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Position Summary
The Performance Pneumatics Platform is a market leader in engineered air, gas, and vacuum technologies that support sustainability, energy transition, health & wellness, industrial automation, and industrial applications. The High-Pressure Technologies portfolio addresses demanding applications requiring high reliability, safety, and performance‑serving markets such as hydrogen and alternative fuels, specialty gas handling, laboratory & medical systems, semiconductor and analytical equipment, and advanced industrial processes.
Mission
Own and grow the global High-Pressure Technologies product portfolio by defining winning product and technology strategies, translating Voice of Customer into differentiated solutions, and partnering cross‑functionally to deliver profitable growth at greater than 10% per year. The product manager ensures the portfolio is focused on the right markets, applications, and investments to strengthen the Performance Pneumatics Platform using the 80/20 lens.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Product Leadership
Develop a deep understanding of the high‑pressure portfolio, core technologies, standards (safety, regulatory), cost structure, installed base, and key customers. Clearly articulate target segments, applications, and value propositions aligned with Pneumatics strategy.
Define and execute product and technology strategies to drive profitable growth. Lead segmentation, positioning, and application‑based strategies informed by market intelligence.
New Product & Technology Development
Create and lead a robust pipeline of new products and platform extensions (core, adjacent, and breakthrough).
Build strong business case and partner with Engineering to deliver solutions on time, on cost, and to performance targets.
Commercial Enablement
Equip Sales and Business Development teams with clear positioning, application tools, pricing frameworks, and training to increase win rates in engineered and project‑based high‑flow applications.
Own commercialization planning for new product launches, including launch timing, target applications, value propositions, and internal readiness.
Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to develop go‑to‑market plans that ensure successful adoption and revenue ramp.
Define launch success metrics and track post‑launch performance, incorporating learnings into roadmap updates and future product launches.
Portfolio & Lifecycle Management
Manage portfolio health and SKU complexity.
Drive SKU rationalization and complexity reduction initiatives to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
Evaluate product line performance and lifecycle stage to recommend investment, sustainment, or exit decisions.
Voice of Customer & Market Insights
Establish a disciplined VoC cadence.
Support key customer engagements during new product launches, including application discussions and early‑adopter feedback.
Convert insights into product requirements, roadmaps, pricing logic, and value messaging.
Available to travel up to 30% of time.
Measures of Performance
New product sales, profitability, SKU management, and business case accuracy.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, manufacturing, or engineering discipline.
5–7 years of product management experience spanning ideation through launch and commercialization; preferably in a B2B or industrial manufacturing environment.
Experience working with air moving products preferred.
Solid proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required.
Other Skills and Abilities
Strategic thinking and market analysis capability.
Strong commercial and technical acumen and ability to build compelling business cases.
Excellent learning agility and cross‑functional collaboration skills in a matrix organization.
Customer‑centric mindset with ability to influence without authority.
Total Rewards
The compensation range for this position is $112,700.00 – $169,100.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for a performance‑based bonus plan.
Benefits Package
Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page.
Equal Opportunity Employer
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
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Worksite address
benton harbor, MI, 49022, US
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