Product Manager

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PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Product Manager is responsible for the product strategy, roadmap, lifecycle management, and business performance of assigned Warren Rupp product lines. Through Voice of Customer (VOC), market analysis, industry knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration, this role identifies growth opportunities, develops business cases, defines product requirements, and supports portfolio decisions that deliver customer value, profitable growth, and market leadership. Serving as the primary link between customer needs, market requirements, and business objectives, the Product Manager partners with Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to successfully develop, commercialize, and manage products throughout their lifecycle.

This role establishes product priorities, evaluates new product investment opportunities, and optimizes portfolio performance while leveraging knowledge of industrial fluid handling applications and experience within chemical, mining, oil & gas, food & pharma, or related industrial markets. By combining customer insights, market intelligence, and competitive analysis, the Product Manager develops strategies that strengthen Warren Rupp's market position and support sustainable business growth.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Product Strategy & Product Line Management Develop and execute product line strategies and roadmaps for assigned product lines, leveraging market knowledge, customer insights, and competitive intelligence to inform portfolio and lifecycle decisions.

Manage the product portfolio throughout its lifecycle, including new product introductions, product enhancements, portfolio optimization, and end-of-life planning.

Analyze market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, industry developments, and business performance to identify growth opportunities, emerging applications, and potential risks.

Monitor product line performance and recommend actions to improve growth, profitability, market position, and customer satisfaction.

Voice of Customer & Market Insights Lead Voice of Customer (VOC) initiatives and engage with distributors, end users, and industry stakeholders to understand customer needs, application challenges, emerging technologies, and market trends.

Maintain a strong understanding of customer processes, purchasing drivers, and industry dynamics within target industrial markets.

Translate customer and market insights into product requirements, business cases, and product roadmap recommendations.

Represent Warren Rupp at customer events, trade shows, industry associations, and technical conferences.

New Product Development & Innovation Evaluate and prioritize new product opportunities, making recommendations for investment based on customer needs, market potential, and strategic alignment.

Develop business cases, product requirements, value propositions, and success criteria for new product initiatives.

Partner with Project Management and cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution, validation, and commercialization of new products through a phase gate process.

Provide product leadership throughout development, making product decisions that balance customer needs, technical feasibility, competitive positioning, and business objectives.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to align product strategies, priorities, and business objectives.

Monitor key business metrics including revenue, profitability, market share, and new product…