Principal Product Manager - Automation & Systems

Spectrum Safety Solutions

$100K — $130K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 5+ years' experience in Product Management or Development
  • Knowledge of Industrial Automation and Control Systems (e.g. PLC, DCS)
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
  • Experience in the Fire & Gas Industry preferred

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive the product lifecycle management and P&L for Integrated Fire & Gas Detection Automation Control System
  • Shape the next generation of Automation Systems and lead digital transformation initiatives
  • Manage the 4Ps: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion
  • Deliver compelling training, marketing materials, and value propositions
  • Oversee the entire portfolio lifecycle from introduction to phase out
  • Collaborate across the organization to align on business objectives and roadmap
  • Define and execute a multi-year strategy for the Fire, Gas, and Systems product portfolio
  • Identify and partner with third-party suppliers to enhance the offering

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling
  • Career development programs, training, and tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
  • Opportunity to participate in an Ownership Program sharing in company success
Full Job Description
What we are looking for

We are looking for an Automation Expert to shape the future of our Automation Control System willing to learn our industry and shape the innovation, digital ability, go-to-market and robustness of our next generation to drive significant growth. We are looking for an ambitious talent to take ownership, entrepreneurship, strong communication skills to work cross functional and lead end-to-end this portfolio. Ideally, he/she has experience in the Fire & Gas Industry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Owns and drives the product lifecycle management and the P&L for Integrated Fire & Gas Detection Automation Control System and Solution
  • Drives and shapes the next generation of Automation System and the digital transformation
  • Owns the 4Ps: Product, Price, Place and Promotion.
  • Ensures that training, marketing material, value proposition and differentiation is available and delivered in a compelling way
  • Owns the portfolio across its lifecycle (from introduction to phase out) and the respective processes including the stage-gate product development process across teams.
  • Partners across the organization to identify and prioritize the roadmap towards the business objectives
  • Works with the wider Product Management Team to define and execute the integrated Fire, Gas and Systems product portfolio multi-year strategy
  • Identifies and partners with third party suppliers to expand the offering to improve the value proposition or accelerate time to market

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 5+ years' Product Management or Product Development experience
  • Knowledge of Industrial Automation and Control Systems (e.g. PLC, DCS, SIS, ESD, Building Automation, Fire Control)
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

Other qualifications you may have that would be beneficial in this role include:
  • Understanding of the Fire and Gas Industry
  • Significant experience developing product road maps, business plan and business cases and execution of product development plans
  • Demonstrated aptitude in leveraging human-centered design principles (UX) to deliver customer-focused products and solutions
  • Entrepreneurial and innovative with a strategic mindset
  • Knows, assessed or implemented the digital trends of the industry in concrete products or systems
  • Ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and work across all levels of the organization
  • An executive presence with polished and well-developed execution, written and oral communication skills, demonstrating creativity and technical expertise
  • Assertive and confident with a strong point of view while able to understand/empathize and support other perspectives. Intent on building trusting and collaborative partnerships/relationships
  • Well-versed in all aspects of product lifecycle management & development
  • Strong business acumen, including a solid understanding of financial analysis methods

Why Join Us?

  • Work with a globally respected brand in life safety
  • Influence strategic decisions at the executive level
  • Drive innovation and transformation in a high-growth environment
  • Enjoy development opportunities within a dynamic, private equity-backed company


Benefits:

At Det-Tronics, we believe in taking care of our people. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with company contributions
  • Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance
  • Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling options
  • Professional Growth: Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and global mobility support
  • Ownership Culture: Participation in our Ownership Program, empowering employees to share in our success


Ready to shape the future of industrial safety?

Apply now and join us in making every life safe and sound.

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