Product Manager - Hot Water Heating

Responsible for development and execution of the growth strategy for a given product line(s). Responsible for growth and profitability of a given Product Line(s), globally, including price management and controls. Key representative of a given Product Line. Responsible for consolidating and articulating customers’ voice (globally) on New Product Development (NPD) strategy and ensure alignment with business plan. Responsible for defining and maintaining product, customer and market segmentation. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Responsible for growth and profitability of Product Line(s). Metrics to include orders volume, sales and CM for given Product Line(s) Responsible for achieving price and mix targets within product scope to achieve expected profitability Responsible for adherence to product line base cost targets to ensure fit with overall global plan while ensuring expenditures in technology, marketing, etc. are adequate to accomplish product line goals Responsible for global NPD launch plans, including coordination of internal and external resources Partners with Marketing Leader and Sales leaders during NPD launches to provide input into marketing budget required to launch the NPDs Responsible for providing input to major reviews and operating pulses, including Business Plans, Strategy Plan, AOP, and other periodic estimates that are required by the business. Inputs will include financial projections (orders, sales and CM by product line) and specific commitments for growth from commercial programs and NPI launches Works with Sales teams to create and maintain a quotation tool that will help to highlight opportunities and risks to the planned financial performance of the business (based on given product lines) Responsible for representing the given product lines' view on orders, sales and CM. Work with sales teams and marketing to set up an effective and efficient framework for this activity that highlights actions to improve forecast and results Develop and execute Product Line business plan for the region and lead/facilitate the execution of strategy Work with sales, and marketing team to develop/improve go to market strategy and ensure sufficient and effective sales resource and channel partner strategy/management Work with all functions across the organization to ensure adequate and effective resource dedication to support and execute strategy Understand market need, trends and competitor intelligence for the given Product Line(s). Design, develop, track, and update competitive intelligence and market penetration database Lead/Drive a close and effective working relationship between functional groups Own collection and reporting of global product quality issues, represent product line(s) voice on resolution decisions and action plans Focal point for global intelligence/ expertise on competition, standards and policy position Work with Sourcing to create a secure and efficient supply chain for “system” delivery Work with the sales, and technology teams on process and metric improvement plans Leverage best practice from other platforms and share with other H&HWS business leaders Build the mid-term strategy in terms of priorities, partnerships and business development EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree, Engineering/Marketing/Business Degree or similar MBA preferred QUALIFICATIONS: Four to six years commercial or industrial market Product Management experience Deep product line domain expertise Proven success in developing and implementing business plans Proven leadership ability to lead virtual teams and work across a matrix Must have strong influencing skills Must possess excellent presentation and communication skills Outstanding interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building strong team relationships Imagination and courage: Proactive, creative work style and a self-starter Willingness to travel, as required. Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office suite) required Product line management / Sales Management experience Relevant engineering experience Successful track record working with or strong understanding of product management processes 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. Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world-class, water-related solutions focused on: Drainage and Water Reuse HVAC and Hot Water Plumbing and Flow Control Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting We are a $1.9 billion global company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a presence in five (5) continents and twenty-four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages. As a people-first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but through actions. This includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected. We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world – a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and our environmental and social commitments, such as our partnership with Planet Water Foundation. Learn more about the Watts way, here. Specialties Plumbing, HVAC, Water Quality, and Gas Headquarters Americas & Corporate Headquarters: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Headquarters: Shanghai, China Company Size About 5,000 employees Website http://www.watts.com/ http://www.wattsindustries.com/ http://www.wattsasia.com/ Industry Machinery Founded 1874

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