ITW Marking & Coding is looking to define and execute product line vision, strategy, and roadmap by integrating competitive analysis, market research, and voice-of-customer insights. They also need to assess market trends and customer needs to define target segments, core use cases, and value propositions for existing and new products.
Requirements
- Minimum five (5) years of Product Management experience, with technical product management background highly preferred.
- Strong technical aptitude with ability to understand complex product functionality and translate it into customer and business value.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Demonstrated analytical, statistical, and business acumen with expertise in sales analysis and forecasting.
- Proficiency with project management tools and software; experience with CRM systems, ERP platforms, and BI tools (such as PowerBI) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the product line vision, strategy, and roadmap by integrating competitive analysis, market research, and voice-of-customer insights.
- Assess market trends and customer needs to define target segments, core use cases, and value propositions for existing and new products.
- Monitor the competitive landscape to identify differentiation opportunities, technology shifts, and emerging market needs that influence product strategy.
- Oversee full product lifecycle management, including product introductions, substitutions, and end-of-life strategies.
- Evaluate product line profitability by tracking revenue, cost, and margin performance while informing continuous product and pricing improvements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment of portfolio priorities with company growth and operational objectives.
- Lead pricing strategy and competitive positioning by setting list prices, evaluating margins, and maintaining alignment with market conditions.
Other
- A bachelor’s degree in business or related field required; bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred. Master’s Degree preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to present effectively to senior leadership, train internal teams, and engage directly with customers.
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and influencing skills with ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive alignment.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to talk, hear, twist/turn, reach outward, handle/manipulate and grasp objects, stand, walk, and bend. Employee will frequently reach above shoulders and occasionally climb or squat.
- The employee must carry up to 50 pounds constantly and up to 100 pounds occasionally and push and pull up to 10 pounds constantly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
