KSB US · 1 day ago
Technical Product Management - North America
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expKSB US is a leading supplier of pumps and valves, committed to providing high-efficiency products for various applications. The Technical Product Manager will own the technical definition and lifecycle management of standardized centrifugal pumps for the North American market, ensuring compliance and profitability while coordinating with multiple teams.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Translate business strategy and market requirements into executable product definitions by structuring standard variants, technical configurations, compliance requirements, and licensing for the North American market
Establish requirements and coordinate execution as single-threaded owner for technical, commercial, and digital documentation, ensure timely creation and accuracy across all systems and for assigned product lines
Support product localization by aligning factories and local teams on technical requirements and design for North American market introduction
Define and operationalize requirements for standard variants and inventory/fulfillment strategies (SKD/CKD, spares, kits, buy-outs), based on approved technical executions and market input, in close collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Market Areas
Drive product profitability and growth through pricing and cost optimization, customer value maximization, and market- and competitive-driven technical and commercial product adaptations, in alignment with Market Areas, Finance, and factories
Own lifecycle and information governance across the assigned product portfolio, covering changes, upgrades, phase-in/phase-out, compliance, and factory documentation, and orchestrating the flow of technical product data from Product Management and factories to market segments and local teams
Ensure aftermarket and service readiness, including parts structures, BOMs, kits, service documentation, and registered products
Organize and support product training for sales, service, and market teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
5+ years of experience in technical product management, product engineering, or application engineering within a manufacturing environment
Proficiency with ERP, CAD tools, selection software, and product data management (PDM) systems
Familiarity with applicable industry standards (e.g., ANSI, ASME) and an understanding of North American regional compliance and design requirements
Working knowledge of pricing structures, cost drivers, and margin optimization
Strong single-threaded ownership mindset, with accountability for outcomes end to end
Standard business mindset, driving scalable, standardized solutions over one-off or custom designs
Confident stakeholder management and organizational resilience, able to navigate complex matrix structures and drive alignment across functions
Strong project execution skills, including establishing and documenting project structures and aligning teams against milestones and deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels and functions
Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and responsiveness to customer and market needs
Preferred
Experience working with European pump manufacturers
Benefits
Fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions
Flexible working time models
Individual training opportunities
The best career prospects
Company
KSB US
KSB US is a member of the KSB family of companies and combines innovative technology and excellent service to provide intelligent solutions.
501-1000 employees
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