Manager - Product Line

Job Description

Job Description

Role Summary

Creates and implements the strategy and product management of the Dresser Infrastructure business with a focus on long-term, profitable growth. Travel: 20-50%

Essential Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Global leadership team for Dresser Infrastructure.
• Manage development and execution of the global product line strategy for Dresser Infrastructure.
• Ensure the growth and profitability of the product offerings through product strategy, operational excellence, product rationalization, pricing and NPI.
• Works closely with Product Technical Director and engineering team in developing and driving NPI roadmap.
• Develop long term strategy include adjacent markets and products for expansion.
• Enable global sales team with marketing and technical support.
• Lead creation and development of global marketing and strategic plans for Dresser Infrastructure.
• Leads product line NPI strategy and Voice of Customer effort to define and develop new products while collaborating with Product Technical Director.
• Collaborates with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, engineering, manufacturing, and operations to drive successful product launches and growth.
• Produces competitive analysis materials comparing products and services with key competitors.
• Leads product SKU management and rationalization efforts.
• Lead communications activities including tradeshows, literature, print, public relations, sales force training, etc.
• Manages appropriate GDP action plans (Leads GDP)

Qualifications

• 10+ years of business-to-business product experience, preferably with engineered products in the utility sector.
• 5+ years’ experience in sales, customer service or related function.
• Strong analytical, statistical and/or process background.
• Extensive experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining growth strategies.
• Strong understanding of utility pipeline customer and market dynamics and requirements.
• Willingness to travel and work in a global team of professionals.
• Ability to lead VOC, NPI, pricing, distribution channel support, and advertising/promotion.
• Undergraduate degree in Marketing or Engineering, MBA preferred.
• Must be comfortable leading teams and collaborating with different functions, including engineering, marketing, international operations, and sales personnel.
• Must possess strong verbal, written, communication and presentation skills.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products and be skilled at building presentations which effectively communicate a desired message.