Product Manager Co-Op

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support – it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource. Motivated and curious Product Manager Co‑op to join our team and help shape the future of our products. In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross‑functional partners, contribute to product strategy, and support the delivery of features that solve real customer problems. Responsibilities Assist in defining product requirements and success metrics. Conduct market, customer, and competitive research to inform product decisions. Analyze user feedback and usage data to identify opportunities for improvement. Support the creation of product documentation, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Work closely with engineering, design, and QA to ensure smooth feature development. Gather and synthesize customer insights through interviews, surveys, and analytics. Monitor product performance and help identify trends or issues. Maximize performance of product line(s) as measured via orders/sales growth, profitability and cash‑flow generation. Adhere to product line base cost and margin targets. Manage SKU rationalization and line harvesting. Work with sales and marketing team to develop and refine the product line go‑to‑market strategy. Create and/or support the creation of training materials and lead training sessions to educate customers and sales personnel on product technical features and benefits. Involve in other projects as assigned. Qualifications Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn. Must write clearly, informatively, and logically, and have the ability to vary writing style to meet the needs of the audience. Outstanding interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building strong team relationships. Proactive, creative work style and a self‑starter. Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office suite) required. Company Competencies Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency. Punctuality and dependability. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions. Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts. Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees. Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer‑Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action. Working Conditions While performing the job duties, you will be working on‑site at a manufacturing facility and will perform the majority of your duties in an office environment. May, at times, be required to be present on the manufacturing floor and will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. Will be required to work in the office at the Bradley location (Monday – Friday). Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager. Physical Requirements Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods. Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods. Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office‑related materials. Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment. Benefits Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience. Comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Retirement benefits. Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave. 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off. Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement. Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs. Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minority, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr