Director Product Line

Job Summary:

The Product Line Director is responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of the Artificial Lift product lines, from initial concept through development, launch, and post-launch performance. This role involves strategic planning, market analysis, and cross-functional leadership to ensure the product line meets business objectives and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement product line strategies that align with the company s overall business goals.
• Marketing & Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify market size, trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape. Assist in development of marketing collateral including case studies, presentations and other customer facing communications.
• Product Development: Lead the product development process, including defining product requirements, working with engineering and design teams, and managing timelines.
• Portfolio Management: Oversee the product portfolio, ensuring a balanced mix of products that meet market demands and profitability targets.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with marketing, sales, finance, and operations teams to ensure successful product launches and ongoing product performance.
• Customer Focus: Monitor customer feedback and satisfaction, making adjustments to the product line as necessary to meet customer expectations.
• Financial Oversight: Manage the product line budget, including cost analysis, pricing strategies, and profitability tracking.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all products meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a forward-thinking mindset.
• Strong focus on customer needs and satisfaction.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, excellent communication and leadership abilities, proficiency in market research and financial analysis, and a deep understanding of product development processes.

Education

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

Required Experience

• Working technical knowledge of Artificial Lift products such as Rod lift, Electric Submersible Pumps (ESP), Gas Lift, Progressive Cavity Pump (PCP), Plunger Lift or Hydraulic Lift. (Required)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product management, or Technical Engineering Design experience of Artificial Lift products.

About FET
FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forum s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.