Software Product Manager (Remote)

Why Badger Meter?
 

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource.  For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient.  Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.  

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world’s most precious resource. 
 

What You Will Contribute:
 

Badger Meter is looking to add a Software Product Manager to our team. This role is Remote, with 25% Travel.

The Software Product Manager is responsible for management of one or more software products, including competitive analysis, product planning, definition, pricing, forecasting, promotion, product life cycle management. You will be responsible for leading communication with product owners and technical leadership to ensure delivery of marketable software features in addition to coordinating with business teams to ensure commercialization of product development efforts.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate with software product management team and technical leadership to develop short-and long -range roadmaps consistent with market needs and corporate strategic plans.

• Define and maintain epic-level definitions and goals of assigned products and clearly communicate ideas and concepts to product owners and technical leadership Engineering to optimize development efforts  

• Recommend product pricing and pricing strategies/policies based on established based on market analysis and competitive research 

• Maintain strong knowledge and understanding of competitive products and industry trends to support and develop competitive software features to increase market penetration.

• Initiate product improvements from stakeholder review, customer feedback, and market needs.

• Present to multiple levels of the organization ensure awareness and product training where appropriate as well as to external partners and customers

• Coordinate with strategic business partners (Engineering, Support Services, Sales) to ensure achievement of business plan objectives and implement the product training and distribution plans.  

• Conduct tasks in accordance with applicable Badger Meter policies and procedures.  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering or a related field required; Masters Degree preferred

• 5+ years of relevant experience required. Demonstrable knowledge of hydraulic analysis in Water or Wastewater Network Management also required.   

• Must be willing to travel 25% of the time

Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud services and cybersecurity practices preferred

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required

• Comfortable with software product management and/or development tools and knowledge of Agile/SCRUM development preferred

Competencies:

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.

• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.

• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards o