Product Manager III - Pro Filtration
The Product Manager III is responsible for defining and executing the strategic roadmap for Zurn Elkay's Pro Filtration platform. This role owns the end-to-end product lifecycle - from market insight and strategy development to new product commercialization and lifecycle management.
The position plays a critical leadership role in driving new product development (NPD), new technology development (NTD), and customer adoption, working cross-functionally across engineering, sales, marketing, and operations. The Product Manager III will also serve as a key voice of the customer through direct engagement with professional channel partners and end users.
Reports to: Sr. Product Management Director
Key Focus Areas- Develop and execute the long-term product roadmap for the Pro Filtration platform aligned to business growth objectives
- Identify market opportunities, competitive gaps, and emerging trends to inform strategic direction
- Lead pricing strategy and product segmentation to optimize growth, profitability, and market share
- Own and manage the NPD project funnel, ensuring a strong pipeline of innovation initiatives
- Lead cross - functional teams through the stage-gate process from concept through launch
- Drive business case development, including market sizing, financial modeling, and ROI analysis
- Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of NPD initiatives with clear commercialization plans
- Define and manage the new technology development (NTD) funnel to support future platform differentiation
- Partner with Engineering and Innovation teams to translate long-term capabilities into viable product solutions
- Balance short-term product needs with long-term technology investments
- Conduct regular customer visits with contractors, distributors, and end users
- Gather Voice of Customer (VOC) insights to influence product development and continuous improvement
- Deliver technical product training to customers, sales teams, and channel partners to support adoption
- Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for Pro Filtration drinking water solutions
- Drive Pro Filtration adoption through close partnership with commercial teams (Sales, Channel, Marketing)
- Develop go-to-market strategies, including launch plans, messaging, and sales enablement tools
- Support key account engagement and large project opportunities requiring technical expertise
- Monitor adoption metrics and adjust strategies to accelerate growth
- Manage the full product lifecycle, including product rationalization, cost optimization, and margin improvement
- Track product performance, including revenue, profitability, and market share
- Identify opportunities for product enhancements, extensions, or sunset decisions
Qualifications / Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field
- 10+ years of product management, product marketing, or related experience in manufacturing or industrial markets
- Proven experience leading NPD projects and product strategy development
- Strong commercial acumen, including pricing, margin management, and market analysis
- Experience working directly with customers and channel partners
- Technical aptitude with the ability to understand engineered product solutions
- MBA or advanced degree (preferred)
- Experience managing both NPD and early-stage technology pipelines (NTD)
Total Rewards and Benefits- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
- Matching 401(k) Contribution
- Health Savings Account
- Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Annual Bonus Eligibility
- Educational Reimbursement
- Matching Gift Program
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan - purchase company stock at a discount!
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