer needs and emerging technologies to inform future product concepts.
• Evaluate market dynamics, customer feedback, and competitive positioning to refine product offerings.
• Rationalize underperforming SKUs and reduce portfolio complexity.
• Develop and manage pricing strategies using value-based pricing and TAM analysis.
• Partner with sales, marketing, and operations to ensure successful product launches and sustained market performance.
• Provide product training and support to sales teams.
• Regularly report on product performance, milestones, and market trends to senior leadership.
• Track and report key metrics such as revenue growth, profitability, and Product Vitality Index.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Stakeholder influence

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/business/related field

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

PIM systems

Power BI

Job description

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems Americas in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a full-time Product Manager to drive the lifecycle of a defined portfolio, including valves and connection technologies. You will blend market insight, VoC feedback, and cross-functional collaboration to define strategy and lead new product development.

The role emphasizes stage-gate execution, portfolio optimization, pricing strategies, and strong supplier/customer alignment. Travel up to 25% may be required.