The Global Product Manager, GGC, is responsible for the overall strategy, growth, lifecycle management, and financial performance of an assigned product family on a global basis. Acting as the business owner for the product portfolio, this role drives market growth, profitability, innovation, and strategic execution across the organization. The role will have a heavy focus on conventional and nuclear power markets with focus on Atwood & Morrill / Hopkinsons brands.
Rather than focusing solely on technical product expertise, the Global Product Manager approaches the product portfolio as an independent business-developing and deploying product strategy, capturing customer insights, prioritizing initiatives, leading commercialization efforts, and aligning cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
The role reports to the Product Line Leader, GGC & Power
Key Responsibilities
- Product Strategy & Financials: Own, drive and execute the 5-yr Product strategy & roadmap, as well as financial performance of the respective product(s) - bookings, revenue & gross profit.
- Lifecycle Management: manage the entire product lifecycle, from business case and product development to end-of-life and execute CORE 80/20 actions for portfolio optimization.
- Business Growth & Go-to-Market strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive go-to-market strategies to increase market share and grow revenue- analyzing market trends, competitor positioning, margin performance, pricing dynamics, and sales channels.
- Voice of Customer (VOC) & Innovation Excellence: Conduct VOC research to identify market needs, outline strategic product roadmaps, and translate customer requirements into product initiatives and commercial priorities.
- Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration: Partner with global manufacturing, engineering, operations, and commercial teams to align product strategy, supply, operational execution, and portfolio performance.
- Project & Timeline Execution: Work within structured, timeline-driven project frameworks to execute strategic initiatives, product enhancements, and market launch plans.
- Data & Performance Analytics: Utilize advanced Excel data modeling and Power BI analytics to track portfolio metrics, sales funnels, and distribution performance.
Key Requirements
- Strong market-led and customer-driven mindset
- Emotionally intelligent leader and collaborator with ability to influence team members at all levels of the organization, solve complex problems, and resolve conflicts
- Clear communicator and "story-teller", with "executive presence" and ability to communicate effectively to senior leadership
- Ability to navigate a complex global organization
- Strong prioritization skills and sense of urgency, as well as good time management with ability to effectively work with people in different time zones
- Results-driven mindset with eagerness to embrace and drive accountability
- Innovative mindset, with eagerness to cultivate "outside-the-box" thinking across the team
- Strength in leading go-to-market commercialization efforts
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience: 8 to 10+ years of progressive experience in product management, commercial strategy, product specialization, or technical sales within industrial valve or fluid control markets.
- Domain Expertise: Exposure to valve manufacturing or industrial fluid motion systems (specifically Ball Valves, Plug Valves, or Isolation Valves ).
- Industry Background: Proven track record across the Power Industry. Knowledge of the Chemical, Energy, or General Industrial sectors is a plus.
- Strategic Business Acumen: Strong ability to manage market strategy, financial modeling, and growth plans.
- Customer Interaction: Proven track record of direct customer engagement, VOC gathering, and commercial channel support.
- Technical & Analytical Tools: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel ; experience interacting with or interpreting Power BI dashboards.
- Global Exposure: Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams, diverse cultural environments, and multiple time zones.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related technical discipline.
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Product Manager, GGC in Elland employer: Flowserve
Flowserve is an exceptional employer that prioritises the health, safety, and environmental well-being of its employees while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compliance. With a strong commitment to professional development, you will have access to numerous growth opportunities within a supportive environment that values your contributions to safety and sustainability. Located at our Greenray facilities, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the industry.
