Product Manager (Electric Utility Distribution)
Infrastructure Products Group
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Job ID: 524526
Exempt
Job SummaryThe Product Manager - Electric Utility Distribution will have responsibility for leading product road mapping, new product development, and assisting in commercial and marketing strategy for the Electric Utility Distribution Market.
Job LocationThis is a fully remote position with up to 50% travel in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Job Responsibilities- Develop deep understanding of customers and competitive product market, identify product gaps, generate new product opportunities, and create new ideas to grow market share.
- Ensures projects are consistent with product line strategy and messaging is effectively conveyed.
- Lead product teams in the development of new and enhanced products and with an in-depth understanding of the marketplace, provides products and programs that are superior to the competition.
- Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, product launch plans and prototypes.
- Scope and prioritize product project activities based on business and customer impact.
- Manage and rationalize products within brands.
- Create buy-in for product vision both internally and with key external partners.
- Work with commercial team to manage pricing, positioning and overall product line strategies.
- Work closely with sales, engineering and operational teams to deliver efficient time-to-market for products with the optimal utilization of resources.
- Act as a product ambassador to build awareness and understanding with customers.
- Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products.
- Become the subject matter expert of all relevant products, from raw material to finished goods. Own and manage all Products within the Utility D portfolio.
- Drive product improvements as noted by market feedback.
- Help drive go-to-market strategies and manage marketing literature for Highline Products.
- Support development of commercial pricing and marketing strategies and tools.
- Drive specification strategies, including product testing if required and keeping documentation current.
- Gather and analyze market sales and costing data for market reviews, business cases and product line strategies.
- Recommend pricing activities and cost-take-out projects to meet EBITDA targets.
- Participate in any projects related to non-core areas of the business as needed.
- Launch Annual NPD Projects following 280 Optimal Product Process.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Sales, or a related field. Relevant certifications are a plus.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in product management or as field engineer within the manufacturing industry.
- Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically under pressure.
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal teams as well as external customers.
- Travel as needed up to 50%.
Compensation- Base salary range of $120,000-130,000 per year
- Bonus opportunity 10%
- 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
What CRH Offers You- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
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