The Product Manager (Strategic Initiatives) will be key in designing and driving strategic product and marketing initiatives for both TOV and CBL SBUs. This role will need to ensure that the product roadmap is aligned with and fulfills enterprise objectives and has ownership of implementing all product roadmap initiatives such as (but not limited to) NPD, product enhancements and portfolio restructuring. Additionally, this covers ownership of supporting the Emerson planning process from the SBU perspective and other investigations such as competitor assessments, margin and GP analysis and regional pricing analysis.

Development, execution and communication of product portfolio roadmap and associated programs including managing and driving NPD process through all Stage/Gate process from Gate 0 to Gate 7 Global product platforming and product positioning Implement routine portfolio review (at least once a year) to determine opportunities for rationalization and obsolescence of products, in accordance with established Isolation Valve BU Product Lifecycle procedures Implement routine price reviews to identify price opportunities and implement global and regional strategies (using Power & Risk and other Emerson tools) Ownership of investigations such as financials (pricing, margins, backlog), market (new industry penetrations, existing industry consolidations), competitor deepdive etc.

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Product management leadership in Emerson planning process submissions. Design and execute strategic product and marketing initiatives aligned with enterprise objectives. Own and drive implementation of the product roadmap, including new product development, portfolio optimization, and product enhancements.

Partner with stakeholders to ensure alignment of product strategies across TOV and CBL SBUs. Support the Emerson planning process from an SBU perspective, contributing insights and data-driven recommendations.



Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams, including the Global ISV organization, to ensure seamless execution of initiatives.

Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for innovation and growth. You make sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information, balancing analysis with experience and judgment.

Experience in product management, strategic initiatives, or a related function. Strong analytical capability with experience in market analysis, pricing, and financial evaluation. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or MBA or equivalent through experience Minimum 5 years of experience in product management or a similar role of business development Solid understanding of valve industry products and applications Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, or technology-driven environments. Exposure to global business operations or collaboration with international teams. Familiarity with product lifecycle management and portfolio strategy.

Understanding of enterprise planning processes and business strategy development. Ability to leverage data and digital tools to support decision-making. We believe in collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are dedicated to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects diverse perspectives and experiences.

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The total compensation salary range for this role is 45.000 to 82.000 EUR annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role. For roles covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the applicable salary range and pay structure are set by that agreement, including how pay levels and progression are defined ( ).

📌 Manager - Product Manager (Piacenza)
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