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Product Manager II

_The Company_

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

As a member of the Drinking Water team, the Sr. Product Manager is respsible for driving the development & execution of the drinking water roadmap across NPD and Sustaining project workflows. They will work with a cross functional team to drive revenue and profitability goals within the drinking water category. This position will reside in Downers Grove, IL and requires up to 25% - 50% travel, pending product activities.

Key Accountabilities

+ Collaborate with product management team to develop strategic product roadmap for drinking water category.

+ Gather & develop product ideas from competitive benchmarking, VOC, and commercial & REP network feedback.

+ Identify and execute specific product development projects and other key business initiatives in support of the strategic plan and business roadmap. This includes overseeing the product development process to successfully implement new products and feature additions (Define / Direction / Design / Deliver).

+ Define success criteria for projects. Responsible for identifying all product requirement specifications for assigned projects.

+ Partner with marketing and commercial teams to create in person and webinar training programs to educate customers, REP’s, and employees.

+ Own process & dashboards for gathering product analytics, competitive intelligence, and pricing to ensure products are positioned properly within the market and identify trends.

+ Interface heavily with Sales including participation in customer shows and visits.

+ As required, lead annual improvement priorities (AIP’s). Ensure successful definition and execution of AIP projects to deliver business unit objectives.

+ Be advocate for and expert with the product. Emphasis on part numbers, customer requirements, competitive positions, configurations, applications, and “How to Sell”.

+ Become a champion for continuous improvement across the business.

+ Utilize Zurn Elkay Business System (ZEBS) for effective process development, problem solving, and countermeasure activities.

Qualifications/Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree Engineering, Business, or Marketing. MBA ideal

+ 7+ years product management experience required.

+ Experience with water management or plumbing products.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Drives Results – Consistently achieves results

+ Action Oriented – Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

+ Persuades – Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.

+ Business, Technology and Market Acumen

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills required, as well as excellent presentation skills. Ability to confidently and persuasively present to senior leadership team and key customers essential.

+ Demonstrated experience analyzing data using spreadsheet applications and leveraging data to drive fact-based decision making and process improvement

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The compensation range(s) identified below are a good faith estimate of the salary expected to be paid as performed from these locations. Actual salaries may vary based on compensable factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, education and training, and other relevant business and organizational factors. Most candidates will start in the lower half of the range.

The Salary Range - $115,000 - $160,000

Total Rewards and Benefits

+ Competitive Salary

+ Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance

+ Matching 401(k) Contribution

+ Health Savings Account

+ Educational Reimbursement

+ Matching Gift Program

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

_Total Rewards and Benefits_

+ Competitive Salary

+ Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance

+ Matching 401(k) Contribution

+ Health Savings Account

+ Up to 3 Weeks Vacation

+ 12 Paid Holidays

+ Annual Bonus Eligibility

+ Educational Reimbursement

+ Matching Gift Program

THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation

_What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one?_

_A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time._

In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse.

Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.

What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture.

While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most.

Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values.

We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.