Director, Global Valve Product Management

Emerson Group

$120K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business, or a related field
  • 7+ years in global product marketing or product management in technical or industrial settings
  • Strong business acumen with revenue growth and profitability accountability
  • Experience in developing product, pricing, and go-to-market strategies across regions
  • Proven ability to influence in a matrixed organization and collaborate across functions
  • Strong customer engagement skills, especially in high-impact scenarios
  • Strategic mindset and curiosity to balance execution with long-term goals

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for global product marketing and commercialization
  • Develop a diverse global team of 15-20 marketing professionals
  • Set and execute portfolio strategies for sales growth and profit improvements
  • Translate market insights into actionable strategies via data and qualitative research
  • Collaborate with sales, operations, and other stakeholders for successful product launches
  • Guide pricing strategies and marketing programs for competitiveness
  • Support Sales and Operations Planning with market insights and priorities
  • Evaluate competition and emerging technologies for market leadership enhancement

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance for non-local candidates
  • Engagement in a diverse and innovative team environment
  • Opportunity to lead a significant global product portfolio
  • Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities
  • Engagement in transformative initiatives supporting industry leadership
Full Job Description
Job Description

If you are a Director, Global Valve Product Marketing professional Iooking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the opportunity to lead global product marketing and portfolio strategy for Emerson's Valve Strategic Business Unit. You will be responsible for guiding a $1B+ global valve portfolio, including rotary, sliding stem, and engineered products, by translating market insights into differentiated products, services, and solutions that deliver customer value and profitable growth. This role combines strategic leadership, commercial insight, and cross functional collaboration to strengthen Fisher Control Valves as the first choice for customers worldwide. Position is based in Marshalltown, IA; relocation assistance will be provided for successful, non local candidate.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:
  • Provide strategic leadership for global valve product marketing, portfolio management, and commercialization to support long-term growth and Emerson's brand promise.
  • Lead and develop a diverse global team of 15-20 marketing professionals, fostering engagement, innovation, and continuous learning.
  • Set and execute portfolio strategies that drive year-over-year sales growth and profit improvement across the full valve lifecycle, from new product development to sustaining and obsolescence planning.
  • Translate customer, industry, and market insights into actionable strategies using both data-driven analysis and qualitative research.
  • Partner closely with sales, operations, supply chain, technology, and other SBUs to ensure effective execution of new product development, launches, and technology transitions.
  • Guide pricing strategies, value propositions, and marketing programs to improve competitiveness and profitability.
  • Support the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process through clear portfolio priorities and market-based insights.
  • Evaluate competitive dynamics, emerging technologies, and potential acquisition opportunities to strengthen market leadership.
  • Collaborate effectively in a global, matrixed organization and contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives across Emerson and Final Control leadership.

WHO YOU ARE:

You create and communicate a compelling vision that inspires others and gives meaning to the work ahead. You navigate complex, global organizations with awareness and adaptability, building trust and alignment across diverse stakeholders. You listen actively, synthesize complex information into clear narratives, and influence outcomes through collaboration rather than authority. You challenge the status quo, learn quickly, and motivate teams to translate strategy into measurable results in dynamic and evolving environments.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
  • 7 + years demonstrated experience leading global product marketing or product management organizations within complex, technical or industrial environments.
  • Strong business and financial acumen with accountability for revenue growth, profitability, and portfolio performance.
  • Experience developing and executing product, pricing, and go-to-market strategies across multiple regions and customer segments.
  • Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed organization and collaborate effectively across functions and geographies.
  • Comfort engaging directly with customers, sales teams, and senior leaders in critical and high-impact situations.
  • A strategic mindset, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to balance short-term execution with long-term value creation.
  • Legal Authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this role.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART:

  • Experience within the final control or valve industry, or adjacent process automation markets.
  • Global market exposure, including experience working across regions and cultures.
  • Background in driving transformational change, including new product introductions, portfolio optimization, or technology transitions.
  • Familiarity with structured product development, lifecycle management, and commercial excellence practices.


Our Location:

Marshalltown, Iowa, combines the charm of a close-knit community with the conveniences of a thriving city. Located in central Iowa, less than an hour from both Des Moines and Ames, Marshalltown offers easy access to urban amenities while providing a variety of local outdoor recreation activities like hiking, biking, golf, swimming, and exploring local parks. With its affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and vibrant diverse local culture, Marshalltown is a welcoming place to call home!

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