Product Manager

Company Overview:
If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone

Flowserve is a world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. Driven by our Purpose, we are committed to building a more sustainable future to make the world better for everyone. With more than 16,000 employees in more than 50 countries, we combine our global reach with local presence. We support more than 10,000 customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of our customers who are supplying energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and other essentials to consumers, businesses and governments globally.

Join a company where the people challenge themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services. You will be part of a team known for its industry-leading talent, unparalleled portfolio, and unmatched commitment to customer success. Flowserve’s culture promotes recognition and rewards creativity, hard work, and commitment. We invite you to put your talents and career in motion at Flowserve.

**Role summary**:
Own, be accountable for, and drive product line strategy and growth. Accountable for driving development and implementation of products that meet market needs from conception to launch, commercialization and retirement in order to achieve growth and profitability of the product line.

Qualification / Typical Profile

**Your role**:

- Own, be accountable for, and drive **product line strategy and growth.**:

- **Analyze customer trends, understand high level market requirements and competitive landscape** (collaborating with Sales and Segment Leader) and translate to full lifecycle product specifications and requirements (Original Equipment/ Aftermarket/Services & Solutions) through direct customer interactions,
- **Develop Product Line Strategic Roadmap** for differentiated product placement in the market which is aligned with BU strategy that will drive Multi-Generational Product Plan (MGPP).
- **Prioritize, develop & gain business case approva** l addressing enhancements/gaps through DTO, Dtv, NPD & other strategic initiatives.
- **Be accountable for getting development projects delivered on schedule, cost and meeting market requirements** and making certain that all elements are in place for a successful launch of the product including go to market strategy (channel, manufacturing model: ATO/MTO/ETO); pricing; target customers and launch plans; training for Commercial; readiness for manufacturing. Deliver against business case projections and validate that product meets originally defined market need.
- **Manage the total product lifecycle** to maximize price, revenue, contribution margin and market share through collaboration with Commercial, Operations (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality), Engineering. Is accountable and has authority to drive organization to cost targets by analyzing product cost and designing and implementing a path to get to improved cost position.
- Accountable (in collaboration with Sales and CommOps) to define **medium and long-term demand plan.**:

- Monitor, assess and **develop solutions for product related systemic business issues or risks**, working with Operations and Supply Chain
- **Track, validate, and execute obsolescence & rationalization strategy** as defined in MGPP.

Core Capabilities:

- Senior leader with advanced communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking skills
- Ability to inspire and lead a team of direct reports across product families.
- Experience working across different cultures and markets.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional leaders in the organization.

**Your profile**:

- 10+ years in heavy industry that spans **desalination** industry.
- (4) Year business or engineering degree required (Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing or Electrical), MBA and/or Advanced Engineering degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Engineering, Sales, Commercial operations, Product Management, and/or Marketing of engineered products positions
- Strong influencing skills with demonstrated ability to create, inspire, and lead virtual teams that deliver results.
- Proven project management experience with history of successful project completion and payba