Product Manager, Online Protection Solutions

Product Manager, Online Protection Solutions

As a Portfolio Product Manager for Online Protection and Sensor product lines, you will lead portfolio strategy, product development priorities, and commercial execution to drive growth and profitability for Online Protection Solutions. Online Protection Systems are used to monitor critical rotating equipment such as turbo‑machinery, with shutdown logic to prevent catastrophic failures. Significant experience with such systems is required.

• Market Research & Strategy (25%)
  • Monitor global market trends, competitive landscape, and pricing expectations.
  • Define differentiating value propositions and target positioning for Emerson.
  • Gather customer feedback to inform development priorities and maintain balanced epic prioritization.
• Product Definition, Planning & Lifecycle Management (35%)
  • Oversee commercial availability of products throughout their lifecycle.
  • Optimize option mix to improve sales efficiency and reduce SKU complexity.
  • Support review of customer support tickets and provide marketing input.
  • Lead lifecycle stage changes, including product retirement.
  • Define use cases and requirements with customers and subject‑matter experts.
  • Deliver Direction Statements and refine epics, features, and user stories with Product Owners.
  • Work with technology teams to prioritize fixes and enhancements for releases.
  • Develop platform and integration strategies—including third‑party components—for speed, profitability, and flexibility.
  • Lead business case modeling, gate reviews, and program updates.
  • Develop commercialization and introduction plans for new products.
• Commercial Strategy & Execution (40%)
  • Provide quarterly updates on product performance, sales funnel, and key successes.
  • Build and report on portfolio growth models and lead business planning reviews.
  • Serve as a resource for sales pursuits, customer meetings, and internal processes.
  • Define and support execution of marketing program priorities and messaging.
  • Maintain relationships with third‑party vendors supporting hardware and software components.

You are a collaborative, strategic thinker with strong technical and commercial skills. You excel at influencing cross‑functional teams, engaging customers, and turning market insights into actionable product direction.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in software product management, sales, application engineering, or technology development.
• Significant experience as a supplier, user, or service provider for Online Protection Systems.
• Strong ability to build constructive partnerships across functions and influence outcomes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technical, strategic, and financial capabilities.
• Positive and collaborative working style.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer and channel relationships.
• Experience in manufacturing equipment, equipment reliability, industrial automation, or industrial software.

• MBA preferred.

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know great ideas come from great teams. We invest in your success through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities. We support your well‑being with flexible, competitive benefits and a variety of medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and more.

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not provide sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H‑1, H‑2, L‑1, B, J, or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will…