Job Type: Full time
Job Summary:The Product Manager will manage a portfolio of Mueller’s metering management products. This includes product lifecycle management of Mueller Systems’ end to end solutions within our portfolio, that includes Hardware, Firmware and Software. This extends from increasing the profitability of existing products to developing new products for the company. The Product Manager will build products from existing ideas and help to develop new ideas based on industry experience and contact with current and potential customers. This position requires unique blend of business and technical savvy; a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality.Primary Responsibilities:Specify product market and functional roadmap for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to existing and prospective customers as well as business partners.Contribute to the product roadmap planning and developmentDrive a product solution to completion and release across teams including Development/Engineering and Quality Assurance.Interact with sales and marketing to develop market positioning papers and presentationsInteract with customers and business partners on new product solutions to include training and pre-sale support.Lead the program cross functional teams (CFT’s) to establish cost goals, identify & evaluate cost reduction initiatives, capture/develop funding, and successfully execute initiatives across the solution set for production and development activitiesCollaborate with other key lifecycle roles (i.e. Other Program Managers, Technical Leadership, Finance/Cost Estimation Lead, Supply Chain leadership and Production & Operations) to achieve affordability objectives while adhering to system performance constraints and program schedule requirements. Lead the program obsolescence strategy to ensure the solutions are leading the industryDefine price lists and ensure right positioning compared to competitorsQualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or related technical subjectMinimum 3-5 years of experience in Product Management directly leading technical solutionsKnowledge of water meters, AMI systems, utilities, etc. are highly desirableDemonstrated ability to manage programs and projects.Excellent problem-solving with the ability to evolve product strategy based on researchAbility to think differently, challenge conventional wisdom, and drive new best practicesAbility to communicate effectively at all levels of the organizationWorking knowledge of agile development principlesTravel 25% of time maximumPreferred MBA desirablePMP certificationSouth Eastern region of US base is preferred due to the proximity to HQ and Factory locationWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law.