Product Management Director

Role Description

Paige Water & Outdoor Solutions is seeking a Director of Product Management to lead the development, commercialization, and continuous improvement of cable and connectivity products serving various applications.

This is a hands-on product leadership role for someone who brings strong technical knowledge, sound commercial judgment, and an entrepreneurial approach to product development. You will help identify new market opportunities, translate customer needs into scalable product solutions, and guide products from early concept through design, testing, launch, and ongoing improvement.

The ideal candidate is comfortable moving between:

• Technical design discussions
• Customer conversations
• Quality investigations
• Cost analysis
• Product strategy

Reporting to the business segment’s Vice President, you will work closely with commercial leadership and cross-functional partners across various departments. This role offers a remote work arrangement with a preference for candidates in the Eastern or Central time zone and approximately 30% travel for various business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Five or more years of experience in product development, product engineering, electrical design, technical product management, or a related engineering function.
• Demonstrated experience bringing products or engineered solutions from initial concept through design, testing, validation, and commercial launch.
• Strong knowledge of electrical system design, wire and cable selection, component sizing, system integration, and technical documentation.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or approving technical specifications, product drawings, schematics, design calculations, bills of material, or related engineering documentation.
• Experience evaluating electrical performance, environmental conditions, material requirements, safety considerations, cost, and manufacturability during product development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives involving engineering, operations, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, sales, and other commercial functions.
• Ability to evaluate technical alternatives and make sound decisions that balance product performance, quality, cost, timing, customer requirements, and scalability.
• Working knowledge of product cost, pricing considerations, margin, manufacturing requirements, and commercial viability.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical subjects clearly to various stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and build structure where processes may still be developing.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20%.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering, business administration, product management, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience with wire and cable products used in various industrial applications (preferred).
• Knowledge of conductor materials, insulation compounds, jacket materials, voltage ratings, environmental requirements, electrical sizing, and cable construction (preferred).
• Familiarity with codes, certifications, testing requirements, and industry standards applicable to wire and cable products (preferred).
• Experience working directly with various stakeholders in related industries (preferred).
• Experience creating or formalizing product-development, commercialization, quality, or stage-gate processes (preferred).
• Experience with customer discovery, market analysis, competitive research, product strategy, pricing, portfolio management, or go-to-market planning (preferred).
• Experience working directly with manufacturing partners, suppliers, quality teams, supply chain teams, sales organizations, and channel partners (preferred).
• Experience leading or mentoring product management, engineering, technical, or cross-functional teams (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes across functions without relying solely on direct reporting authority (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $170,000 to $200,000 and performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple medical plan options (CDHP and PPO).
• Robust Financial Security: Company-paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, plus options for supplemental plans.
• Generous Time Off: PTO plan with paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid compassionate care leave.
• Wellness & Support Programs: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and telehealth access.
• Extras That Matter: Dental and vision plans, FSAs/HSAs with company contributions, pet insurance, legal services, and ID theft protection.