Senior Product Manager

Job Details: Job Location: STL Manufacturing - Hazelwood, MO, Salary Range: $110000.00 - $150000.00Salary, Join Us as a Senior Product Manager at Potter Global Technologies! At Potter Global Technologies, we’ve been protecting lives around the world for over 125 years, and we’re just getting started. As a global leader in life safety solutions, we’re committed to innovation, trusted partnerships, and making the world a safer place. We're looking for experienced, commercially minded Product Management leaders to drive portfolio strategy, profitability, and long-term growth across our Fire Safety and Fire Suppression businesses. These highly visible opportunities offer significant business ownership, executive exposure, and the ability to influence strategic decisions while building toward broader General Management leadership. What You’ll Do Lead portfolio strategy, business planning, and lifecycle management for assigned product categories. Own portfolio financial performance, including revenue growth, gross margin, pricing strategy, forecasting, and profitability improvement. Develop and execute multi-year product roadmaps and growth strategies aligned with business unit objectives. Identify and prioritize opportunities for new products, market expansion, adjacent applications, and strategic portfolio investments. Lead new product development and commercialization strategies, ensuring strong business cases, market alignment, and successful product adoption. Drive portfolio optimization, including product enhancements, value engineering, rationalization, and lifecycle decisions. Develop pricing and margin strategies that strengthen competitive positioning and long-term profitability. Lead Voice of the Customer (VOC), competitive intelligence, and market analysis to identify customer needs and emerging opportunities. Partner with Sales and Marketing to develop go-to-market strategies, strengthen channel engagement, and accelerate revenue growth. Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to align product priorities with technical capabilities, cost, quality, and supply requirements. Develop and present business cases, investment recommendations, portfolio performance, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership. Establish and monitor portfolio KPIs, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement when performance is below expectations. Provide product management leadership and mentorship while influencing cross-functional teams and strategic business decisions. Participate in strategic customer engagements, industry events, and business planning initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: What You Bring Experience That Drives Success Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field. MBA required (completed or currently pursuing, with expected completion within 12 months of hire). 5+ years of progressive experience in Product Management, Product Marketing, Business Management, Engineering, Sales, or related commercial roles. Demonstrated responsibility for product portfolio strategy, financial performance, and commercialization. Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior leadership. Preferred Qualifications Experience within fire suppression, fire protection, life safety, or related technical industries. Experience managing product portfolios, financial performance, or pricing strategies. Experience working with distribution, OEM, contractor, or other technical sales channels. Key Strengths & Skills Strong strategic, commercial, and financial business acumen. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute product portfolio and growth strategies. Strong understanding of P&L management, pricing, forecasting, and profitability. Experience leading product development, commercialization, and portfolio optimization initiatives. Ability to evaluate market opportunities and translate insights into strategic investments. Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and data-driven decision-making skills. Strong executive communication, presentation, and influencing capabilities. Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive accountability without direct authority. Strong customer orientation and understanding of market and competitive dynamics. High level of initiative, strategic thinking, accountability, and business ownership. Our Culture We build strong relationships—with teammates, partners, and customers We take pride in knowing every product we build serves the purpose of protecting lives We listen actively, coach frequently, and own our results We foster innovation, value curiosity, and believe that experimentation is part of growth We create a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone belongs We take ownership of our work—quality and safety are at the core of what we do Benefits That Matter Employee Ownership Program – You’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. We share success together. Competitive health, dental, and vision plans 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off and holidays Continuous learning and development opportunities Financial Wellness programs including complimentary Certified Financial Planner sessions Recognition programs that celebrate individual and team wins A mission-driven team that supports life-saving outcomes, every day Location Opportunities are available in St. Louis, Missouri, and Maple Grove, Minnesota. Specific business unit, product portfolio, and work location will be determined based on business needs and candidate experience. Ready to Apply? At Potter Global Technologies, we develop products and solutions that help protect lives and property. Our continued growth creates opportunities for commercially minded leaders to take meaningful ownership of product portfolios and influence business strategy. As a Senior Product Manager, you'll have significant exposure to senior leadership, broad cross-functional influence, and the opportunity to shape long-term product and business growth.