Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is looking to expand its market presence in the Educational vertical by developing and executing a long-term product roadmap for its drinking water solutions. The goal is to drive profitable growth, innovation, and customer relevance in emerging markets.
Requirements
- 10+ years product management experience required
- Prior supervisory experience preferred.
- Prior channel marketing and / or sales experience a plus.
- Durable goods experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams in the development launch of new products and other business initiatives a must.
- Ability to develop and present comprehensive business recommendations and proposals within the organization as well as to customers essential.
- Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills required.
Responsibilities
- Lead the organization in the development of a vision and strategic business plan for our product category or accounts in collaboration with other key cross-functional stakeholders.
- Define and lead the Expanded Markets strategy with a focus on educational institutions and emerging channels for Elkay drinking water solutions.
- Translate market and customer insights into a compelling and actionable product roadmap.
- Champion voice-of-customer (VOC) insights to influence product design and innovation priorities.
- Oversee all drinking water-related NPD programs, ensuring timeline, budget, scope, product requirement definitions, and resource alignment.
- Utilize stage-gate and agile methodologies to drive cross-functional collaboration and timely execution.
- Lead the Product Lifecycle Management Process (PLCM) to define the product strategy and market positioning of the product line.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related studies is required; MBA preferred.
- Strategic “general manager” mindset essential. The ideal candidate will want to manage a business, not just products.
- 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.
- Ability to collaborate across all levels and functions within the organization a must
