Associate Product Manager - Product Development Location: Corporate HQ Easton, PA, USA
Reports to: Product Director
Position Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Note: No Agency Calls PleaseNo Visa sponsorship or OPT Applicants at this time   About UsVictaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. Our commitment to innovation drives us to develop cutting-edge products that solve complex infrastructure challenges worldwide. Join our dynamic team where your analytical expertise will maximize product portfolio value and profitability. Job ScopeThe Associate Product Manager is responsible for maximizing the value and profitability of products throughout their lifecycle—from launch support through maturity and end-of-life management. They will analyze product performance, drive optimization initiatives, and manage portfolio rationalization efforts to ensure our product lines remain competitive and profitable. The Associate Product Manager will be an integral member to product development teams supporting major company initiatives.   This role combines analytical rigor with strategic thinking, offering hands-on experience across the global product portfolio.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Product Line Portfolio ManagementAnalyze Product Line Profitability across the portfolio using financial modeling and market analysis to identify improvement opportunities and underperforming productsLead Product Line Optimization initiatives to enhance product performance, add features and/or sizes, extensions of offering with catalog prefabrications, improve margins, or expand market applications based on market feedback and financial analysisExecute Product Line Consolidation projects to streamline offerings, reduce SKU complexity, improve operational efficiency, managing customer communications and product transitionsSupport On-going Product Commercialization activities with marketing and sales teams including product impact videos, trade shows, and training    Manage Product Line Obsolescence programs for mature or declining products, ensuring smooth customer transitions, inventory management, last-time-buy programs, and alternative product recommendationsNew Product Launch SupportAssist with market analysis and market research for business case development.Coordinate Alpha/Beta Testing programs by managing test site logistics, collecting customer feedback, and documenting performance dataAssist on major product development initiatives, providing analytical support, developing commercialization strategies, pricing evaluations and coordinating cross-functional activitiesDevelop and deliver Training materials and programs for internal teams and external stakeholders on product features, benefits, and competitive positioningPost-Launch Performance ManagementConduct comprehensive Post 12 Month Launch reviews analyzing sales, margins, market share, customer satisfaction, and competitive response to assess product successMonitor individual Product Profitability using data analytics to track margins, identify cost drivers, and recommend pricing or cost adjustmentsQUALIFICATIONS Required:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, Finance, Sales or related field3-5 years of experience in project management, product marketing, market management or business analysisStrong analytical capabilities with advanced Excel proficiency including financial modeling and data analysisSolid understanding of product development processes and cross-functional collaborationExperience with financial analysis including P&L statements and margin analysisExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated project coordination experience managing multiple concurrent initiativesProven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teamsStrategic Influence and Communication - Develops clear and specific rationales tailored to different internal groups and external customers. Predicts others' concerns and objections and develops specific influence strategies to overcome them, strong executive communication.Global Thinker - Makes decisions sensitive to the varied markets and organizations served. Harmonizes objectives to minimize waste and redundancy.Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilitiesDomestic and International Travel Requirements: 15%Preferred:Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) systemsExperience with data visualization toolsPrior experience managing product transitions or portfolio optimizationUnderstanding of B2B sales channels and industrial distribution#LI-JT1   #LI-ONSITE  #TOP123Victaulic Staffing Partner Communication PolicyAll staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.