Senior Product Manager

Who we are:

Brady makes products that make the world a safer and more productive place. We are a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - we're just about everywhere you look.

Companies around the world trust Brady because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications - powered by our world-class manufacturing capabilities.

We have a diverse customer base in industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace and more. As of July 31, 2023, Brady employed approximately 5,600 people worldwide. Our fiscal 2023 sales were approximately $1.33 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. You can learn more about us at www.bradycorp.com

Why work at Brady:

A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.

Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.

What We Need:

The Senior Product Manager is responsible for their product category business, including strategy, P&L, roadmap, and pricing. This person works closely with engineering, operations, strategic sourcing, channel management and marketing to define, develop, implement and maintain the value proposition around the product line, incorporating product lifecycle management and marketing requirements to meet customer expectations. This person will conduct VOC and market research to build a strategic roadmap that will ensure product relevance, innovative advancements and meet revenue goals. They will work with research and development (internal or external teams) to define, build and launch new products.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Owns and manages product category strategy and P&L to achieve established revenue, margin and profit goals

• Owns product lifecycle strategy for product offering

• Develops and implements new product roadmap based on voice of customer and market research

• Develops and executes pricing strategy for both list and off-book pricing

• Maintains market position of products through competitive review

• Develops a comprehensive knowledge base of major market segments and competitive environment that drives action to Sales, Marketing and R&D

• Works with Engineering, Operations and Strategic Sourcing to identify and execute cost out initiatives to maintain market competitiveness

• Partners with Marketing Communications on marketing materials, press releases and launch plans consistent with established value proposition

• Develops and implements marketing and sales strategies for specific product groups

• Collaborates with channel management to drive product positioning and sales for target markets

• Responsible for training both internal and external partners on product line to drive growth

• Measures success by organic growth, increasing gross margins and operating income, and a strong pipeline of new products

What You'll Need To Be Successful:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Sciences or relevant field

• Minimum of 4 years of product management experience

• Demonstrated technical expertise and experience with safety products and programs

• Proficient in written and oral communication

• Ability to interact with both internal stakeholders and external customers

• Up to 30% travel

• Experience with optical scanning technologies; e.g. Barcode Scanners, vision systems

• Master's Degree in a technical field or business

• Experience creating and executing strategies

• Decision making skills to determine the most important initiatives and the drive to push them to completion

• Sufficient technical depth to fully understand product development trade offs and next best alternatives

• Demonstrated excellence in communication and influencing others

Benefits:

• Complete insurance coverage starting on first day of employment -- medical, dental, vision, life

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition reimbursement

• Bonus opportunity

• Vacation and Holiday pay

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