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Director of Product Management

Director of Product Management

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions CorporationMilwaukee, WI, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director Of Product Management

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We're a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE : ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America's Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today's leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you'll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you're ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

Strategic Leadership & Market Expansion

  • 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.
  • Serve as holistic organizational business expert and owner for their product category. This includes expert knowledge on Elkay, our competition, end-user insights, channel partner needs, market trends, market pricing, manufacturing methods and costs, our suppliers, etc.
  • 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.

NPD & Program Management

  • 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.
  • Partner with sales, marketing, & REP network to develop successful business plans for NPD projects. This includes providing clear guidance on customer persona, target verticals, value propositions, competitive differentiation, pricing strategy, etc.
  • Act as a central point of leadership for program risk management, resource allocation, and cross-functional alignment.
  • Product Lifecycle Ownership

  • Lead the Product Lifecycle Management Process (PLCM) to define the product strategy and market positioning of the product line. This includes conducting internal product performance review, external market review, competitive review, identifying commercial strategies, and overall development of the overall 3YR product roadmap.
  • Develop and maintain business cases, including financial modeling, ROI, and pricing strategy.
  • Team Development & Leadership

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of 35 product managers and program leader.
  • Create a culture of accountability, innovation, and customer focus.
  • Provide coaching, mentorship, and career development for direct reports.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with engineering, supply chain, commercial teams, and senior leadership to ensure alignment with company goals.
  • Collaborate with finance and senior business leaders in establishing financial targets and delivering to those targets.
  • Establish and nurture strong, collaborative relationships with all functional areas within Elkay.
  • Utilize Zurn Elkay Business System (ZEBS) for effective process development, problem solving and countermeasure activities.
  • Success Measures

  • Strategic Roadmap Execution : Achieve key milestones outlined in the 3-year strategic roadmap for the business. Goal of driving >
  • 20% new product vitality within the category.

  • Market Penetration Growth : Deliver year-over-year growth in revenue and market share within defined expanded markets (e.g., >
  • 10% YoY growth).

  • NPD Pipeline Health : Maintain a robust, balanced, and gated NPD pipeline with projects aligned to strategic priorities (e.g., >
  • $125M NPD Funnel & >

    $1M Cost Out Funnel).

  • On-Time Program Delivery : Achieve 90%+ of NPD projects delivered on-time and within budget.
  • Product Profitability : Meet or exceed product margin targets (e.g., >
  • 65% gross margin) within 1224 months of launch.

  • Team Development : Improve team engagement and capability through mentoring, training, and performance management (e.g., internal mobility, high-potential readiness, engagement score improvement).
  • Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or related studies is required; MBA preferred.
  • 10+ years product management experience required
  • Prior supervisory experience preferred.
  • Prior channel marketing and / or sales experience a plus.
  • Durable goods experience strongly preferred.
  • Strategic "general manager" mindset essential. The ideal candidate will want to manage a business, not just products.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills required.
  • Ability to collaborate across all levels and functions within the organization a must
  • Total Rewards and Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
  • Matching 401(k) Contribution
  • Health Savings Account
  • Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Annual Bonus Eligibility
  • Educational Reimbursement
  • Matching Gift Program
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan purchase company stock at a discount!
  • THIRD PARTY AGENCY : Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran

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