[Hiring] Product Manager @IDEX Corporation

Role Description

The Product Manager is responsible for the product strategy, roadmap, lifecycle management, and business performance of assigned Warren Rupp product lines. Through Voice of Customer (VOC), market analysis, industry knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration, this role identifies growth opportunities, develops business cases, defines product requirements, and supports portfolio decisions that deliver customer value, profitable growth, and market leadership.

Serving as the primary link between customer needs, market requirements, and business objectives, the Product Manager partners with various stakeholders to successfully develop, commercialize, and manage products throughout their lifecycle.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product line strategies and roadmaps for assigned product lines.
• Manage the product portfolio throughout its lifecycle, including new product introductions, product enhancements, portfolio optimization, and end-of-life planning.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, competitive dynamics, industry developments, and business performance.
• Monitor product line performance and recommend actions to improve growth, profitability, market position, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead Voice of Customer (VOC) initiatives and engage with distributors, end users, and industry stakeholders.
• Maintain a strong understanding of customer processes, purchasing drivers, and industry dynamics.
• Translate customer and market insights into product requirements, business cases, and product roadmap recommendations.
• Represent Warren Rupp at customer events, trade shows, industry associations, and technical conferences.
• Evaluate and prioritize new product opportunities, making recommendations for investment.
• Develop business cases, product requirements, value propositions, and success criteria for new product initiatives.
• Partner with Project Management and cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of new products.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to align product strategies, priorities, and business objectives.
• Monitor key business metrics including revenue, profitability, market share, and new product performance.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams to achieve product and business objectives.
• Support Sales and Marketing with product expertise, customer opportunities, and competitive analysis.
• Support strategic planning, portfolio reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Engineering, or related field required; MBA strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Business Development, or related roles.
• Foundational knowledge of pump hydraulics, design, and applications in industrial environments preferred.
• Experience supporting products, customers, or applications within relevant industrial markets.
• Proven success managing products through the full lifecycle within a global business environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills in both one-on-one and group settings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM systems.

Requirements

• Primarily office-based with regular interaction across manufacturing, warehouse, testing, and industrial customer environments.
• Frequent use of computers, business systems, and standard office equipment.
• For onsite candidates, travel to customer sites, distributors, and industry events up to 20%.
• For remote candidates, up to 40% travel, both domestically and internationally.
• Ability to work effectively within a global matrix organization and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Must comply with all company safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Benefits

• Health benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with company match.
• PTO.
• More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: IDEX Benefits .