Responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the Product Lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritising product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with engineering, sales, marketing and support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. Role Purpose The Product Manager is responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the Product Lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritising product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with engineering, sales, marketing and support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Product Manager’s job also includes ensuring that the product supports the company’s overall strategy and goals. Accountability The Product Manager is accountable to the Research and Development Manager. Minimum Requirements At least 7 years of experience in Product Management, preferably within plumbing industry Strong project management skills Thorough understanding of Product management lifecycles Experience in business to business selling strategies Solid experience in new product development Strong computer skills Excellent oral and written communication and time management skills Qualifications Tertiary Business (or related) qualification Duties The Product Manager is required to undertake the following duties: Develop and implement the Product Strategy for the relevant product portfolio Specify Marketing requirements for the portfolio Create the life cycle strategy for the portfolio Collate competitor information and expected responses Develop Product user requirement specifications Conduct ongoing research and investigation into trends and future needs of portfolio Track customer experience of the portfolio Track product performance and act on performance data Communicate with stakeholders on portfolio development and commercialisation Provide educational content and presentations to internal and external clients Maintain and establish relationships with key stakeholders Manage successful launch of new or improved products or parts Monitor and commercially guide product development and lifecycle Manage key supply partner relationships Manage product cost prices with Suppliers Monitor product sales and profit against budget Scrutinise production related product issues Manage the release of products for the portfolio Manage the lifespan of the products Vet and process all requests for non-standard products related to your portfolio Core Attributes The Product Manager will have the following core attributes: Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, with all levels of staff Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build constructive and effective relationships whilst using diplomacy and tact Well-developed organisational skills including ability to set priorities and manage variable workloads and tasks to meet deadlines Ability to construct and follow work processes Demonstrated experience of being a team player and willingness to share knowledge and experience with others to assist in achieving team objectives and goals Demonstrated Initiative and being self-motivated and able to work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision Possess a committed work ethic with the desire to take ownership and responsibility and accountability for his/her work Standards & Culture The Product Manager is expected to: Adhere to high professional standards and personal integrity Assist in maintaining Enware’s culture of excellence and teamwork Challenge the status quo Promote Enware’s vision and values Show a personal commitment to safety practices and behaviours, encouraging others to do so too Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world-class, water-related solutions focused on: Drainage and Water Reuse HVAC and Hot Water Plumbing and Flow Control Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting We are a $1.9 billion global company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a presence in five (5) continents and twenty-four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages. As a people-first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but through actions. This includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected. We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world – a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and our environmental and social commitments, such as our partnership with Planet Water Foundation. Learn more about the Watts way, here. Specialties Plumbing, HVAC, Water Quality, and Gas Headquarters Americas & Corporate Headquarters: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Headquarters: Shanghai, China Company Size About 5,000 employees Website http://www.watts.com/ http://www.wattsindustries.com/ http://www.wattsasia.com/ Industry Machinery Founded 1874