Product Manager

Summary

Warren Rupp, Inc. is a company focused on providing trusted solutions in the industrial equipment sector. The Product Manager will be responsible for developing product strategies, managing product lifecycles, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance product performance and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product line strategies and roadmaps for assigned product lines, leveraging market knowledge, customer insights, and competitive intelligence to inform portfolio and lifecycle decisions
• Manage the product portfolio throughout its lifecycle, including new product introductions, product enhancements, portfolio optimization, and end-of-life planning
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, industry developments, and business performance to identify growth opportunities, emerging applications, and potential risks
• Monitor product line performance and recommend actions to improve growth, profitability, market position, and customer satisfaction
• Lead Voice of Customer (VOC) initiatives and engage with distributors, end users, and industry stakeholders to understand customer needs, application challenges, emerging technologies, and market trends
• Maintain a strong understanding of customer processes, purchasing drivers, and industry dynamics within target industrial markets
• Translate customer and market insights into product requirements, business cases, and product roadmap recommendations
• Represent Warren Rupp at customer events, trade shows, industry associations, and technical conferences
• Evaluate and prioritize new product opportunities, making recommendations for investment based on customer needs, market potential, and strategic alignment
• Develop business cases, product requirements, value propositions, and success criteria for new product initiatives
• Partner with Project Management and cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution, validation, and commercialization of new products through a phase gate process
• Provide product leadership throughout development, making product decisions that balance customer needs, technical feasibility, competitive positioning, and business objectives
• Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to align product strategies, priorities, and business objectives
• Monitor key business metrics including revenue, profitability, market share, and new product performance
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams to achieve product and business objectives without direct authority
• Support Sales and Marketing with product expertise, customer opportunities, competitive analysis, product-related communications, and other day-to-day business needs
• Support strategic planning, portfolio reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, or related field required
• 3-5 years of experience in Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Business Development, or related commercial/technical roles within the pump, fluid handling, process equipment, or related industrial equipment industries
• Proven success managing products through the full lifecycle, from concept through commercialization and lifecycle management, within a global business environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills in both one-on-one and group settings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM systems
• Ability to work effectively within a global matrix organization and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Must comply with all company safety, quality, and environmental requirements
• MBA strongly preferred
• Foundational knowledge of pump hydraulics, design, and applications in industrial and manufacturing environments is preferred
• Technical Aptitude in Pumps / Fluid Handling (preferred)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, or related field required
• 3-5 years of experience in Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Business Development, or related commercial/technical roles within the pump, fluid handling, process equipment, or related industrial equipment industries
• Proven success managing products through the full lifecycle, from concept through commercialization and lifecycle management, within a global business environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills in both one-on-one and group settings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM systems
• Ability to work effectively within a global matrix organization and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Must comply with all company safety, quality, and environmental requirements

Nice to Haves

• MBA strongly preferred
• Foundational knowledge of pump hydraulics, design, and applications in industrial and manufacturing environments is preferred
• Technical Aptitude in Pumps / Fluid Handling (preferred)

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings program with company match
• PTO
• Performance based bonus plan (eligibility)