Principal Product Manager for Automation Systems
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Principal Product Manager for Automation Systems
Location: Bloomington, MN
Work Model: On‑site
Pay: $ - $ per year
Company Overview: Spectrum Safety Solutions, a global leader in fire detection and suppression solutions, is a privately‑held company owned by Sentinel Capital Partners after being carved out from Carrier’s Fire & Security business in July 2024. With approximately 1,500 employees operating in more than 20 countries, Spectrum Safety Solutions’ flagship brands include Det‑Tronics, Marioff, Autronica, and Fireye. Det‑Tronics specializes in industrial life safety solutions, delivering globally trusted products and automation control systems for high‑hazard applications.
What we are looking for: An Automation Expert with deep industry knowledge and a passion for innovation, digital transformation, and go‑to‑market strategy to lead our next‑generation Automation Control System portfolio. The candidate should be an ambitious, entrepreneurial leader with strong communication skills and experience in the Fire & Gas Industry.
Key Responsibilities- Owns and drives product lifecycle management and the P&L for Integrated Fire & Gas Detection Automation Control System and Solution.
- Drives and shapes the next generation of Automation System and the digital transformation.
- Owns the 4
Ps:
Product, Price, Place and Promotion. - Ensures that training, marketing material, value proposition and differentiation are available and delivered in a compelling way.
- Owns the portfolio across its lifecycle (from introduction to phase out) and the respective processes including the stage‑gate product development process across teams.
- Partners across the organization to identify and prioritize the roadmap towards the business objectives.
- Works with the wider Product Management Team to define and execute the integrated Fire, Gas and Systems product portfolio multi‑year strategy.
- Identifies and partners with third‑party suppliers to expand the offering to improve the value proposition or accelerate time to market.
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- 5+ years Product Management or Product Development experience.
- Knowledge of Industrial Automation and Control Systems (e.g., PLC, DCS, SIS, ESD, Building Automation, Fire Control).
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
- Understanding of the Fire and Gas Industry.
- Significant experience developing product road maps, business plans and business cases, and executing product development plans.
- Demonstrated aptitude in leveraging human‑centered design principles (UX) to deliver customer‑focused products and solutions.
- Entrepreneurial and innovative with a strategic mindset.
- Knowledge of digital trends of the industry and implementation in concrete products or systems.
- Ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and work across all levels of the organization.
- Executive presence with polished communication skills, demonstrating creativity and technical expertise.
- Assertive and confident with a strong point of view while able to support other perspectives; intent on building trusting and collaborative partnerships.
- Well‑versed in all aspects of product lifecycle management & development.
- Strong business acumen, including solid understanding of financial analysis methods.
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