Senior Product Manager

Who We Are At CPC (Colder Products Company), we're not just connecting fluid lines - we're connecting people, ideas, and possibilities. For nearly 50 years, we've been engineering cutting‑edge fluid connection technologies that power industries from biopharmaceutical, thermal management (liquid cooling of electronics), medical, industrial, and chemical handling markets. But what sets us apart? Our people. We're a team of problem‑solvers, innovators, and forward‑thinkers who thrive in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, with over 700 employees in 14 countries, we're growing fast, and we want you to grow with us! Your Role Are you ready to make an impact and work with a company that values your expertise, ideas, and career growth? As our next Senior Product Manager - Medical, you'll be at the forefront of shaping our organization's success. This isn't just a job - it's a career move where you'll thrive, learn, and enjoy coming to work. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develop and manage the market and product roadmaps for identified Medical market opportunities. Be the recognized subject matter expert for assigned Medical markets, effectively influencing all levels of company leadership both internally and externally. Responsible for growth, profitability, and lifecycle management of assigned product lines. Determine customers' and market needs utilizing market research and voice of customer. Bring new products to market by defining and analyzing product requirements and product development programs; developing business plans including return‑on‑investment analysis, critical timeline expectations, and demand forecast. Define product marketing communication objectives and collaborate with marketing, sales, and compliance in creation of marketing collateral and sales enablement tools for new and existing products. Develop product sales strategies for new and existing product. Provide information for management by preparing short‑term and long‑term product sales forecasts. Set product lead times to facilitate growth and optimize the business, while collaborating with operations and supply chain on inventory strategy to maintain appropriate service levels. Cross functional collaboration on product quality, cost, and availability to support objectives. Obtain and assess product market share in collaboration with commercial partners, developing competitive strategy through detailed knowledge of competitors' products. Develop, train others, and deliver customer and market messaging as needed. Determine product pricing for new and existing products via value‑based pricing strategies with consideration for market and competitive intelligence. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Promote and train the CPC organization globally on market, value proposition, and key messages. Develop relationships with key decision makers and strategic accounts. Mentor and coach team members. Essential Supervisory Responsibilities Dependent on future business growth, may manage a team of other product managers, product owners, and/or project managers as assigned. Qualification Requirements Bachelor's degree Minimum 7+ years of product marketing experience Minimum 5+ years of experience defining and launching new products to market Preferred Qualifications Engineering or similar technical degree MBA from an accredited institution 5+ years of experience marketing component products to medical OEMs 5+ years of engineering or product management experience for a medical OEM Proven experience developing and implementing effective product development plans and strategies in a B2B setting Comfortable with ambiguity Creative problem solver with global perspective, Strong written and oral communication skills Experience with fluid handling products/markets Experience working with and understanding distribution channel dynamics Travel Up to 15% Why You'll Love Working Here Our Culture At CPC, our people aren't just employees, they're the driving force behind our success. We've built a culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and integrity, where every voice matters, and innovation thrives. It's not just us saying it; CPC has been recognized as a Top Workplace 6x in the past 7 years, because we genuinely care about our employees' growth, well‑being, and success. This isn't just a workplace; it's a community where you'll feel valued, empowered, and inspired to do your best work every day. Growth & Development We invest in you . Whether you're looking to expand your skills, take on new challenges, or advance your career, we're here to support you. We offer: Mentorship, hands‑on training, and career development opportunities to help you reach your full potential. Tuition Assistance to support continued education, plus scholarship programs for children of eligible employees. A Co‑Op and intern program in partnership with several universities for hands‑on industry experience. Recognition programs that celebrate your contributions, from employee loyalty awards to peer‑to‑peer recognition. Work/Life Balance We get it - work is important, but so is life outside of it. That's why CPC ensures you have the time and flexibility to live, recharge, and give back. Our programs include: Multiple paid‑time off programs, including vacation, sick time, company‑paid holidays, bereavement leave and paid volunteer time to support causes you care about. Paid Parental Leave so you can focus on what matters most. Wellness support, including access to in‑person and online advisors for mental, financial, and overall well‑being. Benefits & Compensation At CPC, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well‑being, including but not limited to: Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision coverage starting day one for you and your family. Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for eligible plans. Company‑paid Long‑Term & Short‑Term Disability and Life Insurance for added security. Onsite gym & wellness programs to help stay active and healthy. Financial Benefits: 401k plan with automatic employer contributions starting on day one, plus profit‑sharing to invest in your future. Referral bonuses - get rewarded for connecting talented friends and family to CPC job openings. Pay Range: $130,000.00 - $152,000.00 / Annually This range is the pay scale for this role in Minnesota. Individual compensation is based on skills, experience, and qualifications related to this position. Bonus Eligibility: Yes Join Us We consider several job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law. This position may be located in: Americas : United States : Minnesota : Arden Hills Work Arrangement: Onsite Pay Range: $130,000.00 - $152,000.00 / Annually Sub Division: Commercial - Core/Thermal Job Requisition ID: 68061 Job Function: Marketing #LI-JR1 #J-18808-Ljbffr