Product Manager

Job Description

The Product Manager leads and manages assigned products to meet market needs, ensuring their success throughout the entire lifecycle. This role is responsible for maximizing customer satisfaction and achieving growth, profitability, quality, and market share objectives.

• Define and communicate the vision, strategy, and roadmap for assigned products, ensuring alignment with the overall product portfolio.
• Manage the product portfolio through all lifecycle stages: development, commercialization, growth, maintenance, and obsolescence.
• Conduct market research and analysis to determine product pricing for global regions; review margins and adjust pricing to maximize operating income.
• Collaborate with Market Managers on translating market insights and customer needs into actionable product strategies and roadmaps.
• Develop business cases and compelling value propositions for new product development.
• Define product messaging, including target customers, applications, positioning, and competitive landscape.

• Collaborate with Marketing to develop customer-facing communications and create sales tools that support business opportunities.
• Develop and deliver sales readiness training to prepare channels for new product launches and ensure successful introductions.
• Support lead generation activities and programs to drive product adoption.
• Work with commercial leaders to develop and execute product sales strategies.

• Responsible for product plans and roadmaps, balancing cost, performance, and quality.
• Identify and prioritize new product opportunities and growth segments based on market knowledge and customer feedback.
• Provide input to Engineering for improvements to existing products, addressing quality concerns and market impact.

14000 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA

A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth.

Why do so many people join MTS Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow professionally.

Transforming what’s possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials — this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it’s a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.

By joining MTS, you’ll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You’ll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And because we are a global company, your work may also include world travel.

$90,000- $150,000 commensurate on relevant education and experience.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.