What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager position at FS-Elliott?
Description
FS-Elliott is hiring a Product Manager to lead strategic planning and product development for aftermarket and control systems. The role involves managing a parts and control systems portfolio to boost profitability and growth, aligning with customer needs and market trends. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in centrifugal compressors and air compressor controls, along with proven strategic and collaborative skills in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs and competitive positioning within the aftermarket and control systems segments.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy that aligns with the company’s goals.
- Monitor industry developments and recommend adjustments to the product roadmap as needed.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, global services and R&D teams to guide product design and development.
- Define product requirements, specification, and performance targets based on market needs and customer feedback.
- Ensure timely delivery of products and solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Work closely with sales and marketing teams to develop customer-centric messaging, tools, and campaigns.
- Support sales and applications engineering by providing technical expertise and product knowledge.
- Collect customer feedback related to aftermarket and control systems product offering.
- Develop pricing strategies and manage product profitability.
- Track product performance metrics and ensure alignment with financial goals.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
- Lead cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between product strategy and operational execution.
- Act as a liaison between stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
- Present product updates, business cases, and strategic initiatives to executive leadership
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electric or Electro-Mechanical Engineering for a four-year college or university, or equivalents combination of education and experience.
- Basic knowledge of Product Management principles and theory, and experience with new product development processes preferred.
- Strong technical understanding of centrifugal air compressor technologies, including compressed air control systems, applications and market dynamics preferred.
- Proven ability to develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps.
- Demonstrated Customer Centric attitude.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills including ability to listen attentively and to communicate information clearly and effectively
- Interpersonal influence; able to collaborate and work closely with other departments and leadership
- Excellent problem solving, process analysis, and improving business practice skills
- Outstanding time-management skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time while meeting deadlines
- Self-motivated, resourceful and adaptable; able to work independently within team focused environment
- Must possess a strong personal desire for improvement and the desire to motivate others to be better tomorrow than they are today
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 software; CRM, ERP & Marketing Automation systems experience preferred
- Willingness to travel as needed to meet with customers, attend industry events, and support global teams.
About FS-Elliott
FS-Elliott is a global leader in the engineering and manufacturing of oil-free, centrifugal compressors with operations in over 90 countries. Building on a 50-year tradition of excellence, we combine an unwavering commitment to quality with the desire for advancing technology to bring value to our customers, allowing them to increase their productivity and lower system operating costs.
