Sr. Product Manager, Electrification

Rinnai America Corporation is the leader in tankless water heating, a technology that is growing rapidly as businesses and homes “yank the tank” and convert to an efficient, endless supply of hot water and the only tankless water heating manufacturer in the US. We have a commitment to our employees and a strong, accountable culture with a practice of giving back to our communities.

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What does a Sr. Product Manager do at Rinnai?

Are you passionate about creating things that exceed customer expectations?  If yes, read on.  As a Senior Manager of Product Management for Rinnai you will oversee and lead the research, design, and coordination of new and existing product lines.

• Other Perks/Benefits: Best-in-class health benefit programs that provide eligibility on 1st day of employment, 401k match, Paid Volunteer Community Service Day, and so much more.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead design thinking initiatives to understand the needs of the customers and develop solutions that exceed expectations.
• Understand existing and potential customers (3 step distribution), and their unique needs and requirements.
• Define customer features and benefits as well as the customer experience.
• Research North American markets for trends, technologies, and opportunities.
• Understand competitive landscape and continually manages competitive analysis.
• Lead competitive product analysis initiatives.
• Manages all aspects of OEM products including communications with Rinnai Japan.
• Defines unique selling points and market differentiators.
• Develop and deliver on 3-5 year product and technology roadmap / strategy technology strategy / roadmap with a focus on growing this product space / business a minimum of 15% YOY.
• Analyze potential partners, OEM opportunities and technology innovations.
• Defines channel(s) of distribution.
• Develops and executes entire project plan from concept to launch.
• Drives assumptions in financial models and meets targets.
• Follows and executes Rinnai New Product Development (NPD) Process.
• Facilitates project teams.
• Leads product specification development and approvals.
• Defines/Delivers the go to market plan with all stakeholders.
• Develops pricing and bundling options and proposals.

REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of product-line management, product development or marketing experience and OEM account management.
• Knowledge of consumer goods or decarbonization product.
• Experience in 3-step distribution models.
• Experienced in business financials.
• Experience in Design Thinking
• Agile product development process

SKILLS

• Project Management skills.
• Product Management skills.
• Must demonstrate highly developed interpersonal / communication skills.
• Strong organization / time management and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create and write professional documents with excellent knowledge and use Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

ABILITIES

• Ability to exercise appropriate discretion when working with confidential and sensitive matters and information.  
• Ability to work professionally and positively with various levels of employees/customers /business partners.
• Commitment to achieving business goals.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and respond to high sense of urgency situations and produce fast, but accurate results.
• High levels of personal integrity, honesty, and commitment.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

Physical Requirements

Physical Activities

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Accessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing.

Environmental Conditions

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.
• 40% travel

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription 

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for Medical and Dependent Care

Paid Time Off (PTO), Floating Holidays (FH)

Paid Holidays 

401(k) Plan with Company Match 

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Professional Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)

Referral Bonuses

Paid Volunteer Community Service Day

Tobacco and Drug-Free Campuses

Employee, family, and friend’s discount

Rinnai America Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.