Product Manager - Valves Strainers Filters

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) is a global leader in pool and spa equipment, designing and manufacturing innovative solutions that enhance water experiences. As the world’s largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment, we continue to expand our presence in the commercial pool market. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward operates facilities across the U.S., Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.  This position is located in Clemmons, NC

The Product Manager for Core Products, consisting primarily of Valves, Strainers, and Filters, will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to profitably grow existing assigned product lines, as well as new product lines. The Product Manager is responsible for the product lifecycle management of assigned products and new products from initial business case through obsolescence. This role will work collaboratively with sales, marketing, and engineering, as well as other cross-functional teams, as the champion of new product development initiatives, while ensuring that product deliverables are based on the voice of the customer and market-based needs.

• Strategic Planning: Develop and update 3-year product line business plans and 5-year product portfolio plans aligned with company objectives.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Manage the product development pipeline, champion new product development, and lead successful market introductions for assigned product lines.
• Business Management: Conduct market and competitive analyses and develop strategies to maximize Hayward’s position in the market while delivering on sales, profit, and market share goals.
• Market Leadership: Represent Hayward to our markets as the expert for assigned product lines and capture the Voice of Customer through research and customer engagement.
• Collaboration: Work with sales, marketing, and engineering, to ensure that product strategies are aligned with company objectives.
• Marketing Support: Guide the creation of collateral marketing campaigns, and website presence to support product line strategy and new product launches.

• Bachelor’s degree. (Engineering, Marketing or MBA preferred.)
• Minimum 5 years of product management experience
• Experience in the industrial sector, preferably in the flow control industry
• Experience in new product development and new product introductions
• History of successful product introductions that met or exceeded company financial objectives.
• Strong business acumen and reporting skills, with knowledge of marketing, engineering, sales and operations functions, and a history of working with cross-functional teams.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate within all levels of the organization, as well as to customers.

At Hayward, we are committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability—delivering solutions that inspire happiness and well-being. If you’re passionate about solving complex problems and driving product excellence, we invite you to join our team!