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Product Manager

Emerson
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
Job Description

The Product Manager is responsible to drive innovation and strategic direction for their product lines. The Product Manager works cross-functionally to develop the new product plan and identify and drive improvements to the existing product portfolio. This role leads, facilitates, or otherwise participates in day-to-day activities of his/her product portfolio, including but not limited to customer visits, pricing, forecasting, sales training, category management, and sourcing and operational decisions. In addition, you will be responsible for identifying new product opportunities and working cross functionally to develop the products and bring them to market. This position reports to the Director of Product Management.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be To:

Manage the entire product lifecycle of products in the applicable categories, from new product introduction to product line rationalization. Specific responsibilities include:

  • Develop and execute strategies for Greenlee Electrical and Utility products including the evaluation of new business opportunities
  • Develop plans that drive the growth of existing product lines through new product development
  • Execute and leverage market research to align customer needs with new product development and product messaging
  • Guide new product programs from conception through introduction with an ability to work across multiple disciplines
  • Understand and leverage the competitive advantages for Greenlee professional electrical distribution channels
  • Prepare and present strategic planning presentations to senior management
  • Lead cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence

Who You Are:

Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships. Steps up to handle difficult challenges. Cooperates with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. Adapts the message to the audience. Consistently applies a business driver and marketplace focus when prioritizing actions.

For This Role, You Will Need:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Academic focus in marketing, engineering or similar subject matter.
  • 3-5 years minimum in product management or equivalent business experience.
  • Strong analytical, quantitative skills and financial acumen.
  • Aptitude to quickly learn how to operate professional-grade tools, including the mechanical and electrical principles that underlie their design.
  • Ability to form a deep understanding of customer needs and write compelling value propositions and messages.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Should be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently as well as with groups.
  • Strong project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

  • MBA or Master’s Degree.
  • Experience within the mechanical, electrical, or plumbing markets preferred.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The base salary range for this role is between $100,000 - $125,000 annually with a 10% bonus, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com .

About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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Salary : $100,000 - $125,000

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