Product Manager III - Pro Filtration

Product Manager III - Pro Filtration

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.

Reports to: Sr. Product Management Director

Key Focus Areas

• 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

Qualifications / 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
• MBA or advanced degree (preferred)
• Experience managing both NPD and early-stage technology pipelines (NTD)

Total Rewards and 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!

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