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
- Responsible for development of Products for General Industry, Chemical, Building Services & Waste Water Industry including Pumps and Pump Package.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepare & evaluate product variable cost and highlight actions to maintain margins.
- Knowledge of various industry standards like ISO 2858/5199, EN799, HIS, ASME.
- Provide Support & Technical inputs for introducing new products or maintaining existing ones mainly for Selection portals & Digital platforms.
- Conduct Technical Trainings with Sales and have close Interaction with Vendors/Suppliers to resolve product specification queries.
- 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