Water Controls Product Manager

Overview

Headquartered in Old Saybrook, CT, Infiltrator Water Technologies is the leading provider of engineered plastic chambers, synthetic aggregates, tanks, advanced wastewater treatment systems, and accessories for the onsite/decentralized wastewater and storm water management industries. The majority of Infiltrator products are manufactured from recycled plastic. Founded in 1987, we operate throughout the US and Canada with 8 manufacturing plants in the US, dedicated sales, and corporate team members.  Infiltrator is a pioneer in innovative plastic technologies for underground water management. Infiltrator components are used in most onsite septic systems installed in the United States and Canada. Infiltrator is a proud Corporate Partner of Habitat for Humanity and each year donates components for 50 septic systems serving Habitat homes in North America. Infiltrator is committed to advancing the state of the art in all fronts, including product design, manufacturing, materials, wastewater science, marketing, management, and employee development. In other words, we strive to be the best we can be.

Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Water Controls Product Manager (PM) will help drive Orenco Systems and Infiltrator Water Technology’s industry leadership position in the Onsite Wastewater market by identifying and developing new alarm and control products that enhance the company wastewater systems and standalone alarm and control offerings. The PM is the expert for the water controls product category with a complete understanding of the functional applications, value propositions and manages the category life-cycle. 

This Water Controls Product Manager reports to the Director of Product Management in Sutherlin, OR.

RESPONSIBILITIES and ACTIVITIES:

• Plan and execute market research projects to establish voice of the customer, segment the market, and target areas of innovation and growth to gain market share to become the industry leader
• Communicate the needs of the market with internal engineering/R&D team to develop innovative differentiated offerings that cause customers to choose our products
• Continuously review the cost position and margin returns for assigned products and work with manufacturing to ensure target costs positions and availability are maintained
• Provide formal and informal product training to sales associates and other stakeholders
• Develop and maintain detailed product plans for assigned products including target markets, value proposition, technical details and marcomm plans
• Be the expert in the product category to support field sales activities such as:
• product demonstrations and promotions
• product training including functional, installation and operational training
• technical support for field issues
• performance verification testing
• Attend industry trade shows where products are showcased to help convey value to tradeshow attendees and give presentations to ensure industry leadership
• Support the development of product documents and marketing assets
• Work closely with the internal sales, marketing, finance, government relations, technical services, engineering, and manufacturing teams on product launch plans to execute on the business strategy
• Product Quality Case Review - Coordinates the research of product quality issues received in the department and identifies issues.
• Prioritizes product cases that have been identified as design-related to bring to the joint Engineering/Manufacturing team
• Provide advanced troubleshooting support remotely or in the field for products they manage.
• Able to work in the field with customers and sales staff to provide training and support.

EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge and understanding of the onsite wastewater industry
• Knowledge and understanding of motor control and monitoring systems
• Experience or understanding of regulated business environments
• Experience in a market driven product environment
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electronic systems
• Proven track record of planning and prioritizing target-based business goals
• Must have experience working closely with customers in a technical environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical or Marketing field or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years’ work experience preferably in one of the following areas, product management role, an advanced technical support or engineering role, or an advanced sales leadership role
• Ability to travel approximately 10%-25%
• Ability to learn new products quickly

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Company Benefits:

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

 Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*100% paid by ADS.

EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.