Product Manager

Job Description: Ready to take ownership of a product line and make an impact? As the Product Manager for our Metal Core product line, you’ll be more than a product expert, you’ll be a key strategic partner for Sales and an influential voice across the division. You’ll own the product vision and roadmap, identify opportunities for growth and innovation, and turn customer and market insights into results. Your work will have a direct impact on how we serve customers and grow the business across industries including heavy equipment, general manufacturing, construction and fabrication, oil and gas, and truck and trailer. Please note: This position requires a current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship. How you will make an impact: Lead Product Strategy & Market Positioning - Develop and execute overall product vision and strategy to drive profitable above-market growth. Own the Product Lifecycle - Own and execute product lifecycle plans for the Metal Core portfolio, from strategy through launch and long-term performance. Drive Cross‑Functional Collaboration - Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Marketing to deliver product solutions and maintain market leadership. Support Sales & Elevate Customer Engagement - Lead and integrate Voice of Customer (VOC), competitive intelligence, and market research to validate product concepts and guide roadmap decisions. Influence Strategic Planning - Ensure product strategy balances customer needs, technical feasibility, and business value. How to be successful: Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills Successful product commercialization Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset Use of market research, competitive analysis, and project management tools Travel up to 30% Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred 3+ years of manufacturing product management or relevant experience (non-software products) Why You’ll Love Working Here At Hobart Filler Metals, you’re not just managing a product; you’ll be shaping the future of welding innovation. You’ll join a supportive team, have the freedom to influence major business decisions, and contribute to a culture built on collaboration, customer partnership, and continuous improvement. Build What Matters. Shape What’s Next. At Hobart Filler Metals, a division of ITW, we’re driven by a simple belief: when we build things that matter, we make an impact that lasts. Our people power that mission. If you're looking for a place where your ideas influence real-world solutions, your expertise helps shape industry-leading products, and your work truly matters—this is it. We specialize in producing high‑performance filler metals—including metal‑cored, flux‑cored, solid wire, aluminum, and stick electrodes that set the bar for quality, weldability, and reliability. We pair innovation with a uniquely collaborative culture, partnering directly with end users to solve complex welding challenges and elevate productivity. Compensation Information: Compensation for this role will be market competitive. Actual compensation is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, geographic location, and internal equity. ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr