Associate Product Manager

Watts Water Technologies

$92K — $104K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or business administration, or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience in the flow control industry, with familiarity in valve applications and fluid mechanics.
  • Knowledge of sales channels including distribution and engineering specifications.
  • Project Management-Product Analyst skill set is necessary.
  • Customer-centric and data-driven product design mindset required.
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; must learn quickly to use new systems like PowerBI.
  • Familiarity with Commercial/Residential plumbing pressure reducing products is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct analysis of product portfolio and identify development opportunities.
  • Track and update competitive intelligence and market penetration information.
  • Manage the Stage Gate process for New Product Development (NPD).
  • Gather product requirements to create business case foundations.
  • Engage with customers to assess their product development needs.
  • Prepare PowerPoint presentations and dashboards for product analytics.
  • Coordinate with Engineering to ensure timely product launches.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, along with retirement benefits.
  • Family building benefits including paid maternity and paternity leave.
  • 10 paid holidays plus Paid Time Off.
  • Opportunities for professional development and educational reimbursement.
  • Additional perks like fitness reimbursements and employee discounts.
Full Job Description
Watts is looking for an innovative Associate Product Manager that will provide daily and ongoing product and project support to the Product Management team including monthly and quarterly financial sales and margin tracking and analysis, new product development interdepartmental project interface, customer support and quotation assistance, Sales group assistance as it relates to product issues, and field support at trade shows and where needed to support product lines.  This position reports to the Sr. Product Manager. This role is onsite and is based in North Andover, MA.  Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities  - Understand product portfolio, gaps, and work with different stakeholders to determine the best approach on developing user-friendly solutions  - Design, develop, track and update competitive intelligence and market penetration database.  - Manage stage gate process for New Product Development (NPD) initiatives  - Updating databases, collecting requests for product requirements and creating foundations for business cases.  - Interact with customers to assess product development needs, provide follow-up, and gage product development opportunities.  - Develop Score Card and related slides for NPD PowerPoint slide deck, submit monthly to be presented.  - Develop dashboards for Product Team to manage analytics, providing “deep dives” into data, becoming the “PowerBI Expert”.  - Manage projects with Engineering and Product Development ensuring product launch is on time and on budget.  - Provide financial projections, commitments for growth for new products launches.  - Lead training sessions to educate customers on products strategy.  - Lead/drive a close and effective cross- functional team dynamic.  - Create product documentation and sales collateral for sales and technical presentations.  - Travel required for learning and understanding the Voice of the Customer (VOC).  Required Qualifications  - Bachelor's degree in technical discipline or business administration or equivalent experience.  - Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the flow control industry with the ability to understand valve applications and a related level of understanding of fluid mechanics and electro-mechanical equipment.  - Possesses knowledge of sales channels – distribution, contractor, end-user, specifying engineers, etc.  - Project Management-Product Analyst skill set  - Believes in customer-centric and data-driven product design processes  - Ability and desire to learn quickly new business systems including PowerBI  - Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.  - Familiarity with Commercial / Residential plumbing related to pressure reducing products and applications desired.  - Voice-of-Customer: data collection, dissemination, and reporting a plus.  - Multi-tasking skills a must  - Travel 15-20%  General Applicable Company Competencies   - Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.  - Punctuality and dependability.  - Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.  - Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.  - Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.  - Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.   Working Conditions:   While performing the job duties, you will be working in an office environment. You will be required to work in the office at the North Andover, MA location three days per week (Monday – Wednesday) and can work remotely two days per week (Thursday and Friday).  Physical Requirements: Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to:  - Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods.  - Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.  - Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials.  - Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks.  - Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls.  - Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.  - Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.  Pay Range:   The expected salary range for this position is $92,000-104,000 yearly. Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable law.  Nothing in this job description restricts Watts’ right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is “at will,” which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.  #LIHybrid 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/

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