Product Manager II

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe.  We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

As a member of the Drinking Water team, the Sr. Product Manager is respsible for driving the development & execution of the drinking water roadmap across NPD and Sustaining project workflows.  They will work with a cross functional team to drive revenue and profitability goals within the drinking water category.  This position will reside in Downers Grove, IL and requires up to 25% - 50% travel, pending product activities.

• Collaborate with product management team to develop strategic product roadmap for drinking water category. 

• Gather & develop product ideas from competitive benchmarking, VOC, and commercial & REP network feedback. 

• Identify and execute specific product development projects and other key business initiatives in support of the strategic plan and business roadmap. This includes overseeing the product development process to successfully implement new products and feature additions (Define / Direction / Design / Deliver).

• Define success criteria for projects.  Responsible for identifying all product requirement specifications for assigned projects.

• Partner with marketing and commercial teams to create in person and webinar training programs to educate customers, REP’s, and employees. 

• Own process & dashboards for gathering product analytics, competitive intelligence, and pricing to ensure products are positioned properly within the market and identify trends.

• Interface heavily with Sales including participation in customer shows and visits.

• As required, lead annual improvement priorities (AIP’s).  Ensure successful definition and execution of AIP projects to deliver business unit objectives.

• Be advocate for and expert with the product.  Emphasis on part numbers, customer requirements, competitive positions, configurations, applications, and “How to Sell”.

• Become a champion for continuous improvement across the business.

• Utilize Zurn Elkay Business System (ZEBS) for effective process development, problem solving, and countermeasure activities.

• Bachelor’s degree Engineering, Business, or Marketing. MBA ideal

• 7+ years product management experience required.

• Experience with water management or plumbing products.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Drives Results – Consistently achieves results

• Action Oriented – Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

• Persuades – Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.

• Business, Technology and Market Acumen

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required, as well as excellent presentation skills. Ability to confidently and persuasively present to senior leadership team and key customers essential.

• Demonstrated experience analyzing data using spreadsheet applications and leveraging data to drive fact-based decision making and process improvement

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The compensation range(s) identified below are a good faith estimate of the salary expected to be paid as performed from these locations. Actual salaries may vary based on compensable factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, education and training, and other relevant business and organizational factors. Most candidates will start in the lower half of the range. 

The Salary Range - $115,000 - $160,000

• Competitive Salary

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance

• Matching 401(k) Contribution

• Health Savings Account

• Educational Reimbursement

• Matching Gift Program

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

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Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran