Title: Product Manager
Client domain: manufacturing client
Location: next to Maplewood, NJ- this is an exclusive search. This is an onsite position but maybe a day or two working from home once they are established.
Description
They would prefer someone who is a Product Manager who oversees the manufacture of products that are sold to the utility industry but also good with someone who works for a manufacturer of industrial products.
5-7 years experience and it might come from Project Marketing or a related, straight line to following the product from start to finish - engineering experience (school, started as an engineer, and/or work closely with engineers so they have the credibility/ability to work with them).
Here Is The Description
- Experience in Product Management in an industrial / electrical utility / complex manufacturing environment with an eye to engineering.
- Global company that is expanding - excellent reputation - opportunity to shape high visibility product line - excellent company culture with direct reporting and interface with senior leadership.
- Multiple career paths / part of succession planning with competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop product strategy / roadmaps aligned with customer needs, market trends, and long-term strategy.
- Manage the new product development pipeline with engineering, ensuring a steady flow of innovative and profitable products.
- Translate strategy into actionable product plans with clear milestones and deliverables. Execution & Product Lifecycle Management.
- Drive product launches and ensure successful commercialization in collaboration with sales, marketing, and operations.
- Monitor product performance (revenue, margins, quality, customer satisfaction) and recommend adjustments as needed.
- Provide inputs to demand forecasting and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives around quality, cost, and customer experience.
- Serve as the voice of the customer internally, ensuring product decisions reflect end-user needs.
- Partner with sales to support key customer opportunities and provide product expertise.
- Work with operations to ensure products are manufactured efficiently and meet quality standards.
- Collaborate with marketing to develop effective positioning, messaging, and collateral.
Your Background
Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in product management, product marketing, or related roles in technical or industrial markets.
Strong background in product lifecycle management, ideally with complex engineered products.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
Demonstrated ability to analyze markets, build strategies, and drive execution.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence across functions with a growth mindset with innovative and continuous improvement orientation.
