Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. The Product Manager is responsible for guiding assigned product lines throughout their lifecycle, ensuring alignment with company goals and market needs while collaborating across various teams to support product success.
Responsibilities:
- Managing assigned product lines throughout the full lifecycle, including planning, development, launch, growth, and end-of-life
- Supporting product roadmap development and aligning requirements with overall company strategy
- Conducting competitive analysis and validating market requirements in coordination with the Strategy and Sales teams
- Developing product documentation, including business cases, technical requirements, guide specifications, and other sales tools
- Collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Sales teams to ensure successful product development and market launch
- Supporting Steering Committee reviews, R&D processes, and New Product Introduction deliverables
- Assisting Sales and Marketing with product launch activities and providing ongoing product training and positioning support
- Acting as a product ambassador, communicating roadmap updates and product performance to stakeholders
- Monitoring product performance, analyzing data, and preparing reports for continuous improvement
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience). MBA is a plus
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in the power distribution equipment industry or a closely related field, preferably with switchgear
- Technical knowledge of medium voltage power distribution products, markets, and applications
- Strong communication skills, ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, and comfort working through ambiguity
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint