Product Manager

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Acts as technical expert and works with technical leaders in key customer organizations to identify enhancements and new offerings
• Build and maintain repository of existing product knowledge for use by the Sales and Engineering teams
• Develop and execute on the product growth and profitability strategies for the Inpro/Seal product portfolio.
• Engages in regular collaboration with sales, technical and operations teams to facility the execution of the product line strategy, globally.
• Acts as independent technical expert and is responsible for the technical baseline of products, providing assessments of requirements, design, risks, budget and schedule
• Identifies gaps between requirements, design, manufacturing, operations and facility solutions and works cross functionally on practical solutions to reduce operational cost, improve reliability and quality of bearings products.
• Effectively communicates feedback related to the feasibility of customer or manufacturing recommended modifications or adaptations
• Participates and supports target analysis for related Merger and Acquisition strategy
• Manage the product portfolio including portfolio analysis, rationalization, margin & sales analysis and new product development
• Develop techniques for obtaining the voice of the customer (VOC), drive VOC market research, correlate output, and define product specifications and relevant market data
• Ensure completion of projects, staying within project budget by managing resources and expenses
• Attends and participates in industry and/or customer events
• Perform business development activities in support of present and future customers and underserved markets, including evaluating and prioritizing customization request.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering 
• 8+ years' experinece in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Ability to manage multiple requests for product enhancements, and challenging assumptions to maintain a focus on products that have scalability. Must have a strong industrial and technical background, understanding bearing protection and sealing standards.
• Proven problem-solving, operational and project management skills
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed organization and collaborate cross-functionally
• Demonstrated ability to understand customer’s problems and to develop solutions which meet or exceed the customer’s expectations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills – Ability to interface with stakeholders at all levels within the organization both internally and externally.