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DescriptionProduct Manager
Who we are:
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 Product Manager to be based out of Philadelphia, PA. The Product Manager is responsible for understanding the customer's current and future requirements and the competitive environment. Additionally, the Product Manager will be responsible for setting pricing, working with Operations and Finance to ensure BOM and Routing accuracy of both existing and new products.
What you'll do:
Additional Responsibilities include:
Capturing and disseminating Voice of the Customer (VOC)Analyzing product position in market relative to price, profitability, market share, verticals, and geographiesExpert with respect to the competition and product categoryOngoing profiling and reporting of competitive strength and weakness and game theory of competitive responseMaintaining and sharing relevant market intelligenceDeveloping and implementing the Business Unit Product Line Strategy, Competitive Markets and Competitors; distilling market, conducting competitive and environmental analysis and defining the short and long run category strategy to limit risks and expand opportunitiesManaging product life cycle and developing plans for all phasesMaintaining and reporting out on action plans, KPI's and countermeasuresManaging the new product development and VA/VE process from ideation through commercialization using the stage gate processAssisting customers with VA/VE opportunities and special componentsEnsuring BOM, Routing, Pricing and Costing accuracy as we prepare for next phase of JDE ERP implementationMonitoring vertical activities to identify opportunities for existing and future product revenue growthWorking with legal to protect Atkore IP and monitor competitor IP submissions/expiry of existing patentsIdentifying and participating in M&A target discussions, to support the Atkore GET2X growth objectives; and simplifying the customer journey, working with marketing to leverage digital tools that improve the selection, specification and procurement of Atkore productsPosition requires only little domestic travel and occasional international travel as is normal for the occupation
What you'll bring:
Must have at least a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering or closely related fieldMust have at least 3 years (36 months) of experience with all the following: (a) product management (b) structuring project plans and methods to drive process and product improvements; (c) driving benchmarking efforts to define market position and expanding product margin; (d) defining portfolio strategy and managing entire product lifecycle - legacy, growth, and NPI; (e) setting pricing strategy for products; (f) leading VOC efforts defining new products for penetrating emerging markets and industries; and (g) utilizing all the following tools/technologies: Lean methodology tools and CRM systems. All experience may be gained concurrentlyAll associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Excellence
Within 3 months, you'll:
Complete your Atkore immersion program
Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's strategy
Gain an understanding of your team
Gain an understanding of the training materials and procedures your team ownsWithin 6 months, you'll:
Update training materials and procedures
Partner with Safety and HR to investigate and p ovide corrective measures for on-the-job accidents, injuries, production issues, and HR issues
Identify ways to strengthen the team's commitment to Atkore's core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Excellence
Within 12 months, you'll:
Be managing an efficient team that delivers Atkore's strategy
Creating and updating reports, training materials and documentation
Be able to resolve any issues quickly and safe
Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work certified company and a two-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.
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)Atkore International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.