Product Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY The Product Manager – Municipal is a strategic multi-disciplined position that includes aspects of marketing, product/industry research, product portfolio management, product project management and planning for established, current, new and/or redesigned products. The Product Manager – Municipal is responsible for product lifecycle management, which includes gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, identifying market pricing and lead times, defining the product vision, and working closely with engineering, to deliver products that exceed customer’s expectations. The role also includes working with sales and marketing to achieve revenue and customer satisfaction goals. The Product Manager – Municipal facilitates product development activities by researching and developing product strategies, opportunities and plans, implementing project plans and managing product activities. This position is currently eligible for DeZURIK’s hybrid work schedule. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS) Establish a strategic plan for specific product line(s), markets, and divisions Develop business cases, forecasts, and strategies for the product portfolio, spanning multiple business units and industries Prioritize product development opportunities by assessing market needs, customer feedback, and business goals to determine the most impactful features and initiatives for the product roadmap. Analyze market trends, identify key growth markets, develop product enhancement opportunities to capitalize on these trends. Develop addressable market and product analysis data. Champion product development activity by sponsoring cross-functional new product development programs teams Identify new products/product enhancement opportunities. Provide leadership and/or support the design, development and implementation of new and enhanced products. Coordinate with Project Management, Engineering, Sales, and Operations / Planning departments to determine product development path, identify applicable industry standards, develop forecasts and inventory plans. Manage the life cycle of products Facilitate product rationalization. Manage cost reduction and pricing review activities. Prepare and deliver training materials on products (current, enhanced, and new). Solicit Voice of Customer (VOC) data Engage with internal and external customers to obtain feedback and evaluate trends. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, engineering, or similar. Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in industrial manufacturing or product management. Experience creating business cases and strategic plans. Experience presenting data across various audiences. Preferred: Flow control industry experience, with a strong preference to valves. Master’s degree in marketing or engineering or MBA. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Strong leadership, communication, and time management skills. Ability to facilitate change. Creative strategist focused on continuous improvement. Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and business intelligence software such as Power BI, Domo, or Tableau. Experience working with financial planning and strategy, marketing concepts, positioning, sales planning, competitive analysis, understanding the customer, product development, and client relationships. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical demands are typical of an office position including extended periods of sitting, and extensive use of a personal computer and telephone. Travel for the company including both domestic and international travel may be required approximately 5-10% for project/systems support. WORKING CONDITIONS Normal manufacturing and office environment. When working occasionally in some shop areas, personal protection equipment (PPE) will be recommended and/or required (safety shoes, safety glasses w/side shields, hearing protection, face shield, gloves, apron and boots). Must have the ability to support extended business hours to meet customer business needs. DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. QUALITY Quality encompasses all aspects of DeZURIK, Inc.’s business, and every team member shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All team members have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and, through designated channels, initiate and recommend solutions. SALARY AND BENEFITS DeZURIK offers a competitive base salary in the $109,241 to $136,551 range, based on experience and qualifications, along with annual bonus opportunities tied to performance. Beyond pay, our market-leading benefits are designed to support your wellbeing. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. DeZURIK also provides a health savings account with company match, a retirement plan for employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it’s needed most. We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays. #LI-JW1 DeZURIK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.