Product Line Manager I
Group: Fluid Connector Grp N. America
Division: Hose Products (HPD)
Location: USA WICKLIFFE OH HPD
Job Family : Marketing
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Jul 7, 2026
Job ID: 66904
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Position Summary:
The Product Manager supports a comprehensive product strategy from product conception through the entire life cycle for a single product line typically within a single region within a small division of a product group.
Scope/ Supervision and Interaction:
Has Direct Reports __X Does Not Have Direct Reports
Supports sales and margin growth of limited scope, single product portfolios, typically in divisions (less than $100 million). Accountable for driving sales and margin growth of the product category. The role requires strong leadership, drive and ability to guide and influence externally and internally within a matrixed organization. Actively participate with cross functional teams including engineering, supply chain, sales and production to manage entire product life cycle and maintain customer satisfaction and business objectives. Track key business performance indicators to identify and execute necessary countermeasure to achieving business/market goals to overcome obstacles or changes in market dynamics.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for the product line (product, promotion, pricing, and channel) for a defined portfolio of products to drive sales and margin expansion
Responsible for the assigned product line (product, promotion, pricing, and channel) for a defined portfolio of products to drive sales and margin expansion
Monitors sales and margin results and tracks and recommends appropriate actions
Develop and manage the product portfolio strategy
Lead the multi-generational product roadmap development process in line with division strategic Plans
Supports Winovation new product development process
Defining customer requirements/needs and government & regulatory standards
Support Global Product Platforms
Ownership of the product life cycle Management of the product portfolio
Complexity analysis & reduction
Manage product end-of-life cycle
Apply POP (Parker Operating Principle)
Support Simple by Design
Participates in the development and implementation of appropriate response strategies. - Develops and leads IME strategies (existing product innovations/modifications/extensions).
Develop product value propositions and be accountable for new product launches
Investigates market needs for innovative products and works with Engineering to appropriately prioritize product development efforts for the product line.
Support Customer Segmentation
Conducts market research through trade associations, internet investigation and corporate services.
Monitors competitors'' position, action and products
Maintain product literature, catalogs, technical bulletins, etc.
Manage competitive Cross-Over
Attend customer visits, sales conferences, trade shows, as required.
Attract, develop, & retain talent within the product manager function (Senior PM Only)
Lead multiple/division product portfolio (Senior PM Only)
Qualifications:
Four-year degree, preferably in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Business discipline. MBA desired
Minimum Four (4) years product management experience
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Applications, Salesforce)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities using effective problem solving / resolution skills and a team focus
Travel up to 25%
Key Performance Indicators (KPI):
Sales and Gross Margin/Net Manufacturing Margin for product portfolio
Product Portfolio Complexity & Simplification
Simple by Design Savings / Product Cost Out
Aged and Obsolete Inventory for product portfolio
New Product Launch Performance to Business Case
Sale Price Index (SPI) - mature / End of life (EOL) products
Product Vital index
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