Product Manager

Product Manager

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric's innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential 'Linc' that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Euclid

Employment Status: Salary Full-Time

Function: Marketing

Pay Range: AMK050-P2 Level II - Min: $81,992.00- Level III - Mid: $124,012.00

Bonus Plan: 10%

Purpose: This role owns the welding and plasma cutting torch product line, driving product strategy, development, and lifecycle execution. The position focuses on delivering customer-centric solutions, achieving revenue and profitability targets, and ensuring operational excellence.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Develop, manage, and execute the product roadmap aligned with category and portfolio strategies
• Prioritize initiatives by balancing business needs, technical feasibility, and customer expectations
• Identify opportunities for product innovation, new product introductions, and product line optimization

Product Development & Lifecycle Management

• Define product specifications, features, and enhancements based on market and customer insights
• Partner with engineering and operations to ensure timely development and operational readiness
• Manage the full product lifecycle, including launches, improvements, and product retirements

Customer & Market Insights

• Conduct market research, customer interviews, and competitive analysis
• Gather and analyze customer feedback to improve usability, adoption, and overall product experience
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies

Go-to-Market Execution

• Define pricing, positioning, and go-to-market strategies
• Support sales and marketing teams with training, collateral, and enablement materials
• Ensure successful product launches and measure adoption

Performance & Data-Driven Decision Making

• Track key performance metrics (revenue, profitability, adoption, retention, etc.)
• Use insights to optimize product performance and guide roadmap decisions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, marketing, and customer support
• Drive alignment and ensure successful execution of product initiatives

Success Metrics

Roadmap execution and on-time delivery

Revenue growth and profitability vs. forecast

Customer adoption and feature utilization rates

Product execution and launch success

Cross-functional alignment and project completion

Innovation (new products, enhancements, SKU optimization)

Basic Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, marketing, or related field

Experience in product management, product development, or related discipline

Strong analytical, prioritization, and decision-making skills

Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders

Approximately 30% travel (global for senior level)

Product Manager Requirements

3+ years of experience in product management or related role

Hands-on experience with product development, market research, and execution

Strong ability to manage day-to-day product activities and deliver against defined roadmap

Senior Product Manager Requirements

8+ years of experience in product management or related role

Proven experience leading product line strategy and managing commercial performance

Demonstrated ability to own and drive product line profitability, pricing, and market positioning

Advanced expertise in competitive analysis, customer insights, and portfolio strategy

Recognized subject matter expert with broad organizational impact

Ability to anticipate business challenges and lead complex, high-impact initiatives

Operates with a high degree of autonomy and influences cross-functional and leadership decisions

May mentor or guide other product manager

Competencies

Assigned by Job Code

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.