The Associate Product Manager reports to the Lead Product Manager for the Control and Interfaces business units, focusing on Controllers, I/O extenders, and related control hardware accessories. The position supports the day-to-day execution of the product roadmap, including data analysis, competitive research, feature releases, and cross-functional coordination. Being close to the details of their assigned product categories, this role is a critical input in defining the overall strategic direction for the Control & Interfaces business units. The Associate Product Manager’s work drives faster time-to-market, improves attach rates of products to projects, and strengthens margin through insight-driven decisions, all while keeping integrators’ workflows simple and profitable.

Job Duties

Assist in developing data-backed business cases for new products that close market gaps, enter new verticals, and grow customer share of wallet. Track sell-through, attach-rate, and gross-margin trends; flags anomalies and surface insights for Lead PM, Finance, and Operations. Gather voice-of-customer feedback through surveys, beta programs, and ride-alongs; summarize findings for roadmap grooming. Maintain competitive-analysis matrices on pricing, features, and positioning; distribute regular snapshots to Sales, Marketing and Product to inform competitive market adjustments. Coordinate new product creation and active portfolio management; including collateral & web updates, and lifecycle management activities with Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management, and Operations. Own timelines and communicates for assigned product delivery initiatives, documenting and elevating roadblocks, risks, and next steps necessary to execute on the product pipeline. Support semi-annual strategic-planning sessions by preparing marketing data, customer insights, and financial models. Uphold category brand guidelines and act as a knowledgeable internal source on Control hardware. Demonstrate humility and a growth mindset when partnering with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Sales, Operations, Product, and related Support teams.

You Must Have

Experience in product management, project management, business analysis, or equivalent experience. Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Power BI or comparable analytics tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting and leading conversations with cross-functional groups. Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience with building internal and external relationships Proven track record of launching a new initiative, service, or product Adept at pioneering new initiatives that require a new customer journey Ability to think strategically and make decisions based on thorough research and analysis Experience with developing and executing marketing programing

We Value

Exposure to smart-home, IoT, or consumer-electronics channels. Experience with Agile or Stage-Gate product development processes. Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or similar collaboration platforms. Basic knowledge of financial metrics such as gross margin, customer attachment rates, and top-line revenue trends. Demonstrated passion for continuous improvement and process optimization.

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