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Graco · 1 day ago

Product Manager

Rogers, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$74K/yr - $130K/yr

3+ years exp

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. The Product Manager will manage the full product lifecycle for the assigned product category, collaborating with various teams to execute a 5-year product roadmap and ensure alignment with customer needs and divisional goals.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Discover valuable problems to solve and validate potential solutions with customers and the market

Develop a deep understanding of business goals and processes to inform product priorities and improvement recommendations

Socialize the product strategy and ensure a common understanding among internal and external stakeholders

Lead product strategy, planning, and lifecycle management efforts to support the ongoing evolution and innovation of the product line

Monitor business, marketing and technology trends and competitive intelligence to inform product strategy and proactively propose new solutions

Establish product roadmaps and release plans that satisfy requirements and achieve desired customer outcomes

Contribute to translating desired business outcomes into actionable product and technical requirements

Continuously monitor and evaluate product performance, including sales and usage metrics, to monitor product health and make maintain/refresh/retirement recommendations and decisions

Define, track and communicate relevant KPIs for the product to measure performance and contribution to business goals and strategy

Guide and empower the product engineering team to scope, plan and deliver work, applying established delivery methodologies (e.g. agile methodology) and best practices (e.g. reusability)

Collaborate with category marketing to drive adoption and consumption of product capabilities, inclusive of identifying specific product experience enhancements intended to drive acquisition and expansion

Execute a five-year product roadmap for assigned product category that is in alignment with the division’s global strategy and market trends

Lead product development processes from ideation to launch, working closely with engineering and operations

Effectively partner with operations and engineering for product development execution to the Customer Requirements Documentation (CRD)

Oversee testing and validation of new products to ensure they meet quality and performance standards

Manage entire product category lifecycle, from introduction to exit

Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to discuss cost structures and explore alternative options to optimize product development costs without compromising quality

Work closely with engineering teams to assess the feasibility of proposed solutions and prioritize features based on technical constraints and business objectives

Define clear product scopes, outlining features, functionalities and deliverables to meet customer needs and expectations

Develop technical product content and SKU information to support sales and marketing efforts

Manage SKU rationalization and portfolio management for assigned products

Identify and evaluate technical requirements and optimization across products

Identify and address product certification requirements necessary for compliance and marketing acceptance

Utilize data analytics to continuously re-evaluate product performance and customer satisfaction, adjusting as necessary to meeting evolving market demands

Capture, analyze and standardize product finding to drive continuous improvement and maintain consistency in product data

Establish and implement field tests and demo plans to maximize product impact and validations

Partner with training and engineering teams to develop and deliver product training materials, covering operation, service, maintenance and repair

Manage trademark registration process for new products to protect intellectual property rights and prevent infringement

Plan and conduct field tests with customers prior to product launch to gather feedback, identify potential issues, and validate product functionality

Coordinate and oversee material testing processes to ensure product quality, compliance and durability

Qualification

Product managementData analyticsCross-functional collaborationTechnical aptitudeMarket researchCustomer engagementCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsProject managementPresentation skills

Required

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

3+ years of experience in product development and management

Proven track record of successfully managing products from concept to launch

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage complex projects

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience reporting to senior leadership

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making

Technical aptitude with the ability to understand complex engineering concepts

Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time, both domestic or international

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT)