Product Line Manager

Responsibilities

We have an exciting opening for a Product Line Manager located in New Hope, MN. This position is responsible for supporting a comprehensive product strategy within Compact Power, from product conception through the entire life cycle for a single product line typically within a single region within a small division of a product group.

Your main responsibilities would include:

• Responsible for the product line (product, promotion, pricing, and channel) for a defined portfolio of products to drive sales and margin expansion.
• Develop and manage the product portfolio strategy including leading the multi-generational product roadmap development process in line with division strategic plans and defining customer requirements/needs and government & regulatory standards.
• Ownership of the product life cycle management of the product portfolio including conducting complexity and reduction analysis.
• Participate in the development and implementation of appropriate response strategies.
• Develop product value propositions and be accountable for new product launches.
• Investigate market needs for innovative products and work with engineering to appropriately prioritize product development efforts for the product line.
• Support customer segmentation through various means such as conducting market research, monitoring competitors and maintaining product literature, catalogs, technical bulletins, etc.
• Attend customer visits, sales conferences, trade shows, as required.

We are looking for talent with:

• Four (4) year degree, preferably in engineering, engineering technology or a business discipline. MBA desired.
• Minimum four (4) years’ product management experience.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft office applications and Salesforce).
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities using effective problem solving and resolution skills with a team focus.
• Travel up to 25%.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $88,000 to $146,400 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a  membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor)

Drug‑free workplace. In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.