Senior Product Manager - Service Brass

Who We Are:

Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc.  

For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America.   

Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations.   

By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.  

Senior Product Manager - Service Brass

Senior Product Manager – Service Brass

Mueller Water Products is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries and has an immediate opening for a Senior Product Manager in support of our Service Brass product line. For over 160 years MWP’s manufacturing commitment has ensured one of the world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being.

As a Senior Product Manager, you will hold overall responsibility for the portfolio of Mueller Service Brass  products and overseeing the entire product lifecycle from ideation, through development, introduction, growth, maturity, decline and end-of-life to meet customer needs and business goals.  This exempt-level position can be based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive product strategies for complex manufactured product lines or strategic initiatives, aligning with overall corporate goals and long-term investment cycles in manufacturing assets.
• Lead the entire product lifecycle for products, from R&D and ideation through mass production, distribution, and end-of-life, with a focus on maximizing business value, profitability, and market share.
• Conduct advanced market research, competitive intelligence, and customer segmentation to identify significant market opportunities, potential disruptions, and areas for innovation in the manufacturing sector.
• Define detailed product roadmaps, multi-year release plans, and prioritize initiatives to achieve strategic objectives for tangible goods, balancing innovation with production scalability.
• Drive product development efforts by collaborating closely with R&D, engineering, operations, and other cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery within budget and to stringent quality standards.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success (e.g., margin, market share, customer satisfaction, quality metrics, supply chain efficiency), identify areas for optimization, and present executive-level insights.
• Develop and execute comprehensive go-to-market plans in partnership with marketing, sales, and distribution teams, including sophisticated pricing strategies, channel readiness, and global market penetration.
• Lead, mentor, and guide Product Managers
• Act as a subject matter expert and advocate for their product area internally and externally, engaging with key customers, major accounts, and industry partners.
• Oversee the entire product development process, provide direct guidance to Product Managers, and assist in high-level management tasks within the product organization.
• Conduct extensive product and market research, including analyzing user experience and market trends.
• Gather data on potential market and customer reactions to products, which informs strategic decisions.
• Coordinate product needs seamlessly between external clients and various internal teams.
• Assess financial strategies to extract maximum value from current products before initiating the design process for new ones, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth.
• Review and respond to product suggestions that are submitted.
• Collaborate with and advocate for