Product Manager

Product Manager – Fire Suppression (North Aurora, IL)

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, helping people sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life's most essential resource.

You will own the product life cycle management and business performance of key product portfolios in the fire suppression vertical market. You will make critical decisions on product and program launches, pricing management, product line optimization, while driving portfolio growth and leading cross‑functional initiatives that impact the broader business.

Hybrid work schedule: 3 days on‑site in North Aurora, IL.

• Lead and oversee the product lifecycle from ideation through launch and post‑launch evaluation, ensuring continuous profitability and commercial success.
• Provide leadership and coordination for all strategic initiatives within the product portfolio, line optimization, channel expansion, maintenance of existing products, complexity reduction, product obsolescence, pricing strategy, lead time and inventory management.
• Provide recommendations and execute strategic initiatives to successfully drive sustainable organic growth and achieve profit margin expectations in alignment with C&IF business unit objectives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional and category leadership teams (sales, finance, marketing, engineering & manufacturing operations) to establish and execute channel strategy, develop demand plans, deliver on financial targets, and participate in SIOP process.
• Partner with Operations, as well as Finance, Supply, and Engineering, to optimize product cost and customer pricing to maximize revenue and margin.
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for assigned product families to support internal teams, field sales, channel partners, and end‑users as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or Engineering required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in product life cycle management of engineered products/projects.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis, product, market analytics and excellent interpretation of voice of the customer.
• Cross‑functional leadership and collaboration experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, relationship‑building, and project management skills.
• 15–25% travel (including international as needed).

Annualized base pay range: $82,300 – $152,800 per year. This role may also be eligible for incentive bonuses and long‑term incentives. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, location, and Pentair’s compensation framework.

Health benefits, generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pentair’s expanding global presence and cross‑cultural insight and competence enable ongoing success. A diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas to continually improve every day.