Product Manager

Join Us as a Product Manager at Potter Global Technologies

At Potter Global Technologies, we've been protecting lives around the world for over 125 years-and we're just getting started. We're a global leader in life safety solutions, committed to saving lives through innovative technology and trusted partnerships.

Our vision is for our customers to know us globally as their innovative, easy-to-do-business-with, best-in-class life-safety product partner. And our mission? With a passion for creating safer environments worldwide, our mission is to provide our customers with a team of real people that connect them with reliable expertise in life safety applications.

If you're inspired by purpose, energized by collaboration, and thrive in an environment of feedback, ownership, and experimentation-you'll feel at home here.

As a Product Manager , You will guide products through their full lifecycle-from early market insights to development, launch, and ongoing success in the market. Our team is looking for someone who is energized by cross-functional collaboration, enjoys turning customer needs into impactful solutions, and takes pride in bringing products to life. In this role, you will lead the New Product Development (NPD) process, working closely with teams across the organization to ensure strong execution, clear positioning, and alignment with customer and market demands.
What You'll Do

• Drive the execution of all processes in the product lifecycle, including product and market research, competitor analysis, planning, positioning, roadmap development and product launch.
• Manage NPD (New Product Development) Process through required stages/gates including VOC. This requires cross functional coordination and accountability.
• Determines profitable and competitive product pricing by utilizing market data, cost data and analyzing elasticity.
• Manage forecasting, product stocking levels and procurement of third-party products.
• Conduct product and application training for Regional Sales Managers (RSM's), Engineered Systems Distributors (ESD's) and Security Equipment Distributors (SED's)
• Participate in meetings with ESD's, Engineers and AHJ's as required.
• Manage marketing collateral materials - data sheets, manuals, etc.
• Conduct market research and obtain feedback from clients to improve existing products.
• Liaison with the production team regarding issues, foreseeable problems, and effective solutions.
• Maintaining strong professional relationships internally and with customers.
• Keep up to date with new company products as well as industry/competitor trends.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support team goals and project milestones.

What You Bring

Experience That Drives Success

• Bachelor of Science Degree required, preferably in Engineering/Technology and/or Marketing.
• Product centric role for a manufacturing entity, preferably in fire or life safety.
• Understanding of gated new product development process.
• Aptitude for understanding technical product line.
• Ability to deliver technical sales presentations to customers at the executive level.

Key Strengths & Skills

• Success in working and driving results in a cross-functional environment.
• Excellent presentation skills
• Effective at assessing customer needs and proposing solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective organization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel overnight for customer meetings, trade shows and internal meetings

Our Culture

• We build strong relationships-with teammates, partners, and customers
• We take pride in knowing every product we build serves the purpose of protecting lives
• We listen actively, coach frequently, and own our results
• We foster innovation, value curiosity, and believe that experimentation is part of growth
• We create a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone belongs
• We take ownership of our work-quality and safety are at the core of what we do

Benefits That Matter

• Employee Ownership Program - You're not just an employee-you're an owner. We share success together.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Financial Wellness programs including complimentary Certified Financial Planner sessions
• Recognition programs that celebrate individual and team wins
• A mission-driven team that supports life-saving outcomes, every day

Location

This is a full-time position, on-site at our Maple Grove, MN location. The expected schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, but an occasional shift in hours may be necessary to accommodate project schedules.
Ready to Apply?

Ready to make a real impact? If you're driven, curious, and excited to grow with a team that's changing the world-and where you're not just an employee but an owner-we want you on board!

Join us, and let's create safer environments together-making a global difference you'll be proud to own.