Product Manager - Pumps

Product Manager – Pumps

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.

We have an opportunity for a Product Manager – Pumps to join our Apex, NC team. You will be responsible for the strategy, development, and commercial performance of the Pump product line within the Pumps and Filtration portfolio. This role reports to the Product Line Leader – Pumps and Filters and owns the day-to-day product lifecycle for Residential Pool Pumps – from market insight and roadmap definition through launch execution and in-market optimization. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic vision, technical understanding, and cross-functional leadership to deliver products that delight owners and pool professionals alike, differentiating Pentair in the market. This is a high-impact individual contributor role with broad visibility and a clear path to expanded portfolio ownership.

You will:

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of the Residential Pool Pump product line, from concept through launch, sustainment, and end-of-life.
• Develop and maintain a clear product strategy and roadmap aligned to the broader Pool Pump portfolio and business objectives.
• Identify growth opportunities through market segmentation, customer insights, and competitive analysis.
• Support the Product Line Leader with data-driven recommendations on portfolio investments, pricing, and feature prioritization.
• Partner with Sales and Finance to support forecasting, revenue, margin, and mix optimization for the Pump portfolio.
• Own product-level pricing strategy, value positioning, and promotional recommendations
• Track performance vs. planning and proactively recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver products that meet performance, cost, and launch timing targets.
• Serve as the voice of the customer in product development, translating needs into clear requirements and tradeoff decisions.
• Support SIOP activities by providing accurate demand signals, lifecycle assumptions, and launch/phase-out planning.
• Partner with Marketing to develop compelling messaging, positioning, and sales tools.
• Support Sales, Customer Support, and Training teams with product knowledge, competitive insights, and field feedback loops.
• Partner with other categories and product teams to ensure total Pentair solution is aligned and the clear best-in-class pool pad.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and operations to deliver innovative products that meet customer needs and business goals.
• Monitor market trends, customer feedback, regulatory changes, technology advancements, and competitive activity to inform roadmap updates and continuous improvement.
• Ensure we meet our customers' high expectations for quality, on-time delivery, and pre- and post-sales support.
• Lead product launch execution, including business cases, go-to-market plans, and cross-functional readiness.
• Define and track product KPIs such as revenue, margin, attach rates, launch performance, quality metrics, and customer satisfaction.

Key Qualifications:

• A BS in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in product management
• Experience in related fields such as industrials, manufactured goods, hardware, etc.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to influence without authority.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• A passion for innovation, customer experience, and operational excellence including cloud based IoT initiatives.
• Clear communicator who can simplify complexity and drive alignment
• Commercial acumen: comfortable working with pricing, margins, forecasts, and business cases
• An understanding of different channels to market, including selling to and through wholesale distributors.
• Curiosity about technology, customer behavior, and market dynamics, especially in hydraulics and energy efficiency

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $82300 - $152800 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.

Benefits:

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.