• The Product Portfolio Manager I will develop product strategies and roadmaps to drive sustainable growth and margin expansion for the Compressed Air & Gas Treatment product portfolio
• Accountable for driving sales and margin growth of the product category
• Execution will require strong leadership, drive and ability to guide and influence externally and internally within a matrixed organization
• Actively participate with cross functional teams including engineering, supply chain, sales and production to manage entire product life cycle and maintain customer satisfaction and business objectives
• Track key business performance indicators to identify and execute necessary countermeasure to achieving business/market goals to overcome obstacles or changes in market dynamics
• Responsible for leading multiple product lines (product, promotion, pricing, and channel) across the Compressed Air & Gas Treatment portfolio to drive sales and margin expansion
• Monitors sales and margin results and tracks and recommends appropriate actions
• Develop and manage the Compressed Air & Gas Treatment product portfolio strategy
• Lead the multi-generational product roadmap development process in line with division strategic plans
• Supports Winovation new product development process
• Defining customer requirements/needs and government & regulatory standards
• Support Global Product Platforms
• Ownership of product life cycle Management for the Compressed Air & Gas Treatment product portfolio
• Complexity analysis & reduction
• Manage product end-of-life cycle
• Apply POP (Parker Operating Principle)
• Support Simple by Design
• Participates in the development and implementation of appropriate response strategies
• Develops and leads IME strategies (existing product innovations/modifications/extensions)
• Develop product value propositions and be accountable for new product launches
• Investigates market needs for innovative products and works with Engineering to appropriately prioritize product development efforts for the product lines
• Support Customer Segmentation
• Conducts market research through trade associations, internet investigation and Corporate services
• Monitors competitors' position, action and products
• Maintain product literature, catalogs, technical bulletins, etc
• Manage competitive Cross-Over
• Attend customer visits, sales conferences, trade shows, as required

Attract, develop, & retain talent within the product manager function

• Four-year degree, preferably in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Business discipline
• 5-7 years product management experience required
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Applications, Salesforce)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities using effective problem solving / resolution skills and a team focus

Travel up to 25%

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates

Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays