Associate Product Manager

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence.

In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high‑tech. Here’s to your unique future with us:
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We are seeking an Associate Product Manager (based in Elgin, IL; Hybrid) to support the day‑to‑day operations of the product management team. This role will assist in managing product development processes, coordinating cross‑functional activities, and ensuring timely execution of product initiatives.

HARTING aims to be a trusted advisor to HARTING customers and positions itself as the go‑to source expert for industrial connectivity solutions. We partner directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Distribution partners for standard product, designed‑in value‑added products, and Product Development initiatives.

• Achieve product and engineering compliance by developing and executing compliance programs and completing documentation.
• Product Lifecycle Support
  • Assist in managing product documentation, specifications, and updates.
  • Coordinate product launches, including timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.
  • Support product change management and version control processes.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination
  • Collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales, and operations to ensure alignment on product goals and timelines.
  • Facilitate meetings, track action items, and follow up on deliverables.
  • Serve as a point of contact for internal teams regarding product‑related inquiries.
• Product Launches
  • Plan and execute product launches in collaboration with product management, sales, distribution, and marketing teams.
  • Prepare stocking packages for distribution teams, and coordinate release schedules and planning.
  • Organize and maintain in‑region product launch schedules.
  • Collaborate with sales teams to support resolutions of opportunities or requirements outside standard support processes.
  • Work with global product teams to progress projects needed to win key sales opportunities.
  • Support customer feedback collection and organization.
  • Assist in preparing product training materials and presentations for internal and external audiences.
  • Help monitor competitor products and industry trends to inform product positioning.
  • Staff trade shows and customer training and visits.
• Operational Support
  • Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and documentation for leadership reviews.
  • Coordinate sample requests, product demos, and trade show materials as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel up to 20‑25%

• 1–3 years of experience in product support, marketing coordination, or project coordination.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German‑based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world’s most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.

As a third generation, family‑owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people. You will discover that we work hard – to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun – like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to…