Manager – Product Management

IJP No:KSB-HRD/2024/IPD/00130

Department: Product Management

Function: Product Management and Product Support

Reporting to: Senior Manager – PMPS

Location: Pimpri (Pune) | India

Summary of Job description

  1. Responsible for development of Products for General Industry, Chemical, Building Services & Waste Water Industry including Pumps and Pump Package.
  2. Develop & Localize new products like End Suction Pumps, Split Case Pumps, Multistage Pumps, Horizontally or Vertically Mounted to address applications from above mentioned industries with cross functional help.
  3. Manage Product Development activity & zeal to drive Projects to ensure activities are completed on time, meeting all requirements, including cost, quality & performance targets to support project plans & project execution.
  4. Serve as Primary product expert for assigned products Independently & Provide product management related support for all departments, mainly – TSS / Sales, Production, QM, Customer Service and Purchase.
  5. Prepare & evaluate product variable cost and highlight actions to maintain margins.
  6. Knowledge of various industry standards like ISO 2858/5199, EN799, HIS, ASME.
  7. Provide Support & Technical inputs for introducing new products or maintaining existing ones mainly for Selection portals & Digital platforms.
  8. Conduct Technical Trainings with Sales and have close Interaction with Vendors/Suppliers to resolve product specification queries. 
  9. Prepare & release product documents and literature during product release.
     

Qualification and experience

BE (Mechanical) with 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in similar / relevant industries

Knowledge / skills required 

  • Knowledge of  ISO, ANSI, EN, ASTM, DIN, HIS standards & specifications

Functional / Technical Competencies

  • Knowledge of Centrifugal Pump
  • Knowledge of Product Development and Accessories 
  • Understanding of various application and market segment
  • Familiar with Product Cost Structure
     

Behavioural Competencies

  • Leadership Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Target Orientation
  • Interpersonal Skills