Associate Product Manager, Backflow

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

Watts is looking for an innovative Associate Product Manager that will provide daily and ongoing product and project support to the Product Management team including monthly and quarterly financial sales, margin tracking, analysis, new product development interdepartmental project interface, customer support and quotation assistance, sales group assistance as it relates to product issues, and field support at trade shows and where needed to support product lines. Under the guidance of the Senior Product Manager.

You Will:

• Support and lead teams in new product launches using the Stage Gate process, managing projects with Engineering and Product Development to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.

• Update databases, collect product requirements, and establish foundations for business cases; develop dashboards for analytics and serve as the team’s Power BI expert.

• Provide product training to sales representatives, distributors, customers, and end users, educating them on product applications and advantages.

• Collaborate with manufacturer representatives on product education and market outreach.

• Create product documentation and sales collateral for technical presentations and training.

• Travel to gather Voice of the Customer (VOC) insights, developing relationships with manufacturer reps and specialized distributors.

• Communicate company messaging to representatives, engineers, distributors, and contractors, attending tradeshows and industry events as needed.

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• 2+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry (flow/flow control preferred), with an understanding of backflow prevention, fluid mechanics, and mechanical equipment.

• Familiarity with process piping, valves, and fittings in commercial plumbing, municipal, waterworks, and industrial processes.

• Knowledge of ASME, ANSI, and related piping industry codes and standards.

• Understanding of sales channels, including distribution, contractor, end-user, and specifying engineers.

• Project Management and Product Analyst skill set, with a customer-centric, data-driven mindset.

• Ability to learn new business systems (e.g., Power BI) quickly.

• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000 yearly. Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work in both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.