Product Manager - Pumps

Product Manager – Pumps (Residential Pool Pumps) Location: Apex, NC. Responsibilities 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 forecast revenue, margin, and mix optimization for the Pump portfolio. Own product‑level pricing strategy, value positioning, and promotional recommendations; track performance versus planning and 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, translating needs into clear requirements and trade‑off 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 a total Pentair solution is aligned and the best‑in‑class pool pad. Monitor market trends, customer feedback, regulatory changes, technology advancements, and competitive activity to inform roadmap updates and continuous improvement. Ensure 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 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 and the ability to influence without authority. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. 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. 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 Full‑time position with an annualized base pay range of $82,300 to $152,800 per year. Additional compensation may include an annual incentive bonus. Benefits Health benefits, generous 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, disability, life, critical illness, and accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance. Equal Opportunity Employer Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue improving everyday. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pentair plc