Work Model: This role can be performed remotely from an approved location, with flexibility based on business needs and applicable requirements.
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Position Title:
Product Manager – Industrial Electrical Products
Position Description:
We are looking for a Product Manager to lead a portfolio of industrial electrical products at Marathon Special Products, including terminal blocks, fuse holders, power distribution blocks (PDBs), and related accessories. In this role, you will own product strategy, drive profitability, and lead new product development from concept through launch. You will work closely with customers, sales teams, and engineering to translate voice of customer (VOC) insights into actionable product improvements and new offerings. This role has direct impact on revenue growth, margin performance, and long-term portfolio direction.
Principle Duties / Responsibilities:
Own the full product lifecycle for assigned product lines, including strategy, roadmap, pricing, and profitability
Lead new product development efforts and drive projects from concept through commercialization, including business case development and launch execution
Gather and translate voice of customer (VOC) insights into product requirements, design improvements, and new product opportunities
Collaborate with sales, customers, and key accounts to understand application needs and define product solutions
Partner with engineering to develop specifications, performance requirements, and cost targets
Work with sourcing and suppliers to manage cost, quality, and supply continuity, including engagement with global suppliers
Develop and execute pricing strategies to improve margins and support growth objectives
Support commercial teams with product training, technical documentation, and customer engagement
Drive portfolio optimization including product rationalization, line extensions, identification of market gaps, and product lifecycle management
Monitor product performance and implement actions to achieve revenue, margin, and growth targets
Prepare and present business cases, forecasts, and product updates to leadership
Interactions:
Engineering: Define product requirements, review designs, resolve technical tradeoffs, and support validation through development and launch phases
Sales & Commercial Teams: Gather VOC, support customer engagements, align on market needs, and enable go-to-market execution
Customers/OEMs: Understand applications, validate product concepts, and ensure solutions meet real-world requirements
Operations/Manufacturing: Align on manufacturability, cost targets, capacity, and production readiness prior to launch
Supply Chain/Sourcing: Engage suppliers on cost, quality, technical requirements, and continuity of supply strategy
Quality & Regulatory: Ensure products meet performance expectations, compliance standards, and certification requirements (e.g., UL)
Finance: Build business cases, manage pricing strategy, and track revenue and margin performance
Leadership: Provide updates on portfolio performance, NPD progress, and strategic direction
Cross-functional project teams: Lead collaboration through key development milestones, ensuring alignment on scope, timing, cost, and deliverables throughout the product development lifecycle
Minimum Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in product management, engineering, or a related technical role
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
Manufacturing industry experience is required
Experience with industrial or technical products is required; experience in electrical components or power distribution is preferred
Strong ability to gather and translate customer requirements into product and business decisions
Strong financial acumen including pricing, cost analysis, and margin management
Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, sourcing, and commercial teams
Effective communication skills with ability to engage customers, internal stakeholders, and leadership
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with low-voltage electrical components such as terminal blocks, fuse holders, or power distribution blocks (PDBs)
Experience working directly with customers or sales teams to support product applications and solutions
Experience with global sourcing and supplier engagement
Familiarity with UL standards, electrical compliance, or product certification requirements
Experience leading new product development in a structured environment
Work Type / Location
Remote with travel up to 25 640% as needed to support customer visits, supplier engagement, and product validation.
Expected Base Salary Range: $115,000-135,000
The salary range provided is intended to display the value of the companys base paycompensation for this position. Salary is dependent on a multitude of factors, includingbut not limited to the physical worksite location, the geographic market of that location,candidates skill set, level of experience, education and internal peer compensationcomparisons among other potential factors.
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Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance