Associate Product Manager, Valves and HVAC

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What We Do

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.

Watts is looking for an innovative Associate Product Manager that will provide daily and ongoing product and project support to the Product Management team including monthly and quarterly financial sales, margin tracking, analysis, new product development interdepartmental project interface, customer support and quotation assistance, sales group assistance as it relates to product issues, and field support at trade shows and where needed to support product lines.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Support/lead teams in new product launches using Stage Gate Process. Manage projects with Engineering and Product Development ensuring product launch is on time and on budget.
• Updating databases, collecting requests for product requirements, and creating foundations for business cases. Develop dashboards for Product Team to manage analytics, providing “deep dives” into data, becoming the “PowerBi Expert”.
• Provide product training to the sales reps, distribution personnel, as well as customers and end users.
• Educate manufacturer reps on products and applications.
• Create product documentation and sales collateral for sales and technical presentations.
• Travel required for learning and understanding the Voice of the Customer (VOC).
• Develop relationships with all manufacturer’s representatives and specialized distributors in the region.
• Communicate company messaging to representatives, engineers, distributors, and contractors.
• Attend tradeshows and industry events as required.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Business or engineering focused.
  
  

Management

• No direct reports.
  
  

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience, preferably in technical business with valves or HVAC knowledge.
• Good comprehension of MS Office such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of PowerBI, SAP, Tableau or other similar database analytics will be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of ASME, ANSI, and specific piping industry codes and standards preferred.
• Understanding of general business practices with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to collaborate and interact at all levels and functions inside and outside of the organization
• Project management skill set.
• Ability to provide technical insight into Watts product line and solutions offerings; familiarity with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to perform on a strategic and tactical level.
• Travel up to 25%.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  
  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Work in office/manufacturing environment.
• May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.
• As required by the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)
  
  

Watts In It For You

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/
  
  

How We Work

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.