Product Development Manager

Job Overview We're looking for a strategic and driven Product Manager to lead the full product lifecycle—from concept to launch and beyond. You'll blend market insight, technical understanding, and customer empathy to shape products that drive growth and deliver value. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: •    Managing the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.•    Specifying market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to customers and non-customers.•    Driving a solution set across development teams (NPD process) through market requirements, product contract, and positioning.•    Developing and implementing a company-wide go-to-market plan, working with all departments to execute. •    Be the expert with respect to the product lines.•    Develop the core positioning and messaging for the product.•    Perform product demos to customers.•    Set pricing to meet revenue and profitability goals.•    Deliver a monthly revenue forecast.•    Develop sales tools and collateral.•    Brief and train the sales force as needed.•    Monitor pricing on all products assigned to ensure gross margin targets are met.•    Recommend product price levels and intervals for all price changes to the pricing Supervisor/manager.•    Support and provide guidance for competitive analysis to pricing administration. A Day In The Life •    Own the product roadmap and lifecycle, from planning to execution.•    Conduct market research and customer visits to identify needs and opportunities.•    Define product requirements and collaborate with engineering on development.•    Lead go-to-market strategies in partnership with marketing and sales.•    Set pricing strategies to meet revenue and margin goals.•    Prepare and present monthly revenue forecasts using historical data, market trends, and cross-functional input.•    Develop and deliver comprehensive sales training to ensure alignment and product knowledge across the sales team.•    Conduct engaging product demos tailored to customer needs and use cases.•    Monitor product performance and recommend pricing adjustments.•    Serve as the internal and external champion for your product line. What will help you thrive in this role? •    A mix of business acumen and technical savvy.•    Strong communication skills across teams and with customers.•    A passion for solving problems and creating innovative solutions.•    Solid appreciation for a team based approach and goal sharing mindset.•    Bachelors degree in a technical or marketing discipline, MBA strongly preferred.•    5 years experience in the grounding industry or adjacent industry is preferred.• years of experience in Product Marketing. •    Provides leadership for assigned product lines.•    Primary point of contact and subject matter expert for assigned product lines, providing support and education for all stakeholders.•    Demonstrated experience leading successful teams through influencing skills.•    Demonstrated skill at consensus building.•    Demonstration of strong skill in verbal and written communications.•    Proficient with all MS Office tools and SAP experience required.  #LI-EC1 Hubbell Incorporated Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently. The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses. We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe. Hubbell Electrical Solutions Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power. Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class. The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.