Product Manager (Electric Utility Distribution)

CRH is a leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions. The Product Manager – Electric Utility Distribution will lead product road mapping, new product development, and assist in commercial and marketing strategy for the Electric Utility Distribution Market.

Responsibilities:

• Develop deep understanding of customers and competitive product market, identify product gaps, generate new product opportunities, and create new ideas to grow market share
• Ensures projects are consistent with product line strategy and messaging is effectively conveyed
• Lead product teams in the development of new and enhanced products and with an in-depth understanding of the marketplace, provides products and programs that are superior to the competition
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, product launch plans and prototypes
• Scope and prioritize product project activities based on business and customer impact
• Manage and rationalize products within brands
• Create buy-in for product vision both internally and with key external partners
• Work with commercial team to manage pricing, positioning and overall product line strategies
• Work closely with sales, engineering and operational teams to deliver efficient time-to-market for products with the optimal utilization of resources
• Act as a product ambassador to build awareness and understanding with customers
• Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products
• Become the subject matter expert of all relevant products, from raw material to finished goods. Own and manage all Products within the Utility D portfolio
• Drive product improvements as noted by market feedback
• Help drive go-to-market strategies and manage marketing literature for Highline Products
• Support development of commercial pricing and marketing strategies and tools
• Drive specification strategies, including product testing if required and keeping documentation current
• Gather and analyze market sales and costing data for market reviews, business cases and product line strategies
• Recommend pricing activities and cost-take-out projects to meet EBITDA targets
• Participate in any projects related to non-core areas of the business as needed
• Launch Annual NPD Projects following 280 Optimal Product Process
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Sales, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product management or as field engineer within the manufacturing industry
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically under pressure
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal teams as well as external customers
• Travel as needed up to 50%
• Relevant certifications are a plus