Product Manager, Batteries and Festoons #HIRING

We're seeking a Product Manager to lead the lifecycle of core product lines, from market research to product development and launch. The role drives profitability by addressing customer needs, exploring market opportunities, and ensuring successful product launches. The candidate will work cross‑functionally to align with company goals, leverage technical expertise, and create innovative solutions that deliver value. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field or equivalent experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Strong presentation, customer interaction, and project management skills. Strong analytical abilities, including interpreting data, applying financial concepts, and making data‑driven decisions. Experience interpreting technical documents and market research. Ability to travel. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage the lifecycle of core products, including identifying opportunities for product line extension and obsolescence. Increase product line profitability through strategic pricing and the development of new revenue streams. Conduct market research and customer interviews to identify unmet needs and translate them into actionable product requirements. Communicate market problems and expectations to guide engineering in creating solutions that address market needs. Create and maintain a roadmap in collaboration with engineering and other Product Managers to align with company objectives. Understand applicable markets, including customer needs, product applications, and competitor offerings. Work with Market Development Managers to position products effectively in the market, including crafting core messaging, defining key benefits, and identifying target customers. Collaborate with marketing communications to develop go‑to‑market strategies, sales materials, and promotional content. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and supply chain, to ensure successful product launches and sustained product support. Conduct beta and pilot programs for early‑stage products, gathering feedback for refinement. Manage product pricing, descriptions, and configurations in internal systems (e.g., SAP). Provide initial product training to internal teams. Provide support for internal teams by addressing additional product training needs and collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop and enhance training materials as required. Support quality initiatives by ensuring product excellence, maintaining standards, and driving continuous improvement. Uphold the Core Values. Supports and promotes the Quality and EHS policy. Other duties may be assigned. Competencies Ethics: Works with integrity, builds trust, and upholds core values. Initiative: Demonstrates self‑motivation, seeks growth opportunities, proactively addresses challenges, and brings solutions. Communication: Delivers clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication tailored to diverse audiences. Problem‑solving: Gathers data, evaluates solutions, and effectively implements decisions to address complex challenges. Collaboration: Fosters teamwork across departments and with external stakeholders. Empathy: Understands customer challenges and considers the impact of requests on internal teams, fostering collaboration and thoughtful decision‑making. Travel Market travel within the Americas will be required. International travel may be required. Travel for training may be required. Work Location A combination of office, customer sites, and manufacturing environments. Based on project requirements, international assignments may occur. Work from home option 1–2 days per week after initial role integration. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. Occasionally at the office and during international assignments the employee is required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Drug‑free workplace / EOE Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. Benefits Conductix‑Wampfler offers a great starting wage, with health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid vacation/personal time and holidays, profit sharing and tuition reimbursement program. Employment Terms Conductix‑Wampfler does not accept unsolicited applications. This position is not currently open for application. #J-18808-Ljbffr Conductix-Wampfler