Product Manager

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Job Title 

Product Manager – Lobe Blowers Technology

Location

Parma, Italy – Europe Region (with international travel)

About Us

Ingersoll Rand is a global leader in air compression, vacuum, and fluid handling solutions. Within our PD Blowers Business Line, we develop advanced technologies for complex industrial applications, ensuring quality, innovation, and technical support for our customers. We promote a culture based on collaboration, continuous innovation, and sustainable growth.

Job Summary

The Product Manager will be responsible for defining and executing the product strategy for Lobe Blowers technology, ensuring profitable growth and strong market alignment. The role acts as a strategic bridge between the Sales organization and internal functions such as Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Service. Responsibilities include product definition, market analysis, business case development, and technical-commercial support.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Lobe Blowers product range throughout the entire product lifecycle, ensuring growth in key markets.
• Define and execute effective product strategies based on competitor analysis, application requirements, and market insights.
• Develop business cases, product definitions, and new product proposals in collaboration with Marketing & Sales.
• Align Sales, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Service to ensure a unified response to market needs.
• Provide technical-commercial support, pricing structures, sales tools, and marketing materials for distributors and sales companies.
• Monitor costs, profitability, sales volume, and market share, identifying actions to improve overall performance.
• Manage Aftermarket (AMT) activities including pricing, parts strategy, service plans, and upgrades.
• Develop and maintain product and application training programs for internal teams and sales channels.

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Technical Marketing (or equivalent technical background).
• Experience in Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, or Sales in Blowers, Centrifugal Pumps, Vacuum, or Compressors.
• High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce, SAP, and Microsoft Project.
• Fluent English; Italian language skills are a plus.

Travel & Work Arrangements

Role based in Parma with availability for international travel. Fast‑paced, diverse, and evolving work environment.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and sense of ownership.
• High commercial awareness and market understanding.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills in cross‑functional environments.
• Analytical mindset with strong drive for results and ability to work under pressure.
• Customer‑oriented, flexible, and hands‑on approach.
• International business experience and adaptability to multicultural environments.

What We Offer

• International and dynamic work environment
• Smart‑working policy
• Continuous training and access to learning through LinkedIn Learning
• Corporate welfare and comprehensive benefits programs
• Employee share ownership program
• SIP Incentive Plan

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.