Global Product Manager

Global Product Manager
The Global product Manager is responsible for managing, developing and driving profitable business growth for the Flygt 7000/7600 Range, including related accessories.
This role manages its products through the whole lifecycle by gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product roadmap, value proposition and working closely with R&D to delivering and introducing winning products to the market in close collaboration with the commercial teams.
This position is responsible for developing and executing strategies to maximize product line profitability including; managing strategic and market pricing, defining value-engineering priorities, products to be discontinued and working with marketing to promote profitable product lines to suitable applications.
Responsibilities:
Develop product portfolio roadmap covering product positioning and value proposition per product line to serve as input into product development resource allocation, business development and communications
Manage the product life cycle (launch to end-of-life) strategy and execution including identifying “sweet spot” applications in municipal, Building/Residential and Industrial markets by ensuring competitiveness of products (costs, features, price)
Understands and specifies market requirements and market and technology trends for current and future products by conducting product related market research supported by Voice of Customer received through on-going visits to customers and other stakeholders
Collaborates with Sales, Marketing, and R&D to drive next generation value propositions
Drive and execute product launches according to the product marketing launch process in close collaboration with the Vertical Marketing, Commercial Teams and Communications.
Ensure that after-market and service are an integral part of the product’s value proposition
Active participation in the development of sales tools and ensure its product data is updated
Responsible for understanding and providing the level of product support needed for sales channels to be successful in selling and growing the portfolio.



Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution, or equivalent. MBA preferred
A higher degree in Business Administration, is preferred.
Demonstrated experience working in an international environment in a matrix organization within an engineering company
Demonstrate excellent computer, communication, presentation, management and analytical skills. Be able to resolve difficult technical and business issues. Be a self-starter with high motivation to achieve goals.
A minimum of 3-5 years previous experience in product management in an industrial equipment environment (specific pump industry experience is preferred).