What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager position at Jomar Valve?
**CANDIDATE MUST RESIDE IN METRO-DETROIT AREA TO BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITION**
Overview:
Jomar Valve, a manufacturer and distributor of innovative plumbing, industrial and HVAC components is seeking a Product Manager to join the team. This role requires excellent project management skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of the product development lifecycle. Hybrid remote work can be made available under the proper conditions.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive product launch plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
- Collaborate with product launch team members to define launch objectives and strategies
- Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure product readiness and manage technical dependencies
- Partner with the marketing department to develop effective positioning, messaging, and promotional materials
- Work with sales to communicate timelines, create training materials if needed, and support the development of sales strategies
- Monitor and report on launch progress, identifying and mitigating risks and issues.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by conducting post-launch reviews and implementing lessons learned
- Successfully collaborating with different vendors by defining the scope and deliverables, monitoring and measuring their performance, and managing risks and contingencies
- Learning industry best practices for successful product launches and incorporating them into future company launches
- Assist Marketing department with general tasks including but not limited to promotion and marketing of products
- Assist Engineering department with various tasks involving product technical support and product sales support
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field
- 5 years of experience in product management, product marketing, or a related role
- Proven track record of successfully launching products in a fast-paced environment
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence across all levels of the organization
- Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions
- Deep understanding of market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape
- Experience with agile development methodologies and product management tools.
- Familiarity with market research techniques and data analysis.
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional team
Jomar Valve is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
