Product Manager

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or a related field with at least 5 years' experience.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork and problem-solving skills to effectively work with customers, business partners, vendors, staff and management from a variety of skill levels and different authority levels.
• Demonstrated experience working in fast paced environment and in a matrix organization.
• Able to resolve difficult technical and business issues.
• Self-starter with high motivation to achieve goals.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficiency in product management tools and software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence cross functional teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in developing and executing new product development (NPD) and implementing product strategies.
• Knowledge of market research and competitive analysis techniques.
• High Impact Behaviors:
• Continuous Professional Development: Professionals should be committed to lifelong learning, seeking opportunities for self-improvement, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Effective professionals understand the va

Additional Information

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. The Role: The Product Manager, Industrial, is responsible for leading complex product management projects and initiatives for the Vertical Turbine Pumps product line. This role involves conducting advanced analyses of product performance, performing in-depth market research, and developing strategies to drive growth in the product offering. The Product Manager works closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve product issues, implement corrective and preventive actions, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Core Responsibilities: Product Management Supports the regional sales teams, provides constant customer touch points, defines the pricing strategy, obtains market and competitive intelligence. Collaborate with finance, sales and operations to ensure highly accurate revenue and margin forecast numbers. (SIOP) Establish/maintain liaison with finance / build solid processes and procedures related to financials of products. Successfully implement and execute 80/20 initiatives within the responsible product portfolios. Drive continuous improvement to identify top areas in need of improvement and standardization of processes in the product management function. Build strong liaison with Engineering, R&D, Sales, Business Development and Marketing functions to build new product funnel, breakthrough ideas. Be a customer champion to roll out new products on time and establish strong collaboration with regional marketing and sales teams to commercialize new products. Development of Product Strategy and New Product Development (NPD) Develop strategic and tactical initiatives related to new product and solution introductions and drives initiatives through the Stage Gate process Develops and manages VOC business requirements and use cases in a requirements management tool, collaborates with R&D on the associated technical requirements development, and assures requirements are being met through system test and beta test programs Collects market feedback on existing products and services and prioritizes changes across releases Works directly with customers, sales, marketing and support organizations to ensure needs are being met and are driven back into the development process via Stage Gate Coordinates with engineering, planning, procurement, sales and finance to assure cost targets, solution availability and profitability meet business objectives Develops and coordinates activities associated with the creation of technical, sales and marketing literature Responsible for the New Product vitality index and product strategy/growth. Data Analysis and Market Research Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends and competitor strategies Utilize data to identify new product opportunities and inform product development decisions Track and report on product performance and make recommendations for improvement Cross Functional Collaboration Work closely with engineering, design, sales, and marketing teams to ensure product success Serve as a liaison between different departments to align product goals and strategies Facilitate communication and collaboration between teams to ensure timely and effective product delivery.

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