Product Manager

Join Us as a Product Manager at Potter Global Technologies

At Potter Global Technologies, we’ve been protecting lives around the world for over 125 years—and we’re just getting started. We’re a global leader in life safety solutions, committed to saving lives through innovative technology and trusted partnerships.

Our vision is for our customers to know us globally as their innovative, easy-to-do-business-with, best-in-class life-safety product partner. And our mission? With a passion for creating safer environments worldwide, our mission is to provide our customers with a team of real people that connect them with reliable expertise in life safety applications.

If you're inspired by purpose, energized by collaboration, and thrive in an environment of feedback, ownership, and experimentation—you’ll feel at home here.

As a Product Manager,you will guide the strategy, growth, and performance of key product categories while leading new opportunities from concept through commercialization. They’ll translate customer and market needs into strong product direction, build a healthy new‑product pipeline, and work closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Customer Experience to ensure each product is positioned, priced, launched, and supported effectively making this a visible, high‑growth role for an ambitious commercial leader. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help shape what comes next.

What You’ll Do

• Own product strategy, portfolio management, and full lifecycle execution for assigned product categories.

• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share expansion through targeted product and commercialization initiatives.

• Manage product line P&L performance, including pricing, margin optimization, forecasting, and business case development.

• Lead the New Product Development (NPD) process from opportunity identification through commercialization, ensuring strong VOC, robust business cases, cross-functional alignment, and successful market launch.

• Build and prioritize a pipeline of new product opportunities informed by customer needs, market trends, competitive gaps, and adjacent market opportunities.

• Develop business cases for new product investments, including market potential, revenue opportunity, pricing, profitability, and customer value.

• Partner with Engineering and Operations to define product requirements, prioritize development efforts, resolve barriers, and ensure new products meet market and business needs.

• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies, positioning, value propositions, and launch plans that drive strong product adoption.

• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and voice-of-the-customer (VOC) activities to shape product strategy and development priorities.

• Monitor product and launch performance, market adoption, pricing effectiveness, and profitability to drive continuous improvement.

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience on customer engagement, training, channel initiatives, and commercialization.

• Support long-range portfolio planning, product roadmap development, and strategic investment recommendations.

• Participate in customer meetings, trade shows, industry events, and other strategic business initiatives.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Experience That Drives Success

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.

• 3–7 years of experience in Product Management, Product Marketing, Engineering, Technical Sales, or similar commercial roles.

• Experience working in manufacturing or B2B environments, including industrial or technical settings.

• Experience supporting product launches, commercialization initiatives, or strategic growth programs.

• Strong understanding of market analysis, pricing strategy, and product lifecycle management.

• Experience in fire suppression or life safety industries or other technical product sectors (preferred).

• MBA or advanced business degree (preferred).

• Experience with financial analysis, forecasting, or P&L management (preferred).

Key Strengths & Skills

• Demonstrate strong commercial and business acumen to guide product and portfolio decisions.

• Apply a strong understanding of gated New Product Development processes and effectively lead cross‑functional NPD initiatives.

• Translate customer and market needs into clear product requirements, strong business cases, and effective commercialization strategies.

• Leverage strong analytical and financial decision‑making skills to support product and business performance.

• Manage pricing, profitability, and product lifecycle activities with a focus on long‑term growth.

• Communicate effectively and lead cross‑functional teams to drive alignment and execution.

• Balance strategic planning with hands‑on execution to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

• Lead projects with strong organizational and project management skills to ensure timely, high‑quality results.

• Maintain a customer‑focused mindset paired with a strong growth orientation.

• Influence stakeholders across multiple functions to advance product and business priorities.

• Show high initiative, accountability, and a strong business ownership mindset in all responsibilities.

Our Culture

• We build strong relationships—with teammates, partners, and customers

• We take pride in knowing every product we build serves the purpose of protecting lives

• We listen actively, coach frequently, and own our results

• We foster innovation, value curiosity, and believe that experimentation is part of growth

• We create a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone belongs

• We take ownership of our work—quality and safety are at the core of what we do

Benefits That Matter

• Employee Ownership Program – You’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. We share success together.

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous paid time off and holidays

• Continuous learning and development opportunities

• Financial Wellness programs including complimentary Certified Financial Planner sessions

• Recognition programs that celebrate individual and team wins

• A mission-driven team that supports life-saving outcomes, every day

Location

This is a full-time position, on-site at our Manufacturing Facility located in Hazelwood, MO.

Ready to Apply?

Ready to make a real impact? If you’re driven, curious, and excited to grow with a team that’s changing the world—and where you’re not just an employee but an owner—we want you on board!

Join us, and let’s create safer environments together—making a global difference you’ll be proud to own.