Sr. Product Manager, Air and Drying Solutions

Job summary

The Senior Product Manager will manage a team of experts to develop technical proposals and ensure project goals are met for air and drying solutions. They will serve as the primary interface between customers, engineering, and project management to ensure contract adherence and customer satisfaction.

Job details

With a strong business focus and a passion for helping customers solve problems, the Sr. Product Manager, Air and Drying Solutions role could be your next career move. As Sr. Product Manager, you will work closely with customers to understand business needs and present Valmet technical solutions to create strategies that meet their goals. You will develop proposals that include scope definition, specifications, performance guarantees, cost estimates, and pricing. You will collaborate with Technology Managers, Application Engineers, Sales Managers, and other Product Managers to ensure customer satisfaction. Responsibilities Know and understand Valmet technology—its strengths and weaknesses (technical and commercial), how it is applied to meet customer needs, and the latest product developments. Manage a team of product experts, set direction and priorities. Serve as the lead interface to Engineering and Project Management for sold projects to ensure adherence to the as-sold project contract. Follow project start-up and interact with the customer and internal resources to ensure project goals and guarantees are met. Provide feedback on product development needs to R&D. Work from any Valmet site (role can be based at any Valmet location). Expectations Familiarity with Air and Drying Systems solutions/technology and papermaking processes. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related science degree in paper or process technology; plus 10+ years of experience in paper-industry roles such as Product Management, Field Services, Sales, Engineering, Project Management, or Applications (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Experience working with customers and a collaborative mindset. Strong presentation skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to travel extensively to meet and work with customers. We offer We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen. Additional Information Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people. To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online. When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customer’s performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Please note that Valmet will never ask for personal financial information during the interview process. If you feel you have been a victim of an online job posting scam, please notify the Federal Trade Commission.

What you’ll do

The Senior Product Manager will manage a team of experts to develop technical proposals and ensure project goals are met for air and drying solutions. They will serve as the primary interface between customers, engineering, and project management to ensure contract adherence and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related science field and possess over 10 years of experience in the paper industry. Strong presentation skills, technical knowledge of papermaking processes, and a willingness to travel extensively are required.

Benefits

• 401k with company match • Company-funded pension

Listed skills

• Product management · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Product management
• Mechanical engineering
• Air and drying systems
• Papermaking processes
• Project management
• Technical sales
• Proposal development
• Customer relationship management
• Strategic planning
• Team leadership
• Engineering collaboration
• Performance guarantees
• Cost estimation
• R&D feedback
• Presentation skills
• Medical History Documentation
• Automation
• Customer Service
• Creativity
• Sales
• Innovation
• Mechanical Engineering
• Project Management
• New Product Development
• Presentations
• Product Management
• Sales Engineering
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Energy
• Consulting
• Product Solutions Manager
• Product Manager (General)
• Research and Development Managers
• Marketing Managers