Product Portfolio Manager
Product Portfolio Manager
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$ 93900 - 169000
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Job Description
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Market Segmentation and Positioning
Understands vertical markets the product/s serve and position it appropriately
Through ongoing customer and marketplace interaction define and document customer requirements for new products as well as desired changes/enhancements for existing products.
Product Line Pricing & Profitability
Defines initiatives for product growth and margin improvement to achieve defined product revenue and profitability leveraging product technology and commercial strategies
Works with sourcing and manufacturing to ensure maximum profitability
Works closely with the Aftermarket sales team and provide the right business tools (design estimation costing library of drawings automation etc. and sets the right pricing. Provides technical and commercial support to Sales Operations and Marketing as required
Drives both technical and commercial innovation continuously driving for product differentiation to drive profitability
Manage Product Life Cycle
Owns Product Lifecycle Management from: roadmap pricing launch and end of life management
Maintain accountability for driving product launches implementation managing and/or supporting project teams
Translates customer needs (Voice of Customer and Value Proposition) into technical requirements that leads R&D and engineering in developing a respective product offering AND/OR adjustment of sales and marketing approach
Builds consensus and drives of product strategy
Coordinates with Marketing to facilitate market collateral strategies
Competitive Landscape
Understands competitor portfolio and strengths/weaknesses developing strategies to capture market share
Participate in industry associations and working groups interacting with industry leaders and peers to develop relationships and monitor competitive activity.
Conducts marketing research and competitive analysis
Customer Value Propositions
Understands the value proposition for the product in comparison to next best alternatives and draft marketing/sales communications to reflect those
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
1. FORMAL EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelors in marketing Engineering Business or related degree
Preferred: MBA
2. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Required:
Lives our culture and exemplifies our Growth Enabling Behaviors to be highly enabled to deliver highly empowered to succeed and highly accountable to lead
Ability to think strategically and tactically as well as the ability to influence the actions and decision making of others while designing and implementing a strategy
Understands customer needs with ability to prioritize what is important to the enterprise
Proven leadership ownership and collaboration skills in crossfunctional product development and commercial environments
Proven ability to work outside boundaries to influence and collaborate with crossfunctional teams without formal authority
Strong marketing experience; businesstobusiness in our industry preferred
Strong commercial acumen; including market segmentation pricing competitive analysis and sales planning experience
Financial planning P&L management product life cycle and strategy experience
Demonstrated success developing and launching marketing promotions for industry leading products
Minimum 5 years of commercial experience focused on financial operational product management or general management
Preferred: Sales experience industry/market knowledge across water and/or wastewater portfolio and life cycle.
3. TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
Strong computer skills
Financial acumen
Communication skills
Results driven
Critical/Data Analysis
Preferred:
Negotiation skills
4. TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:
30 travel
Salary range:
$93900.00 $169000.00Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage conservation and reuse. Our products impact public utilities industrial sectors residential areas and commercial buildings with a commitment to providing smart metering network technologies and advanced analytics for water electric and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
At Xylem youll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees wellbeing through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylems transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
