Product Manager

Product Manager

Ready to change the future, your way?

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Product Manager to unlock your ambition and work the future at Aalberts.

As a full-time Product Manager in the Product Management Department at Aalberts, you will be a strategic and execution-focused leader responsible for driving the lifecycle of a defined product portfolio, including valves, fittings, and connection technologies. This role blends market insight, customer feedback, and cross-functional collaboration to define product strategies, lead new product development (NPD), and optimize portfolio performance. The Product Manager will play a key role in shaping the future of our product offerings and driving growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

the Aalberts way

Aalberts is built on entrepreneurship. We believe the more space people are given, the greater their chance of finding brilliant solutions for our customers. That is why we encourage everyone to take ownership, think independently yet work as one team. You are in charge today of what happens tomorrow. For yourself, for the company, and for our planet.

your challenge

• Define and execute multi-year product strategies aligned with business goals and market trends.


• Lead the development of product roadmaps and innovation pipelines, incorporating Voice of Customer (VoC) insights and competitive analysis.


• Champion the Product Lifecycle Strategy (PLS), including ideation, development, launch, and end-of-life decisions.


• Drive the stage-gate process for new product development, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and milestone achievement.


• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing to develop scalable, market-driven solutions.


• Identify unmet customer needs and emerging technologies to inform future product concepts.


• Evaluate market dynamics, customer feedback, and competitive positioning to refine product offerings.


• Rationalize underperforming SKUs and reduce portfolio complexity.


• Develop and manage pricing strategies using value-based pricing and Total Addressable Market (TAM) analysis.


• Partner with sales, marketing, and operations to ensure successful product launches and sustained market performance.


• Provide product training and support to sales teams.


• Regularly report on product performance, development milestones, and market trends to senior leadership.


• Track and report key metrics such as revenue growth, profitability, and Product Vitality Index (revenue from new products within the last 4 years).


• Foster a culture of innovation and smart risk-taking across teams.


• Mentor and coach new and junior product managers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring alignment with company standards and strategic goals.


• Share best practices, provide guidance on product management methodologies, and support onboarding and development initiatives.


• Complete additional duties as assigned by the manager.

requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field (MBA preferred).


• 2+ years of experience in product management, ideally within industrial or manufacturing sectors.


• Proven success in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex product portfolios.


• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.


• Experience with ERP, CRM, PIM, and Power BI systems.


• Familiarity with agile and stage-gate development frameworks.

targeted attributes

• Knowledge of valve and piping systems or similar technical product lines.


• Experience in strategic planning, market analysis, and IP strategy development.


• Ability to influence stakeholders and senior leadership through data-driven insights.

why work at Aalberts?

• Globally renowned company, dedicated to technological innovation and excellence


• Diverse teams of passionate individuals, committed to making a difference


• Professional growth and development opportunities


• Think independently yet work as one team


• Be in charge today of what happens tomorrow

about Aalberts

We are a company of over 13,000 passionate people spread across 50 countries, working as one to engineer mission-critical technologies, making impact in everyday life. Aalberts IPSA proudly supports eco-friendly buildings to high-tech manufacturing, minuscule microchips to the largest seagoing vessels, and next gen vehicles to lightweight airplanes. Since 1975, we have been at the forefront of where technological innovation truly matters and progress is really made for a clean, smart and responsible future.

work environment

• Operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.


• Communicate verbally and in writing to exchange information with colleagues, customers, and clients.


• Visually perceive and assess information on computer screens and documents.


• Traverse various environments, including office spaces, customer locations, and manufacturing facilities.


• Navigate different types of terrain and environments during travel and facility visits.


• Operate a vehicle for travel to customer and client locations, when necessary.


• Ascend/descend stairs or use elevators in office buildings and manufacturing facilities.


• Maintain concentration and complete tasks in environments with varying noise levels.


• Adapt to changing work conditions, including outdoor weather during travel or facility visits.


• Apply established protocols and make decisions in potentially high-stress situations during travel or customer interactions.


• Clear verbal communication skills to coordinate with all departments, vendors and colleagues. Specifically, upper intermediate (B2) language level in English.

travel requirements

Regular travel to customers and Aalberts sites up to 25% of the time.

compensation and benefits

The salaried rate for this role is fair and decided upon based on experience and proven skills alignment through our interview process. This role includes bonus component. This role will observe our company’s 12 paid holidays, generous paid time off, and competitive full suite benefits package.

go ahead , work the future at Aalberts

Our procedure involves application submission, screening, assessments, selection, and offer/onboarding. The process follows a tentative time frame and is subject to the availability of both parties and the completion of each stage.

equal opportunity

Aalberts IPSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Uninvited agency solicitation will not be considered. Profiles sent by third-party recruiters will be treated as direct applications from the candidate.