Global Product Manager

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Nordson Industrial Coating Systems (ICS) designs equipment our global customers rely on for the precise application and curing of liquid paint, powder finishes, container barrier coatings and ambient temperature adhesives and sealants. Production lines work smarter with custom engineered robotic solutions from Nordson Industrial Coating Systems.

Nordson’s technology and products create many of the items you use every day. From life-saving medical devices to cutting-edge manufacturing technology, we help make products used every day, everywhere. Our teams work together with an entrepreneurial mindset to solve interesting challenges that lead to new advancements in manufacturing and serving a diverse array of end markets. In our offices around the world, we offer a supportive culture grounded in integrity and excellence. 

The Global Product Manager (PPM) is responsible for a specific portfolio of products in an Industrial Coatings line of business (LOB) and has marketing leadership for new product development (NPD) using Nordson’s defined stage gate process.  The PPM works closely with customers, engineering, sales and operations to define the portfolio strategy, manage product lifecycles, develop product roadmaps and execute go-to-market plans.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage projects through the nVision NPD stage gate process.  Ensure a steady stream of ideas move through the NPD funnel, develop business cases, document product requirements, define and implement product launch plans and achieve NPD 3-year revenue and profitability targets
• Develop integrated product portfolio strategy aligned with the business unit Strat Plan: positioning, product line roadmaps and life cycle planning
• Conduct and document Voice of the Customer (VOC) activities to validate market understanding and mine unmet customer needs for new products, services, and solutions
• Define product value proposition and messaging for personas throughout the buyer’s journey
• Coordinate with international teams to develop localized go-to-market plans
• Develop collateral and sales tools for promotions and campaigns with marketing communications
• Conduct market research, customer and product portfolio analysis including segmentation, pricing, revenue, margin and competitor analysis with marketing analysts
• Provide sales training, identify target customers and communicate how-to-win
• Deliver projects on schedule and within budget. Develop project plans that specify project phases, milestones, tasks, task interdependencies, durations, resource assignments, and costs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 5+ years of relevant experience in marketing, product management, project management, engineering, or sales. Preferably in B2B OEM or other industrial markets with exposure to SAP

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated strength in problem solving, data analysis and communication.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to effectively present the organization and its products and
  respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers.
• Strong customer focus and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects

Working Conditions

Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

Estimated up to 20% domestic and international.

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