Product Manager III - Drinking Water

About the position 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. Responsibilities 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 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 Nice-to-haves MBA or advanced degree 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! #J-18808-Ljbffr