Product Manager - Core Business Automation

Job Summary This Product Manager II is responsible for managing Phoenix Contact’s protocol conversion, device server and gateway product portfolios for various industrial fieldbus and Ethernet protocols. In this role you will drive product success throughout the complete product lifecycle, from market assessment and product definition through launch, support, enhancement, and discontinuation. This role serves as the primary business owner for these product portfolios, translating market needs and customer requirements into actionable product strategies and development initiatives. Working closely with customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, and global product teams, the Product Manager II develops business cases, product requirements, pricing strategies, and go-to-market plans that support business growth objectives. This role utilizes market intelligence, competitive analysis, and customer insights to identify opportunities, improve product performance, and maximize profitability within the assigned portfolio. Responsibilities • Manage the complete lifecycle of the Phoenix Contact protocol conversion, device server, and gateway portfolios, including product planning, launch, maintenance, enhancement, and phase-out activities. • Execute product portfolio strategies aligned with regional and global business objectives. • Identify market opportunities, customer needs, and emerging trends through market research, customer engagement, and competitive analysis. • Develop and maintain product roadmaps for the Phoenix Contact protocol conversion, device server, and gateway portfolios. • Create business cases and product requirements that support new product development initiatives. • Define product positioning, value propositions, and key differentiators for the Phoenix Contact protocol conversion, device server, and gateway portfolios. • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams throughout the product development process. • Support product development projects by providing business requirements, market insights, and customer feedback. • Conduct market and competitive analyses to identify opportunities and threats within assigned markets. • Develop and maintain pricing strategies that support profitability and market competitiveness. • Prepare product forecasts and support annual business planning activities. • Monitor product performance, sales trends, profitability, and market share to identify improvement opportunities. • Coordinate product launches and communicate product information to sales organizations, distributors, and customers. • Develop product training materials and support sales enablement efforts. • Manage product change notifications and communicate product lifecycle changes to internal and external stakeholders. • Investigate product quality issues, coordinate corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives. • Build and maintain relationships with customers, sales subsidiaries, channel partners, and key stakeholders. • Represent the company at customer meetings, trade shows, industry events, and training programs. • Provide guidance and mentorship to Associate Product Managers and less experienced team members as appropriate. • Support cross-functional initiatives and strategic projects as assigned. • Perform other duties as assigned by management Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field required. • Minimum of 5-8 years of professional experience in product management, marketing, engineering, business development, or related discipline. • Proven experience managing products throughout the complete product lifecycle. • Demonstrated ability to develop product requirements