Product Manager III - Controls

Product Manager III

Responsible for managing one or more product categories. Tasks include maintaining the product life cycle, developing & implementing five‑year multi‑generation product roadmaps, conducting competitive benchmarking, identifying and filling product gaps, leading cross‑functional teams through the stage‑gate PDP process, managing product cost and profitability, leading cost‑reduction activities, conducting voice‑of‑customer exercises, monitoring and adapting product portfolio strategy to changing industry regulations and market trends, leading product commercialization efforts, and providing marketing support for product training, sales training, promotions, pricing, and product literature.

US Air Division
, located in Fort Smith, AR
.

• Oversee product life cycle & management, development, profitability and market share growth of assigned product categories.
• Lead cross‑functional team on product development projects utilizing the Product Development Council and Process.
• Collaborate with engineering and product management to drive cost‑reduction activities to maintain and grow portfolio profitability.
• Lead competitive benchmarking activities to identify and address product gaps, including product tear‑downs, PEP processes, customer surveys, online research and other methods.
• Develop and maintain a five‑year multi‑generation product roadmap.
• Liaison with quality group to monitor product quality and warranty metrics, and assist in implementing quality correction solutions and programs.
• Collaborate with other divisions to promote cross‑divisional partnerships in developing products and technologies and sharing best practices.
• Develop product‑category dashboards and reports to monitor and drive growth in market share, unit volume, profitability, customer mix, product mix and market trends.
• Provide analysis regarding marketing programs and product portfolio enhancements for assigned products.
• Perform market research and customer‑sensing activities required to refine product designs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Marketing, Finance to ensure profitable growth of the category and successful execution of product development projects.
• Set strategy for marketing and commercialization activities for product launches.
• Provide product leadership at customer and internal events & meetings.
• Support development and maintenance of product literature, product training, sales training, product pricing and product marketing materials.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business management, engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in product management, marketing, sales or engineering related fields.
• 5+ years of experience with the new product development process of engineered products.
• 3+ years of experience with data analysis, including statistical and uncertainty analysis.
• 3+ years of experience reading, analyzing and interpreting technical procedures and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills and in‑depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a matrix team environment.
• Demonstrated project management and team leadership skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, time‑management and multi‑tasking skills.
• Highly energetic and a self‑starter.
• Ability to think outside the box to offer new ideas, concepts and solutions.
• Capable of maintaining sensitive/confidential information.
• Engineering or marketing background with industry experience preferred.
• Ability to travel internationally extensively without restrictions.

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.