Zurn Elkay Water Solutions · 4 days ago
Director of Product Management
Cary, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expZurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. The Director of Product Management plays a pivotal role in guiding the long-term vision and strategic direction of the organization and in the successful commercialization of new products in the markets.
ConsultingManufacturingWaterWater Purification
Responsibilities
Lead the development of the business unit’s strategic plan, and commercialization strategies for new products ensuring alignment with overall objectives of the organization
Drive the execution of strategic initiatives by coordinating cross-functional teams, allocating resources, and managing timelines
Ensure effective communication and alignment throughout the organization
Define growth strategies and play a key role in execution of those growth plans
Define and execute the product vision and strategy to align with overall business objectives, market trends, and customer needs
Guide product managers in creating product roadmaps and overseeing release plans to translate strategy into actionable items for development teams
Drive product simplification by utilizing 80/20 approach
Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, opportunities & threats, customer needs and opportunities for product differentiation
Utilize insights to inform strategic decision-making & mitigating risk and to inform product positioning and go-to-market strategies
Monitor competitor activities, market dynamics, and industry benchmarks to assess the competitive landscape
Develop strategies to capitalize on strengths and address weaknesses
Foster a culture of strategic thinking and alignment across departments and business units
Promote collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement to achieve strategic goals
Hire, train, and manage product managers, providing mentorship and career development support
Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership and channel partners
Build relationships, solicit feedback, and communicate strategic priorities effectively
Collaborate closely with product development, marketing, sales, operations, and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of commercialization plans
Present product strategies, roadmaps, and key performance metrics to executive leadership and external stakeholders
Identify and evaluate potential growth opportunities, including partnerships, acquisitions, and new market expansions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess feasibility and develop implementation plans
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track progress against strategic objectives and to track success of product commercialization efforts
Regularly assess performance, identify areas for improvement, and recommend corrective actions
Engage with key customers, reps, opinion leaders, and stakeholders to gather feedback, validate product concepts, and identify unmet needs
Build relationships and gather insights to inform product development and marketing strategies
Work closely with the sales team, product management and manufacturer reps to gather necessary requirements for sales enablement
Provide support and guidance to ensure sales readiness and effectiveness
Identify and evaluate distribution channels, partners, and sales channels to maximize market reach and penetration
Develop channel strategies and partnerships to drive product adoption and revenue growth
Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the commercialization team
Identify opportunities for process optimization, efficiency gains, and best practices implementation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
An MBA is highly desired
8-12 years of results-oriented experience in an industrial marketing or industrial product management environment
Proven success in development and execution of strategic roadmap by identifying and validating markets/verticals, define how to win commercially
Demonstrated success in development and execution of product roadmap
Experience in Product Commercialization/NPI through leading a multi-functional team on the introduction of new products into the market
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated success as an energizing, empowering leader
Active involvement in managing and growing brands
High energy, entrepreneurial and 'work-hard-play-hard' mindset
Creative thinker; strong analytical and decision-making skills
Proven success at managing and leading a team of professionals
Authority on marketing strategy development to maximize brand awareness, market penetration and expansion strategies
Well organized with exceptional written, verbal and formal presentation skills
Seasoned, strategic, hands-on, consultative and collaborative approach
Builds consensus on strategies and tactics with all stakeholders
Exceptional track record of dealing with and influencing internal and external customers
Must possess team & organizational effectiveness skills & strong financial/strategic acumen
Able to secure buy-in for initiatives from all management levels including senior leaders
Capacity to listen and accept the views of others without abandoning own position
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Matching 401(k) Contribution
Health Savings Account
Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
12 Paid Holidays
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Educational Reimbursement
Matching Gift Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!
Company
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is a supplier of clean water products for the residential, commercial, education, and industrial sector.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2012-03-30IPO
Leadership Team
Craig Wehr
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
David J Pauli
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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2025-11-11
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