Product Manager

4 days ago

Kempton Park, South Africa Xylem Full time

Xylem |ˈzīləm|

1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;
2) a leading global water technology company.

Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.

**We Offer You More Than Just “A Job”**
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- Professional Development - To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.
- Total Rewards - We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
- Watermark - Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
- Employee Networks - Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.

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**The Role**: Product Manager**

**ssential Duties/Principal Responsibilities**:
Product strategy
- Understands the specific market requirements and technology trends for current and future products by conducting product related market research, supported by Voice of Customer received through on-going interaction with customers, partners and other stakeholders
- Having an understating of the competitors in the industry on a high financial level as well as product offering
- Provides input into product development and localization plans through market analysis, forecasts, customer needs, etc.
- Monitors regional competition with respect to technology, trends, market, and product performance. Gives input to the global Transport product management team on regional competition impacts to products/services.
- Collaborate with Emerging Markets and Global Product Managers in the development of regional product plans.
- Lead Africa Transport localization projects in collaboration with Emerging Markets and Global Product Managers.

Sales and Profitability
- Drives targeted growth and profitability for the Transport product lines working closely with the sales team e.g. volume and market price. If required, takes action to close any gaps to ensure targets are fulfilled.
- Understanding of the Transport sales funnel to be able to understand market trends. Identify required countermeasures to reach the set targets.
- Maximize the revenue and margin for the Transport product portfolio through presales and post sales analysis
- Ensure that after-market and service are an integral part of the product’s value proposition
- Participates in technical meetings, conferences, workshops, industry days, trade shows and association events

Lifecycle Management
- Execution of product end of life plans including inventory preparation, pricing, communication to the sales teams and customers, etc.
- Provide support on product problems and failures (analysis, corrective actions and mitigations)
- Conduct annual pricing and product rationalization activities.

Guardianship & Support
- Formulation, execution and tracking of product strategy across the Africa Region
- Participates in technical meetings, conferences, workshops, industry days, trade shows and association events
- Actively contribute in the development of sales tools

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