Product Manager

The Product Manager is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of pump productsfrom market analysis and product planning to development support launch and post-launch optimization. This role bridges market needs customer requirements engineering capabilities and commercial objectives to ensure a competitive and profitable pump product portfolio across industrial water energy or process markets.

• Define product vision roadmap and positioning for assigned pump categories (e.g. centrifugal pumps multistage pumps API pumps water & wastewater pumps).
• Conduct market and competitor analysis (performance pricing certifications applications).
• Identify new product opportunities and manage product upgrades based on market demand and technology trends.
• Develop business cases including cost structure pricing strategy and ROI.

• Gather Voice of Customer (VOC) from sales key accounts distributors EPCs and end users.
• Translate customer application needs (flow head efficiency materials standards) into clear product requirements.
• Support key customer projects bid clarifications and technical-commercial discussions.

• Work closely with R&D and engineering teams to define Product Requirement Documents (PRDs).
• Participate in design reviews prototype evaluation testing and validation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g. ISO API ANSI DIN GB).

• Plan and execute new product launches including sales tools technical datasheets and training.
• Develop product value propositions and application-based selling arguments.
• Support marketing activities such as exhibitions webinars catalogues and digital content.

• Manage product lifecycle: introduction growth maturity and phase-out.
• Monitor product performance margin and market feedback.
• Propose cost optimization localization and platform standardization initiatives.

• Train sales and application teams on product features applications and differentiation.
• Act as the internal product expert and first point of contact for product-related questions.

• New product launch success (time-to-market adoption)
• Revenue and margin growth of assigned product lines
• Win rate in key projects and tenders
• Customer satisfaction and market feedback
• Product cost and competitiveness improvement

• Bachelors degree or above in Mechanical Engineering Fluid Mechanics Industrial Engineering or related field.
• MBA or business background is a plus.

• 5 years of experience in pumps fluid handling or industrial equipment industries.
• Experience in product management product marketing application engineering or technical sales preferred.

• Strong understanding of pump hydraulics applications and system curves.
• Familiarity with pump materials sealing systems motors and efficiency standards.
• Knowledge of industrial segments such as water & wastewater HVAC oil & gas chemicals power or mining.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management.
• Customer-oriented mindset with commercial awareness.
• Strong presentation and documentation skills.
• Fluent in English; Chinese mandatory for local market roles.