Product Manager - Global Gas Analysis

An exciting and unique opportunity for an experienced Product Manager to join Servomex, the world leader in gas analysis and part of the FTSE 250 Spectris Group on the London Stock Exchange.

The Product Manager will be responsible for the global management of the Servomex ‘DF’ & ‘NGI’ product lines and future products being brought into the US Technical Center based in Woburn, MA. The successful candidate will also manage overall growth of the products in the Industrial Gas (IG) and Semi market sectors globally. Additionally, they will function as a member of the IG and Semi marketing team working closely with other Product Managers and Market Managers globally.

A superb opportunity for a committed and tenacious product professional to successfully impact a great and hugely driven team.

Travel – the successful candidate will have flexibility for up to 15% USA / global travel

About the Opportunity:

• Work closely with Manufacturing Teams to set priorities and improvement projects aimed at ensuring customer service levels, and manufacturing costs are fully competitive
• Identify product enhancement/new product development and provide input to the New Product Development (NPD) process
• Work closely with key accounts closely for ‘DF’ & ‘NGI’ product position therein and maintain effective Voice of Customer (VOC) network
• Guide the marketing communications team in respect of generation of sales support and training materials, website, campaign collateral, creative design, PR etc
• Develop and maintain supportive tools and collateral, ensure relevant sales channels are equipped and trained
• Lead the launch of new semiconductor products globally.
• Communicate and work with regional team on planning and execution of advertising, marketing programs, customer seminars, training programs and other events
• Work closely with Engineering and Quality to ensure all products are designed and operating to the highest standards required by market sector customers
• Ensure that all sustaining engineering requirements are properly prioritized and executed to the highest standards and timeliness
• Provide direction and direct support to the Global Regional Sales and Service teams to achieve the targets for sales and profitability as agreed with the Regional General Managers
• Understand the target markets and competitors, and track market trends to ensure continued competitiveness of the product range
• Manage the product life cycle, from product definition through to its elimination, in order to generate top line sales growth and maximize profitability

About your Talent:

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Ability to interface, influence and communicate effectively with all levels of employees/stakeholders as well as executive leadership
• A proven track record of performing in a similar role of Product Specialist, Product Manager, and/or Technical Sales role within gas analysis or closely related industry
• Be personally energetic, positive, and enthusiastic and possess the ability to think laterally and act through reasoned decision making
• Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently, and effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality
• Solid experience / expertise of NPD within related product lines
• The successful candidate must also demonstrate the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams as well as lead team projects

Essential Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering / Scientific or closely related discipline

Location: Woburn, MA (with travel)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Volunteering day
• Wellbeing Program
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Long-term Disability Insurance: available 1st of the month following employment.
• 3 weeks of Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• 401(k) with company match

Job reference: MC – USTC – 364R

Servomex cares about the health and wellbeing of its employees, developing and maintaining a working environment which promotes and supports both physical and mental wellbeing; encouraging openness, flexibility and a healthy work-life balance.

The Company is also committed to creating a culture of diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities, where every applicant is assessed fairly for employment based solely on merit, where every employee has the opportunity to fulfil their potential and where fairness, inclusion and equal opportunities exist throughout employment.

About Us:

An acknowledged innovator in gas analysis technologies for more than 70 years, the company's continual leading edge in R&D and manufacturing ensure the delivery of high-performance, cost-effective solutions through a portfolio of dependable products ranging from portable gas analyzers to complex process solutions. The company operates at the forefront of the industry and works with leading multi-national companies spanning the hydrocarbon processing, industrial gas, power, semiconductor and healthcare markets. As a truly global organization, product innovation, excellent levels of customer service and talented people are fundamental to our future success.