Product Manager - Valves and Cartridges at Fortune Brands Innovations in Deerfield, ILLINOIS, United States

Job description

• Fortune Brands is hiring a Product Manager to lead the Valve and Cartridge product line within our Moen water brand.
• Every Moen faucet, shower, and bath product depends on a valve or cartridge to assembly effortlessly, seal perfectly, and provide the ideal tactile feel over years of use. This core technology serves as the foundation for our water control systems. As Product Manager, you will play a critical role in generating the growth and success of Valves and Cartridges and, consequently, Moen water products as a whole.
• You will shape product strategies by aligning product offerings, channels, and pricing in ways that meet both customer and business needs. You propose strategic direction, drive the roadmap, and watch your decisions show up on shelves and in people’s homes.
• This role calls for curiosity, empathy, and thoughtful analysis to understand market trends and customer experiences. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to develop meaningful strategies, communicate shared goals, and contribute to outcomes that strengthen market presence over time. This entails a strong business acumen with a technical aptitude to become a SME of the inner workings of Valves and Cartridges and the products they interface with.
• The ideal candidate combines strong product management capabilities with a deep understanding of fluid-control technologies and consumer-facing products. They can translate customer insights, competitive analysis, and technical requirements into a compelling product strategy, while partnering with engineering teams to deliver innovative, reliable, and market-leading plumbing or fluid-control solutions.
• POSITION LOCATION: This is a hybrid position based in our world-class Deerfield, IL campus, with flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Development of strategic product plans by aligning performance, pricing, and supply chain with long-term business goals to support sustainable revenue and market growth.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to guide new product development and innovation initiatives through the full stage-gate process.
• Build collaborative relationships with external customers by sharing insights and helping identify opportunities for category growth.
• Work closely with Revenue Growth Management, Sales, Analytics, and Finance teams to better understand channel dynamics and evaluate pricing strategies.
• Contribute to go-to-market approaches by sharing perspectives and helping guide product and business decisions.
• Collaborate with Operations, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality, to support product launches and monitor ongoing product performance.
• Advocate for the voice of the customer by developing a deep understanding of customer needs, preferences, and market trends.
• Communicate product strategies and priorities clearly and thoughtfully to a variety of stakeholders.
• Support sales teams through training, participation in industry events, and ongoing engagement with partners and associations.
• Partner with Brand, Channel Marketing, Digital, and Commercialization teams to co-create marketing materials and promotional strategies.
• Review product-related communications to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams and external partners on product offerings and updates.
• Maintain regular, supportive communication with field sales teams, including occasional travel (approximately 15%).
• Contribute to additional projects and responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of proven experience in product management, product development, or engineering leadership for high-volume manufactured products. (We will strongly consider engineering leaders ready to move into product management.)
• Experience managing products within the plumbing, kitchen and bath, or water delivery product categories OR other valve, cartridge, and fluid control technologies, including thermostatic and pressure-balancing mechanisms.
• Understanding of sealing technologies, including elastomeric and ceramic components, as well as flow performance, cavitation, acoustic/noise reduction, and durability requirements.
• Experience with high-volume manufactured products in industries such as plumbing, appliance, HVAC/R, water heating, beverage dispensing, irrigation, water treatment, pool and spa, or automotive fluid control systems.
• Ability to translate customer needs, competitive analysis, and engineering requirements into product strategy, roadmap priorities, and successful product launches through a stage-gate or equivalent process.
• Experience partnering closely with market-facing roles (such as Sales) and partnering with technical roles (engineering) to bring a quality product portfolio to market
• Strong analytical and communication skills to support collaborative decision-making.
• Technical aptitude and the ability to understand the engineering, functionality, and internal mechanics imperative to the product while having the business acumen (financials) to build strong business cases, derive market insights and product trends to ensure portfolio success.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15%.
• MBA or advanced degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Ideal candidates will have experience in plumbing developing high-volume consumer, commercial, or automotive products that incorporate fluid control systems, including thermostatic and pressure-compensating valves, cartridges, elastomeric and ceramic sealing technologies, flow regulation, noise and cavitation management, and durability/lifecycle performance.
• Background in building products, home improvement, or durable goods.Experience with both B2C and B2B product environments.
• Familiarity with connected product technologies or smart home categories.

Skills

Required

• Strong product management capabilities
• Technical aptitude and business acumen

Benefits

• Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $120,000 USD - $140,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
• At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.