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Badger Meter · 1 day ago

Senior Product Manager

Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company dedicated to preserving and protecting the world's water resources. The Senior Product Manager will be responsible for managing product lines, conducting competitive analysis, and coordinating with various departments to ensure successful product planning and execution.

ManufacturingProduct DesignWater

Responsibilities

Develop short- and long-range business plans for the product lines consistent with market needs and corporate strategic plans, forecast business for the product lines within the business segment, and coordinate with Manufacturing and Purchasing to manage inventory and lead times

Define and maintain detailed functional definitions of new products based on analysis of market requirements, corporate objectives and available technology and develop marketing plans for the specific products, including sales objectives, target market, target applications and promotion to achieve business plan objectives for assigned products

Determine product pricing and pricing strategies/policies based on established gross margin objectives and preparation of plans for margin improvement where necessary

Prepare competitive analysis and formulation of competitive counter strategies for new and existing products

Attend technical symposiums and exhibits to maintain knowledge on available and competitive technology and to become a thought leader in the market

Manage product life cycle, including initiation of product improvements, enhancements, approval of change notices and product obsolescence consistent with business plans

Determine total market and available market for the product lines within the business segment and manage new product launch process from beginning of marketing specification stage through launch/release to the market

Conduct tasks in accordance with applicable Badger Meter policies and procedures

Coordinate with strategic business partners (Engineering, Support Services, Manufacturing, Sales, Sales Division, and Support Services) to ensure achievement of business plan objectives and implement the product training and distribution plans

Manage assigned white labeled product agreements as they pertain to the business segment and products within the business segment

Qualification

Product managementMarket analysisPricing strategiesMicrosoft OfficeSoftware development toolsWork standardsInitiating actionCommunicationCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or a related field required

5+ years of related experience in a similar field desired. Significant experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required

Preferred

Master's Degree

Comfortable with software development tools and methodologies

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Annual Bonus

Eligible for Annual Pay Increases

Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays

Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!

Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more

Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250

Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options