Global Product Manager

Job SummaryThe purpose of this role is to achieve sustained sales growth, profitability, and improve customer satisfaction with the assigned Waukesha Cherry-Burrell (WCB) brand product offering.At SPX FLOW, Product Managers act as owners of their assigned product line(s) and drive global growth initiatives, providing strategic direction, documenting new product development justification, prioritizing development and marketing initiatives, developing pricing strategies, and providing value proposition training to both our commercial sales organizations, channel partners, and end-user customers.The role is expected to achieve product line targets for orders, vitality, and profitability through participation in strategic planning, value proposition definition, market and competitor research, forecasting, new product development initiation, and product lifecycle management. This role requires activity at both a strategic and tactical level across all relevant markets and regions. The incumbent will work as part of the cross-functional team including new product development (NPD) engineering, commercial sales, operations, supply chain, marketing, and finance.Success in this role requires a knowledge of market conditions and customer needs, combined with a deep understanding of the features, functions, and benefits of the product offering. The incumbent will foster and demonstrate a culture of ownership, innovation, continuous improvement, and a bias toward action to deliver results.Principal Duties And ResponsibilitiesBusiness & Portfolio OwnershipOwn product line performance: orders, margin, growth vs. annual operating plan (AOP) targetsDefine product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle managementDrive pricing strategy, price realization, and profitabilityApply 80/20 principles to optimize portfolio and prioritize resource allocationMarket & Competitive IntelligenceLead market sizing, segmentation, and competitive benchmarkingCapture Voice of Customer (VOC) and translate into actionable insightsIdentify growth opportunities across geographies, channels, and applicationsDevelop differentiated value propositions to strengthen market positionGrowth & Go-to-Market ExecutionBuild business cases and prioritize NPD / R&D investmentsDrive projects stage-gate process and ensure successful product launchesEnable sales through tools, training, and customer engagementPartner with marketing on campaigns and commercial initiativesOperational Alignment & DeliveryCoordinate cross-functional execution (Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance)Support Sales, Inventory, Operations, Planning (SIOP) forecasting, backlog management, and lifecycle transitionsLead product communications including launches, promotions, and obsolescenceSupport continuous improvement efforts across cost, quality, and deliveryMETRICSProduct line orders growth and revenue compared to AOP targetsProduct line profitability (standard and gross margins, price realization)New product vitality index (sales of products launched within last 5 years)Forecast accuracy for SIOP processTimely execution of defined initiatives product training, promotion activities, etc.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesProduct strategy, roadmap development, and lifecycle managementProduct line ownership including P&L, pricing, and forecastingNew product development (stage-gate) and successful product launchesMarket analysis, competitive intelligence, and business case developmentStrong commercial acumen with ability to drive growth and profitabilityCross-functional leadership and ability to influence without authorityAnalytical thinking and data-driven decision-makingExcellent communication skills with ability to engage customers and senior leadershipSelf-driven, adaptable, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced global environmentEducation And ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field5+ years in a product management role, preferably within industrial or business to business (B2B) manufacturingExperience owning product strategy, pricing, and lifecycle managementStrong analytical, commercial, and cross-functional leadership skillsBroad product and market knowledge in responsible product line areaCOMPETENCIESInfluence and negotiationCommunication for understandingCollaboration across boundariesCustomer insight and curiosityInformation analysisImprovement and innovation mindsetDecision making and risk takingBusiness and financial acumenAcceptance of accountability for resultsAligning Performance for SuccessFocusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.Building a Successful TeamUsing appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals.Building TrustInteracting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.Coaching and Developing OthersProviding feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and responsibilities.CommunicationClearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others’ thoughts and actions. Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.Continuous ImprovementOriginating actions to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities; generating ideas, and implementing solutions.Continuous LearningActively identifying new ideas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.Customer FocusEnsuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs.Delegating ResponsibilityAllocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate others to maximize the organization’s and individuals’ effectiveness.Facilitating ChangeEncouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.Gaining CommitmentUsing appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas and plans; modifying one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.Planning and OrganizingEstablishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.WORKING CONDITIONSThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Working conditions are normal for an office and/or client site workshop or warehousing facility. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet, however local and client sites can be unpredictable and associated safety equipment should be worn accordingly.SPX FLOW VALUESSPX FLOW employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below.QUALITYQuality encompasses all aspects of SPX FLOW’s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to products, processes, and the quality systems. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.DISCLAIMERSPX FLOW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.