Global Product Specification Manager (Portfolio Project Manager)

Summary: The Global Product Specification Manager (GPSM) manages factory-direct relationships with Engineering Design Firms, EPCs & key end users for VOC, market & program development purposes. The GPSM harnesses the power of data trend analysis to identify key product gaps (and proactive plans to fill them) in key markets worldwide, while structuring NPI projects to align with the Signet Global Product Roadmap. The GPSM is a strategic leader, relationship – builder, and sales enabler who is equally comfortable in conversation with engineers and sales professionals. The GPSM aligns front-end priorities with Operations and supports the GSS with critical issues that touch EPCs or end users. This role operates within both the ‘tactical’ and ‘execution’ levels of the organization, where cross-functional communication & reputation are critical success factors. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: ▪ Specification & Design: Work collaboratively with GF sales teams, channel, & individually when necessary to establish relationships with EPCs & Engineering Design Companies to strengthen the Signet specification knowledge base and access trend data. Identify key partnerships and product gaps in international markets. Take ownership of business development in critical international sales channels & territories. ▪ Engineered Solutions: Contribute to success of Signet specials (including the skid design roadmap) & VAS through system – level market & opportunity analysis. Facilitate partnerships and manage communication with customers. Collaborate with Product Managers and GF divisions as necessary to promote a smooth and organized development plan & product launch. Collaborate & engage with Industrial & engineering design teams to maximize process efficiency in Specials delivery. ▪ Product Strategy: Identify NPI opportunities for Engineered Solutions and international markets (all products). Build a funnel of development opportunities and projects approved through M1. Own & the competitive product matrix for Signet. Collaborate with stakeholders to update market segmentation database. ▪ Project Management: Manage key projects and programs (as project manager) as needed. Ensure engineering & development plans align with Signet & GF strategic initiatives. ▪ Operations Alignment with Sales Expectations: Manage ‘specials’ backorders related to material shortages and keep key stakeholders / customers updated. Lead front-end + Operations engagement projects designed to reduce communication friction and optimize task flow between departments. Coordinate key customer – interest projects that require industrial design updates. Represent the Product Management department as key representative for OpEx & industrial improvement projects. Be the loudest ‘voice of the Irwindale customer’ in operational pain points and CS gaps. Implement initiatives designed to make Signet customer – friendly. ▪ Completes Role Standard Work and performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: ▪ Customer – driven with urgency ▪ Excellent presentation, communication, and facilitation skills across all organizational levels ▪ Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business and customer value ▪ Proven ability to prioritize effectively and drive decisions in complex, cross‑functional environments ▪ Solid project and time management skills, managing multiple priorities simultaneously ▪ Strong financial and commercial acumen, including pricing and profitability considerations ▪ Ability to lead through influence and build alignment without direct authority ▪ Experience working within structured channel, operations, and/or product management frameworks; familiarity with agile principles is a plus ▪ Passion for technology, innovation, and delivering superior customer experience Education and Experience: ▪ A Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, business, or a related field required ▪ 6+ years of experience in product management, engineering, industrial design or equivalent (process automation product experience is a big plus). ▪ Demonstrated success manufacturing / industrial engineering, or front-end operations (marketing / sales / product management) or similar is a plus. ▪ Experience working with PLM and ERP systems, knowledge of CRM systems is a plus Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: ▪ While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. ▪ The employee is frequently required to sit. ▪ The employee is required to stand and walk as required with frequent periods of travel. ▪ The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. ▪ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. ▪ Traveling on planes, trains and automobiles. ▪ While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. ▪ The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate Salary Range: 105k - 149k + Bonus Please submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button. 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