General Manager, I-CON

Watts : General Manager for I-CON

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

The General Manager for I-CON will have full P&L and will be responsible for the development and execution of a growth strategy, driving innovation, and leading the business to meet and exceed annual operating plans (AOP). The General Manager will also serve as the primary representative for customer engagement and product strategy, aligning New Product Development (NPD) with customer needs and market trends. This position will work cross-functionally in a matrixed environment with Sales, Product Management, Finance, Engineering and Operation teams.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Profit and Growth Responsibility

Full accountability for the growth and profitability of business, including metrics such as orders volume, sales, and contribution margin (CM).

Provide leadership to Product Management and Engineering teams, ensuring alignment on strategy, goals, and NPD execution.

Lead and drive innovation in product development and market approach, with a focus on maintaining competitive advantage and addressing evolving customer demands.

Act as the voice of the customer, consolidating customer feedback and incorporating it into the NPD strategy.

Build strong working relationships across functional teams at I-CON and Watts, ensuring alignment and dedication of resources to support the execution of strategies.

Represent the product line's view on orders, sales, and CM during major reviews and operating pulses (Business Plans, Strategy Plan, AOP).

Experience and Required Skills

10+ years of relevant experience, ideally within product line management, marketing, or business operations in the plumbing or manufacturing industry.

Hands-on leadership style with a strategic vision and the ability to "roll up your sleeves" to drive execution.

Experience driving innovation and launching new products in highly competitive markets.

Willingness to travel (approximately 50%).

EMPLOYEE CORE COMPETENCIES : 1. Collaborate Across Workgroup 2. Initiate Positive Change 3. Deliver High Quality Results 4. Focus on the Customer 5. Develops Self & Others 6. Accountability

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Watts in it for you : Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.