Sr. Product Manager

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.Who we are looking for:We are currently looking for a Senior Product Manager for our PVC Pipe & Conduit Strategic Business Unit. You will be responsible for managing the PVC electrical portfolio including competitive analysis, why we have the products we have, new product development, managing sales tools, marketing communication and promotion, and field sales support. This position is also responsible for being the fittings “market expert” within the business. This includes managing pricing and sales growth as well as capacity improvements in conjunction with operations.The Senior Product Manager’s primary focus is on developing/improving and marketing products including:Managing the product throughout the product lifecycleDeveloping and maintaining roadmapsGathering and prioritizing product and customer requirementsDefining the product visionDeveloping and implementing channel strategiesAnalyzing the competitive environment, tracking market share including Mekko chartsGathering VOC to develop new products, improve service and understand changing customer needsDeveloping marketing tools and campaigns to promote new products and existing products to new marketsManage the stage gate process for new productsUnderstand vertical markets (and all end use markets) and develop strategies with the commercial team to target specific marketsWorking closely with engineering to deliver an end-user driven innovative product portfolioUse Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing tools to improve the performance of our productsAssist with delivering technical expertise to customers and end users installing and using our products.Lead and monitor pricing and sales strategies around the PVC fittings portfolio.What you’ll bring:Bachelor of Science required with a preference for a degree in Engineering10+ years’ experience as a Product Manager or Product Marketing Manager, preferably with experience in the PVC pipe market or the fittings marketDemonstrated experience managing all areas of Product Management, including marketing, competitive analysis, portfolio management, product roadmaps, price management, specifications and standards, new product development, etc…Excellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent teamwork skills, self-driven and accountable.Proven ability to lead/influence cross-functional teams without formal authorityAble to travel approximately 30% of the time.Proven technical background and aptitudeResponsive nature with strong sense of urgency to handle matters quicklyDetail orientated with the ability to multi-task and manage time effectivelyAbility to manage time and multiple tasks/prioritiesExperience with extrusion is a plusAll associates must embrace and foster and environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.Within 3 Months, You’ll:Complete your new hire “Immersion” so that you are ready to rock in your new role.Have developed relationships with the key stakeholders for this role.Identify ways to strengthen the team’s commitment to Atkore’s core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.Own product roadmaps for your productsUnderstand and own stage gate process for new product developmentCollaborate with Sales to develop channel partners and programsLearn the PVC fittings pricing system.Learn the PVC electrical product portfolio and market segments.Learn technical information about the PVC product portfolio.Within 6 Months, You’ll:Develop and implement company-wide go-to-market plans, working with all departments to executeMaintain and share relevant market intelligenceProvide thought leadership to innovation team and product groupEducate, train, and develop frontline sales team (inside and outside), national network of sales agents, and select distributors, contractors and OEM’sDemand creation for existing, proprietary, and new products through ongoing joint sales, engineering, and specification calls.Analyze product position in market relative to price, profitability, and market share and develop the core positioning and messaging for the productWork closely with the Product Engineering Team to drive product innovation and improve product margins through proactive VOCs and NPD processesWithin 12 Months, You’ll:Own the product category and define the product strategy including managing the project life cycle and developing and maintaining product roadmaps.Be the center of the hub and spokesperson for the category engaging cross-functionally to drive breakthrough resultsHave built a reputation as someone who is reliable, uses good judgment, hits deadlines, and has made mistakes that you’ve learned from.Be an expert with respect to the competition and product category; ongoing profiling and reporting of competitive strength and weaknessDevelop and execute action plans to achieve breakthrough results including maintaining and reporting out on action plans, KPI’s, and countermeasures.Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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