Director Product Management (Electrical)

The Director of Product Management leads a team of talented product managers responsible for the full product lifecycle of Greenlee electrical tools serving commercial and industrial applications. This role is responsible for developing product strategies, managing portfolios, and supporting commercialization activities, including product positioning, launch planning, and coordination with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Marketing Communications.

This leader is accountable for translating market insight and customer needs into differentiated product strategies that drive growth, margin expansion, and long-term competitiveness. 

The Director operates in a highly collaborative, fast paced environment and serves as the primary business owner for assigned product portfolios, ensuring alignment from product roadmap through customer value delivery. A strong bias for action, strategic agility, and people leadership is essential to successfully deliver results and build a high performing team.

 In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will:Product Strategy and Portfolio Management
•    Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for Greenlee electrical tools, from strategy development through product launch, optimization, and rationalization
•    Develop long term product line strategies and corresponding new product pipelines aligned with Emerson Professional Tools strategic priorities
•    Lead electrification focused portfolio strategies, including data center infrastructure applications and emerging market opportunities
•    Maintain deep understanding of competitive dynamics, customer needs, and market trends to inform strategic decisions
New Product Development and Innovation
•    Partner with Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, and Global teams to define, prioritize, and execute new product development programs
•    Identify opportunities to incorporate emerging technologies and new approaches into future product offerings
•    Ensure disciplined execution of development programs, balancing speed to market, cost, quality, and performance
Commercialization and Market Execution
•    Define product positioning, value propositions, and go to market strategies
•    Lead product launch planning and execution in collaboration with Marketing Communications, including trade shows, product demonstrations, training, and promotional activities
•    Establish and monitor market pricing strategies to drive margin improvement and market share growth
•    Provide product expertise and support to Sales teams through training, customer engagement, and competitive tools
Market and Customer Leadership
•    Conduct ongoing market research using internal and external data sources to identify opportunities and mitigate risks
•    Maintain current knowledge of market regulations, certifications, industry associations, and channel dynamics
•    Build productive working relationships with key customers, channel partners, and internal stakeholders
People and Organizational Leadership
•    Build, develop, and lead a high performing team of product managers
•    Set clear priorities and expectations to ensure effective execution across the portfolio
•    Foster strong cross functional collaboration and accountability across the organization
 Who You Are:Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships.  Steps up to handle tough issues.  Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.  Adjusts to fit the audience and the message.  Consistently applies a business driver and marketplace focus when prioritizing actions.
 For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Seven or more years of experience in product management, marketing, engineering, or commercial roles within a manufactured products environment
• Demonstrated experience in product lifecycle management, new product development, and commercialization
• Strong business insight with the ability to translate market and financial data into actionable strategies
• Proven ability to manage complexity, prioritize effectively, and drive results in a dynamic environment
• Experience collaborating across Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Marketing Communications
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence at multiple organizational levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Legal authorization to work in the US - visa sponsorship will not be provided

 Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• MBA or Master’s Degree
• Experience within the electrical, mechanical, or utility markets
• Experience supporting data center or large-scale infrastructure applications
   

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The base salary range for this role is between $140,000 - $180,000 annually with a 10-15% bonus, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

 

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WHY EMERSON 

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON 

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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