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Job Description

• Insight Global is hiring a Sr Product Manager for a large manufacturer in the Ballantyne, NC area. Reporting directly to the VP Product Management, the Senior Product Manager is a strategic and execution-focused leader responsible for driving the lifecycle of a defined product portfolio, including valves, fittings, and connection technologies. This role blends market insight, customer feedback, and cross-functional collaboration to define product strategies, lead new product development (NPD), and optimize portfolio performance. The Senior Product Manager will play a key role in shaping the future of our product offerings and driving growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. A Typical Day:

• Define and execute multi-year product strategies aligned with business goals and market trends.

• Lead the development of product roadmaps and innovation pipelines, incorporating Voice of Customer (VoC) insights and competitive analysis.

• Champion the Product Lifecycle Strategy (PLS), including ideation, development, launch, and end-of-life decisions.

• Drive the stage-gate process for new product development, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and milestone achievement.

• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing to develop scalable, market-driven solutions.

• Identify unmet customer needs and emerging technologies to inform future product concepts.

• Evaluate market dynamics, customer feedback, and competitive positioning to refine product offerings.

• Rationalize underperforming SKUs and reduce portfolio complexity.

• Develop and manage pricing strategies using value-based pricing and Total Addressable Market (TAM) analysis.

• Partner with sales, marketing, and operations to ensure successful product launches and sustained market performance.

• Provide product training and support to sales teams.

• Regularly report on product performance, development milestones, and market trends to senior leadership.

• Track and report key metrics such as revenue growth, profitability, and Product Vitality Index (revenue from new products within the last 5 years).

• Foster a culture of innovation and smart risk-taking across teams.

• Mentor and coach new and junior product managers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring alignment with company standards and strategic goals.

• Share best practices, provide guidance on product management methodologies, and support onboarding and development initiatives.

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Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field (MBA preferred).

• 5+ years experience working with PLS (Product Lifecycle Strategy), or experience directly supporting a products full lifecycle

• 5+ years of experience in product management, ideally within industrial or manufacturing sectors.

• Proven success in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex product portfolios.

• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.

• Experience with ERP, CRM, PIM, and Power BI systems.

• Familiarity with agile and stage-gate development frameworks. • Knowledge of valve and piping systems or similar technical product lines.

• Experience in strategic planning, market analysis, and IP strategy development.

• Ability to influence stakeholders and senior leadership through data-driven insights.