Product Manager

Guided Search Partners (GSP)

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We’re partnering with a well-established manufacturer of laboratory instruments used across oil, gas, petrochemical, and refining applications. The organization supports customers globally with highly specialized analytical equipment that plays a critical role in operational decision‑making and regulatory compliance.

This Product Manager opportunity is open due to an upcoming retirement, creating a rare chance to step into a well‑defined role with ownership and continuity. The position sits at the center of both sustaining and advancing a respected product portfolio, while also shaping the next generation of instruments through new product development.

The work is compelling for someone who enjoys being hands‑on—engaging directly with customers, translating voice‑of‑customer insights into strategy, and guiding products from concept through commercialization. This role is well‑suited for a growth‑minded Product Manager who wants increased responsibility and a path toward broader leadership over time.

This role owns the full product lifecycle, blending strategy, execution, and customer engagement.

• Lead full lifecycle product management for analytical instruments used in oil & gas applications, from roadmap through launch and sustainment.
• Develop product strategies informed by voice‑of‑customer input, market trends, and competitive analysis.
• Partner directly with customers to understand applications, challenges, and unmet needs—bringing those insights back into product decisions.
• Drive new product development initiatives while also improving and sustaining existing products.
• Build and maintain product roadmaps that balance innovation, customer demand, and business priorities.
• Support market development efforts through pricing strategy, positioning, and value messaging.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, product development, sales, and leadership to align execution with strategy.
• Analyze market data and performance metrics to guide product decisions and continuous improvement.

You’re a hands‑on Product Manager who enjoys being close to both the customer and the product. You ask good questions, listen carefully, and translate technical detail into clear priorities and decisions.

You’re comfortable balancing strategy with execution and thrive in environments where initiative and ownership are valued. Growth motivates you—not just in the products you manage, but in your own career trajectory.

You’re the type who wants to build something meaningful now, while positioning yourself for bigger opportunities ahead.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 3 years of Product Management experience with laboratory instruments.
• Experience managing products through full lifecycle and new product development.
• Background in oil & gas applications preferred, though flexibility exists.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Customer‑facing experience with the ability to translate technical needs into product strategy.
• A grounded, driven professional interested in long‑term growth and expanded responsibility.

This Product Manager directly shapes the instruments customers rely on for critical oil & gas analysis. Your work influences product direction, customer satisfaction, and the company’s ability to compete and grow in a specialized market.

You’ll work closely with senior leadership, including the VP of Product Development, and have visibility across the organization.oun With a stable foundation, an experienced team, and a clear succession story, this is the right moment to step into a role with both impact and runway.

• Reports to the Vice President of Product Development.
• Works within a product organization of approximately seven team members.
• Partners closely with engineering, sales, customers, and executive leadership.