Director of Product Management - Cumming, GA

Kamstrup Water Metering, LLC

US Headquarters Location: Cumming, GA

Do you want to play a leading role in the digital transformation in the water industry? Do you want to help us strengthen our portfolio for the North American market? Are you motivated by our strong purpose “We Make What You Measure Matter"?

Become a part of The Kamstrup US Product Management Team Water Division

Kamstrup is a Danish technology company and one of the world’s leading manufacturers of intelligent water metering solutions. We are experiencing significant demand for our products and focused massively on the development and production of intelligent metering equipment and systems for energy and water consumption.

Therefore, we are looking for a Director of Product Management to join the Kamstrup Product Management Team in Cumming, GA to aid Kamstrup’s rapid growth in North America.

As the Director of Product Management – North American for Kamstrup Water Metering, LLC, you will direct and oversee all aspects of product life cycle management that meet North American market and user requirements, provide clear guidance on product portfolio needs to meet North American market and customer requirements in close collaboration with global product portfolio management to develop the strategic product roadmap, and implementation and commercialization of new products and enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide and secure continuous development of the Product Management North America team.
• Develop, maintain and ensure execution of product roadmap for the North American market space - in close co-operation with global Product Management and the global units of Hardware and Software technology development.
• Full product life cycle management of the North American product portfolio, including product launch and follow-up, maintenance and phase-out of products
• Set and maintain prices for the North American products – in close co-operation with Sales and Global Product Management
• Work with cross-functional teams to get buy-in/approval/guidance, including lines of business, operations, finance, supply chain and others.
• Define, monitor, measure, track and interpret product-related metrics and KPIs to develop concrete points of view on insights to present to leadership and across the organization.
• Develop and maintain networks in the utility value-chain towards sourcing of new water utility customers - including consultants, engineers, industry experts and various other stakeholders involved in influencing water metering and automation decisions.
• Competently articulate the ideals, solutions, and services of Kamstrup to the water utility industry towards improving order generation through direct customer engagements, thought leadership, publications, and industry presentations.
• Liaise with members of staff towards continuous improvement of customer experience in all cases of customer interactions from follow-up to delivery and needs assessment.
• Advise Kamstrup North America and global internal teams on industry and vendor trends, deep competitive analysis, and strategy to remain well-positioned to assist our customers now and in the future.

Personal & Professional Qualifications, Competencies and Education

• 10+ years’ experience in Consulting and/or Product Management, preferably in the water utility industry.
• Bachelor’s degree required, technical or business-related field preferred. MBA is a plus.
• Proven successful leadership experience.
• Keen understanding of the water utility business, including utility operations.
• Strong organizational, presentation and communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to be personable, professional, responsive, knowledgeable, credible, trusted and drive value to an organization.
• Adequate technical capabilities to understand product-solutions (water metering, networks, and software) and typical applications in a water utility setting.
• The ability to quickly build trust and rapport with customers, leaders, and associates at every level.
• Experience working with international teams is a plus. Ability to work in an internationally matrixed environment.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Balance of both growth strategy work as well as operational responsibilities including utility digital transformation.
• Ability to identify and characterize customer business issues, while demonstrating a proficiency to discern what truly delivers value.
• Scope and plan underlying analyses that will yield critical answers to customer challenges.
• Understand the required data to complete the analysis and procure them accordingly.
• Leverage quantitative tools for data analysis and translate findings into meaningful insights and recommendations for water utilities challenges.
• Commitment to succeed being self-driven, with positive energy, dedication, and a competitive drive to succeed and win.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – Conceptual proactive thinker with a demonstrated ability to think outside the box. Ability to identify a problem, obstacle or opportunity and take necessary actions to resolve a problem.

We offer more than just a job

• Company paid medical benefits with no premium for employees, and a generous employer contribution for families
• Competitive starting salary
• 401K match with no vesting period
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Positive work/life balance
• Opportunity for career advancement

Do you want to be a part of Kamstrup?

Please submit your application by using the link below. Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis, and you can expect to receive a prompt return response.

The job will be located at Kamstrup's US headquarters in Cumming, GA.

About Kamstrup

Kamstrup develops, produces and sells smart energy and water meters, relating reading systems, data analysis tools and services to utilities and other users over the entire world. Through our leadership, expertise and passion for partnership, we always think forward in pursuit of a brighter energy future; one that advances the performance of every customer, whilst creating lasting value for the communities they serve.

We take responsibility for the way we act and we are committed to reduce waste with the purpose of securing clean water and energy to a maximum number of people.

Kamstrup has over 1.700 employees in more than 20 countries with headquarters in Denmark. Kamstrup has a healthy economy, growth rates and a strong focus on development of technology and staff. You can read more about Kamstrup on our website where you can also see our annual report as well as our sustainability report.You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook, to be updated on latest news and vacant positions.

Application deadline

As soon as possible