Senior Product Manager

Location: Export

** Scope of Position
** The Senior Manager of Product Management will oversee Gas Business Unit (Dormont brand) activities in the areas of; new product identification, opportunity assessment, lifecycle management of Dormont products including P&L, planning (strategic and tactical). This position interfaces with all areas of Export and Watts including sales, marketing, operations, legal and materials management. Product manager roles within Watts Water Technologies are viewed as development roles for general management tracks.

This position is responsible for supervision of the Engineering Development Product Manager and the Product and Engineering Services Manager.
** Primary

Job Duties and Responsibilities
*** Execute the Watts’ Stage Gate Process (Project/Hopper/Idea Connect Tool) to generate new ideas and launch new products.
* Develop and execute product portfolio strategy, including value proposition, value delivery model, product roadmaps and product lifecycle (new product development through obsolescence) focused on commercial grade gas appliance applications.
* Maximize performance of product line(s) as measured via orders / sales growth, profitability and cash-flow generation
* Be responsible for adherence to product line base cost targets to ensure fit with overall global plan while ensuring investments in technology, marketing, etc. are adequate to accomplish product line goals
* Be accountable for the development and execution of New Product Development launch [NPD] plans, including but not limited to coordination of internal and external resources, investment budgets, marketing campaigns/ content, and sales plans
* Be responsible for major reviews including Business Plans, Strategy Plan, Annual Operating Plan, and other periodic estimates that are required by the business. Inputs will include financial projections (orders, sales and profitability by product line) and specific commitments for growth from commercial programs and new product development launches
* Work with sales, and marketing team to develop/improve product line go to market strategy and ensure sufficient and effective sales resource and channel partner strategy/management

This position reports to the General Manager. This role is onsite and is based in Export, PA.  Create and/ or support the creation of training materials and lead training sessions to educate customers and Watts sales personnel on product technical features and benefits – Travel is required to support training activities

Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Dormont’s General Manager or Company management.

Travel Requirements:
Up to 25%. May travel to visit customers.

Required Qualifications Commercial grade gas appliance experience (OEM and/or Food service required)- Proven leadership ability to lead virtual teams and work across a matrix.

Sales Channel and or Management experience
- Relevant engineering experience
- Strong influencing skills
- Excellent presentation and communication skills

Outstanding interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building strong team relationships
* Proactive, creative work style and a self-starter
* A willingness to travel, as required.
* Flexibility to relocate, if required.
* Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
* Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, including drug screening, and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
** General Applicable Company Competencies
*** Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
* Punctuality and dependability.
* Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
* Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
* Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
* Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs:
Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be…