Product Line Manager

Job Summary
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Parker Hannifin is seeking a Product Line Manager I to support a comprehensive product strategy from conception through the entire life cycle for a single product line. This role involves driving sales and margin growth, managing the product portfolio strategy, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure customer satisfaction and business objectives are met.

Responsibilities
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• Responsible for the product line (product, promotion, pricing, and channel) for a defined portfolio of products to drive sales and margin expansion

• Responsible for the assigned product line (product, promotion, pricing, and channel) for a defined portfolio of products to drive sales and margin expansion

• Monitors sales and margin results and tracks and recommends appropriate actions

• Develop and manage the product portfolio strategy

• Lead the multi-generational product roadmap development process in line with division strategic Plans

• Supports Win ovation new product development process

• Defining customer requirements/needs and government & regulatory standards

• Support Global Product Platforms

• Ownership of the product life cycle Management of the product portfolio

• Complexity analysis & reduction

• Manage product end-of-life cycle

• Apply POP (Parker Operating Principle)

• Support Simple by Design

• Participates in the development and implementation of appropriate response strategies.

• Develops and leads IME strategies (existing product innovations/modifications/extensions).

• Develop product value propositions and be accountable for new product launches

• Investigates market needs for innovative products and works with Engineering to appropriately prioritize product development efforts for the product line.

• Support Customer Segmentation

• Conducts market research through trade associations, internet investigation and corporate services.

• Monitors competitors position, action and products

• Maintain product literature, catalogs, technical bulletins, etc.

• Manage competitive Cross-Over

• Attend customer visits, sales conferences, trade shows, as required.

• Attract, develop, & retain talent within the product manager function (Senior PM Only)

• Lead multiple/division product portfolio (Senior PM Only)

Qualifications
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Required
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• Four-year degree, preferably in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Business discipline.

• MBA desired

• Minimum Four (4) years product management experience

• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Applications, Salesforce)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities using effective problem solving / resolution skills and a team focus

• Travel up to 25%

Company
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Parker Hannifin manufactures motion and control technologies, delivering precision-engineered solutions across various markets. Founded in 1918, the company is headquartered in Cleveland, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.