Product Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for the full portfolio of check valve products (elastomer-hinge, dual disc, single disc, axial flow wafer, silent check valves, medical ball, and check valves).
• Define clear product roadmaps and drive initiatives from concept to commercialization, ensuring timely delivery.
• Analyze market needs and customer feedback to identify new product opportunities and improve existing products under the US Valve, Champion Valve, and Technocheck brands.
• Actively contribute to US Valve's overall strategic planning process, including the development of the company's 3-5 year strategic outlook and annual business plans.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define long-term growth initiatives, market opportunities, and product expansion strategies across all valve product categories.
• Lead the implementation of the 80/20 strategy across the product portfolio to simplify the range of check valves and eliminate low-value products.
• Identify opportunities to streamline product offerings, reduce SKU complexity, and focus resources on high-impact, high-margin products.
• Work closely with engineering, R&D, and manufacturing teams to drive the development of new products and ensure product specifications meet industry and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to develop product requirements, timelines, and milestones.
• Oversee product testing, quality assurance, and certification processes, especially for critical sectors like medical and industrial applications.
• Conduct in-depth market research to stay ahead of industry trends, customer preferences, and competitor offerings for the check valve market.
• Engage with customers (both existing and potential) to understand their needs, challenges, and product requirements across various markets.
• Translate customer feedback into actionable product improvements and innovations.
• Develop and manage product pricing strategies for all product lines, ensuring alignment with market conditions, competitive positioning, and internal profitability targets.
• Work with the finance and sales teams to determine optimal pricing for new products and adjust pricing for existing products.
• Evaluate the profitability of product lines and recommend pricing strategies to improve overall profitability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Product Management, Business, or a related field (MBA is a plus).
• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in the manufacturing or industrial sectors (experience in valves, pumps, or fluid controls is highly desirable).
• Proven success in 80/20 simplification, pricing strategy, and VOC-driven development.
• Experience in strategic planning and contributing to long-term company growth strategies.
• Demonstrated experience leading new product development through milestone-driven processes, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery.
• Solid understanding of pricing strategies, market positioning, and profitability analysis.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Wrike, and JD Edwards (or similar ERP).
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for customer visits, trade shows, and internal team collaborations.

Nice to Have

• MBA or advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience in valves, pumps, or fluid control industries.
• Experience with regulatory standards and certifications relevant to industrial and medical products.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• The best of both worlds: the agility and innovation of a smaller company combined with the financial support and strategic backing of a large, publicly traded corporation.
• Total compensation range: $107,100.00 - $160,700.00, with potential performance-based bonus.
• Health benefits, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and more.