Description Category management and full P&L accountability for assigned product portfolios pricing, margin, and portfolio rationalization. Market intelligence and Voice of the Customer processes that turn distributor, rep, contractor, plumber and engineer input into actionable insight. Product strategy and multi-year roadmap development aligned to channel and end-user demand. NPD pipeline development and execution end-to-end, with a sustained focus on Vitality Index (% of sales from recent new products). Business case development market sizing, ROI, and investment justification for new products and platform extensions. Input to Long Range Planning (LRP) and the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), partnering with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations. End-to-end launch leadership rallying R&D, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Marketing, and Sales around a shared plan, then tracking performance against targets and driving course corrections when results fall short. Skills Product management, Design, Project management, Mechanical engineering, Solidworks, Mechanical Top Skills Details Product management,Design,Project management,Mechanical engineering,Solidworks Additional Skills & Qualifications Minimum 7 years of product management experience, with a track record of owning P&L and product strategy. Technical or engineering experience strongly preferred; manufacturing-sector experience required, plumbing/building-products industry a plus. Demonstrated success building and executing NPD pipelines and improving Vitality Index performance in a Stage-Gate or similar process. Skilled in market research, VOC methodologies, and translating insight into product requirements and business cases. Experience contributing to Long Range Planning and Annual Operating Planning cycles. Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA and proficiency with ERP/CRM tools such as Plex or Salesforce preferred. Strong cross-functional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills; a curious, detail-oriented, adaptable team player who thrives on multiple concurrent projects. Willing to work full-time on-site in Grandview, MO, with travel up to 30% to visit customers, reps, trade shows, and manufacturing facilities. Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Grandview, MO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $135000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Company Benefits, profit sharing options, health dental 401k match Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Grandview, MO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Grandview,MO. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.