Product Manager

Join Us as a 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 ambitious, commercially minded Product Management professionals to help drive growth, profitability, and innovation across our Fire Safety and Fire Suppression businesses. These highly visible opportunities offer meaningful product ownership, cross-functional leadership, and broad business exposure for individuals looking to build long-term careers in Product Management and broader General Management leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Own product strategy, portfolio performance, and lifecycle management for assigned product categories.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share through product, pricing, and commercialization initiatives.
• Manage product line P&L performance, including pricing strategy, margin optimization, forecasting, and business case development.
• Lead new product development, product enhancements, sustaining initiatives, and commercialization efforts in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies supporting product launches, customer adoption, and long-term market growth.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and Voice of the Customer (VOC) activities to identify growth opportunities and product improvements.
• Develop product roadmaps, positioning, value propositions, and differentiated messaging that communicate customer value.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain on product improvements, cost reduction, quality, and supply continuity initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on customer engagement, product training, channel development, and commercialization activities.
• Monitor product performance, market adoption, pricing effectiveness, and profitability to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop business cases and recommendations for product investments, enhancements, and portfolio optimization.
• Participate in customer meetings, trade shows, industry events, and strategic business initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You Bring

Experience That Drives Success

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Marketing, Engineering, Technical Sales, Business Development, or related roles.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, technical products, or B2B environments.
• Experience supporting product development, commercialization, product launches, or strategic growth initiatives.
• Understanding of market analysis, pricing, financial performance, and product lifecycle management.

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.
• MBA or advanced business degree.

Key Strengths & Skills

• Strong commercial and business acumen with a business ownership mindset.
• Understanding of product strategy, pricing, profitability, and lifecycle management.
• Strong analytical and financial decision-making skills.
• Ability to translate customer and market needs into product and commercialization strategies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
• Customer-focused mindset with initiative, accountability, and a desire to grow.

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. You'll join a growing organization where Product Management plays a critical role in shaping business strategy, driving innovation, and delivering commercial results.

This opportunity offers broad business exposure, meaningful product ownership, and a clear path for continued professional growth.