Product Manager

Position Name: Product Manager

Business Unit: RBU Interface

Location: Anagpur, Faridabad

Reporting To: Head of RBU Interface

Experience : 8-10yrs

Position Summary

The Product Manager will be responsible for developing and driving the growth of customized interface solutions comprising interface cables, system cabling solutions, PLC/DCS interface boards, marshalling solutions, and customer-specific connectivity products for industrial automation applications.

The role will act as the central interface between customers, sales teams, engineering, manufacturing, and global product management to identify market opportunities and translate customer requirements into scalable and profitable solutions.

The position requires strong understanding of industrial automation architectures, control systems, PLC/DCS environments, panel building practices, and industrial connectivity technologies.

The Product Manager will be responsible for the complete product lifecycle, including market analysis, portfolio development, business planning, , commercialization, solution positioning, and profitability management.

Key Responsibilities

Product Portfolio Management

• Manage the complete lifecycle of customized interface cable and interface board solutions.

• Define and execute product roadmap aligned with market requirements and Phoenix Contact's Interface product strategy.

• Drive portfolio expansion for:

o System cabling solutions

o Marshalling interface boards

o Relay interface modules

o Customized cable assemblies

o Customer-specific interface solutions

• Identify product gaps and lead localization opportunities for the Indian market.

Market Development & Business Growth

• Develop growth strategies for Interface Solutions business across key verticals.

• Identify new business opportunities in:

o Process Automation

o Factory Automation

o Oil & Gas

o Power & Utilities

o Water & Wastewater

o Metals & Mining

o Chemicals

o Food & Beverage

o Infrastructure

• Conduct market sizing, competitor analysis, and application trend studies.

• Build annual business plans and revenue forecasts.

Customer-Centric Solution Development

• Understand customer architectures and automation system requirements.

• Work closely with OEMs, EPC contractors, panel builders, system integrators, machine builders, and end users.

• Gather Voice of Customer (VoC) inputs and convert them into product specifications.

• Support customized solution development from concept through commercialization.

Lead technical discussions on interface requirements between:

o PLC/DCS systems

o Field instrumentation

o Signal conditioning devices

o Control cabinets

Industrial Automation Application Expertise Serve as the subject matter expert for:

• PLC and DCS connectivity

• Industrial control panels

• Marshalling cabinets

• I/O wiring optimization

• Signal interfacing

• Pre-assembled system cabling

• Control cabinet engineering

• Remote I/O architectures

• Machine and process automation systems

• Provide application support and technical guidance to sales teams and customers.

Cross-Functional Project Management

• Lead cross-functional teams involving:

o Sales

o Marketing

o Engineering

o Operations

o Supply Chain

o Quality

o Global Product Management

• Ensure projects are delivered within scope, timeline, cost, and quality objectives.

• Coordinate prototype development, validation, field trials, and launch activities.

• Manage product customization requests and engineering change requirements.

Strategic Customer Engagement

• Build relationships with strategic customers and key stakeholders.

• Participate in customer design discussions and specification meetings.

• Drive product specifications and approvals with OEMs and end customers.

• Support strategic bids and large automation projects.

Commercial Management

• Own product revenue, gross margin, and market share objectives.

• Lead pricing strategy and profitability management.

• Support quotation review and commercial approvals for customized solutions.

• Monitor product performance and implement corrective actions as required.

Required Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering /Electronics Engineering/Instrumentation Engineering/ Automation Engineering.

Experience

8-10 years of experience in:

o Industrial Automation

o Product Management

o Application Engineering

o System Solutions

Experience in at least one of the following:

o PLC systems

o DCS systems

o Control panel engineering

o Industrial connectivity

o Interface technology

o Industrial networking

o Signal conditioning

o Relay and switching solutions

Technical Competencies

Industrial Automation Knowledge

• Siemens

• Rockwell Automation

• Schneider Electric

• ABB

• Emerson

• Yokogawa

• Honeywell

• Mitsubishi

• Omron

Connectivity Solutions

• Interface modules

• System cabling

• Interface boards

• Signal conditioners

• Surge protection

• Industrial connectors

• Terminal blocks

• Relay technologies

Standards & Compliance

• IEC standards

• CE requirements

• UL requirements

• RoHS

• REACH

• Functional safety concepts

Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic Thinking

• Customer Orientation

• Business Acumen

• Innovation Mindset

• Solution Selling Approach

• Cross-functional Leadership

• Influencing Skills

• Negotiation Skills

• Presentation Skills

• Analytical Thinking

• Decision Making