Product Manager - Hot Water Heating

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Responsible for growth and profitability of Product Line(s). Metrics to include orders volume, sales and CM for given Product Line(s)
• Responsible for adherence to product line base cost targets to ensure fit with overall global plan while ensuring expenditures in technology, marketing, etc. are adequate to accomplish product line goals
• Partners with Marketing Leader and Sales leaders during NPD launches to provide input into marketing budget required to launch the NPDs
• Responsible for providing input to major reviews and operating pulses, including Business Plans, Strategy Plan, AOP, and other periodic estimates that are required by the business.
• Responsible for representing the given product lines' view on orders, sales and CM. Work with sales teams and marketing to set up an effective and efficient framework for this activity that highlights actions to improve forecast and results
• Work with all functions across the organization to ensure adequate and effective resource dedication to support and execute launch strategy
• Understand market need, trends and competitor intelligence for the given Product Line(s). Design, develop, track, and update competitive intelligence and market penetration database
• Own collection and reporting of global product quality issues, represent product line(s) voice on resolution decisions and action plans
• Work with Sourcing to create a secure and efficient supply chain for "system" delivery

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree, Engineering/Marketing/Business Degree or similar
• 5+ year' experience working with an industrial technical product

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four (4) plus years of Product line management / Sales Management experience in commercial or industrial market
• Proven success in developing and implementing business plans
• Proven leadership ability to lead virtual teams and work across a matrix
• Must have strong influencing skills
• Ability to travel up to 35%
• Successful track record working with or strong understanding of product management processes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing duties of the job, employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Office/home office and shop floor working environment.
• Noise level is minimal.
• Required to wear safety glasses and utilize other safety equipment as required while present in boiler rooms or on the shop floor.

Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.