Sr. Product Manager - Drinking Water Systems

Ecowater Systems LLC

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Manages the activities of overall plans/programs for a specific product line(s). Researches the design of products and ensures that quality standards are met. Leads a team of direct reports.

Company Overview

Established in 1925, EcoWater Systems LLC is headquartered in Eagan, MN and has two manufacturing facilities in Mississippi.  EcoWater has been owned by Marmon Holdings, Inc. since 1981, and today is one of six companies within their Water group. EcoWater is the world’s largest manufacturer of highly engineered, in-home water softening and drinking water solutions.  In North America, there are four channels through which the company goes to market including a dealer business, a retail business, a wholesale/trade business, and an e-commerce/Direct-to-Consumer platform.

Marmon Holdings is a Berkshire Hathaway company and comprises 11 groups and more than 100 autonomous businesses with total annual revenue of $12 billion. Marmon’s 30,000-plus team members serve diverse industries and markets worldwide in over 120 countries. The 11 groups include Medical, Water, Foodservice Technologies, Retail Solutions, Transportation Products, Rail & Leasing, Electrical, Plumbing & Refrigeration, Metal Services, Industrial Products, & Crane Services. 

General Overview

The Drinking Water Product Manager is responsible for developing and executing the product strategy for a portfolio of drinking water solutions. This role oversees the product lifecycle, drives innovation, and ensures alignment with business goals and customer needs. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong leadership capabilities, capable of managing cross-functional teams to drive new product development, optimize product performance, and execute a long-term innovation strategy.

Overall Responsibilities

1. Product Portfolio Strategy

• Develop and manage a comprehensive product portfolio strategy that aligns with business objectives and market needs.

• Conduct market research to identify trends, customer insights, and competitive positioning.

• Define product roadmaps, including enhancements, line extensions, and discontinuations.

• Work with cross-functional teams to optimize product mix, pricing, and go-to-market strategies.

2. Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead and collaborate with R&D, engineering, marketing, supply chain, finance, and sales teams to drive product success.

• Align stakeholders on key priorities, ensuring seamless execution of product strategies.

• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, managing timelines, deliverables, and key milestones.

• Champion a customer-centric approach across all teams.

3. New Product Development (NPD)

• Drive the end-to-end product development process, from ideation to commercialization.

• Define product requirements, specifications, and value propositions based on customer insights.

• Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to develop innovative, high-quality drinking water products.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, sustainability goals, and safety guidelines.

• Conduct product testing, validation, and pilot programs before full-scale launch.

4. Innovation Strategy & Planning

• Define and execute a long-term innovation strategy for drinking water solutions.

• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and consumer demands to inform future product opportunities.

• Partner with external industry experts, research institutions, and technology providers to stay ahead of innovation.

• Develop business cases and investment recommendations for new product initiatives.

5. Product Performance Analysis

• Monitor and analyze key performance metrics, including sales, profitability, market share, and customer satisfaction.

• Use data analytics and customer feedback to optimize product performance and drive continuous improvement.

• Identify and implement corrective actions for underperforming products.

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