What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager position at Interstates?
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At Interstates, we don't just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we're doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you're bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you'll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you'll feel at home here.
The Product Manager is responsible for identifying and understanding customer needs, market opportunities, and industry trends, then translating these insights into a strategic product roadmap. This role manages products from concept through launch, and may include post-launch lifecycle responsibility, balancing innovation with operational excellence. It requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, customers, and partners to ensure products are desirable, viable, and feasible. The Product Manager also develops and manages the product's business model, including pricing strategy, revenue targets, and cost considerations to ensure long-term product viability. They partner with sales, marketing, and leadership to define go-to-market strategies, support product positioning, and enable successful market adoption while monitoring product financial performance and market traction.
Key Responsibilities: Strategy & Portfolio Management
- Understand product strategy, products and offers within the portfolio, and how assigned work supports it.
- Develop, maintain, and communicate roadmaps for assigned products aligned with strategy and market needs.
- Use performance data to evaluate product success and recommend improvements or enhancements.
Market & Customer Insights
- Discover, empathize with, and communicate customers' problems, needs, and "jobs to be done."
- Conduct research and analysis on market trends, competition, and emerging opportunities.
- Evaluate products and related solutions against market and customer needs to ensure optimal product-market fit.
Product Development & Delivery
- Represent the voice of the customer in roadmap and product development decisions.
- Write clear product requirements, user stories, and value statements.
- Drive products through the full development cycle, from concept to post-launch optimization.
- Verify design, test prototypes, and recommend iterations based on feedback and learnings.
- Ensure smooth ownership transition post-launch and provide training as needed.
- Partner with development and delivery teams to improve internal processes.
Facilitation & Collaboration
- Facilitate communication and collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Lead workshops with customers and internal teams to gather external and internal input, refine product requirements, and make decisions.
- Align feedback from multiple sources into cohesive project proposals.
Essential Skills & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field; 3–5 years of relevant product management experience.
- Experience delivering products/services in a growth environment.
- Manufacturing/industrial sector experience preferred.
Certifications:
- Product Management certification is a plus.
Travel requirements: Travel up to 30–35% for customer visits, market research, and project collaboration.
Compensation: The pay range for this position is $79,100 to $98,880 benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by the experience and education required, and level of responsibility. The range posted for this role represents a range that Interstates, in good faith, believes it is willing to pay at the time of this posting. The pay is determined by job related skills, training, education, and experience.
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
In alignment with Colorado state regulations, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by July 31, 2026. This will ensure your application is considered in the initial review process. Applications received after this date may be considered depending on the status of the search.
Interstates Describes Its Culture as: Family-Like:
- Caring co-workers treat each other like family.
- Be treated like an individual, not just a number.
- Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work life.
- Lunch gatherings and social activities promote fun and camaraderie.
- Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay so you know you are valued.
- 401(k) to help you plan for your future.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with different options to meet your needs.
- Vacation so you can focus on you.
- Performance Bonus just in time for holiday shopping
- Established Career Paths to help plan your future.
- Career Coaches that are focused on your success.
What You Should Know Before You Apply
Interstates may collect personal information as part of your job application, such as your contact details, work history, education, and any information you provide. This information is used only for recruitment, to evaluate your candidacy, and to meet legal requirements. For details about our privacy practices and your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please see our Privacy Policy. By applying, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this notice.
Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $79,100 - $98,880