Product Manager

Job Summary

The Product Manager is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of pump products—from market analysis and product planning to development support, launch, and post-launch optimization. This role bridges market needs, customer requirements, engineering capabilities, and commercial objectives to ensure a competitive and profitable pump product portfolio across industrial, water, energy, or process markets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Strategy & Planning

• Define product vision, roadmap, and positioning for assigned pump categories (e.g., centrifugal pumps, multistage pumps, API pumps, water & wastewater pumps).
• Conduct market and competitor analysis (performance, pricing, certifications, applications).
• Identify new product opportunities and manage product upgrades based on market demand and technology trends.
• Develop business cases, including cost structure, pricing strategy, and ROI.

2. Market & Customer Insights

• Gather Voice of Customer (VOC) from sales, key accounts, distributors, EPCs, and end users.
• Translate customer application needs (flow, head, efficiency, materials, standards) into clear product requirements.
• Support key customer projects, bid clarifications, and technical-commercial discussions.

3. Product Development Support

• Work closely with R&D and engineering teams to define Product Requirement Documents (PRDs).
• Participate in design reviews, prototype evaluation, testing, and validation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, API, ANSI, DIN, GB).

4. Launch & Go-to-Market

• Plan and execute new product launches, including sales tools, technical datasheets, and training.
• Develop product value propositions and application-based selling arguments.
• Support marketing activities such as exhibitions, webinars, catalogues, and digital content.

5. Lifecycle & Portfolio Management

• Manage product lifecycle: introduction, growth, maturity, and phase-out.
• Monitor product performance, margin, and market feedback.
• Propose cost optimization, localization, and platform standardization initiatives.

6. Internal Enablement

• Train sales and application teams on product features, applications, and differentiation.
• Act as the internal product expert and first point of contact for product-related questions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• New product launch success (time-to-market, adoption)
• Revenue and margin growth of assigned product lines
• Win rate in key projects and tenders
• Customer satisfaction and market feedback
• Product cost and competitiveness improvement

Qualification & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• MBA or business background is a plus.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in pumps, fluid handling, or industrial equipment industries.
• Experience in product management, product marketing, application engineering, or technical sales preferred.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of pump hydraulics, applications, and system curves.
• Familiarity with pump materials, sealing systems, motors, and efficiency standards.
• Knowledge of industrial segments such as water & wastewater, HVAC, oil & gas, chemicals, power, or mining.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management.
• Customer-oriented mindset with commercial awareness.
• Strong presentation and documentation skills.
• Fluent in English; Chinese mandatory for local market roles.