Essential Functions
• Lead and manage cross-functional product development projects, ensuring clear communication, timely execution, and accurate project documentation.

Serve as the central point of contact between Innovation, Commercial, Manufacturing, and Procurement to keep projects aligned and progressing toward launch.
• Coordinate new product development from concept through commercialization, ensuring customer and commercial specifications are clearly defined, communicated, and achieved.
• Utilize project management tools such as TeamGuru to develop and maintain timelines, monitor key milestones, document action items, and identify risks that could impact launch timing.
• Maintain clear line of sight for Manufacturing and Procurement so material, component, and part requirements are identified early and ordered in time to support successful commercialization.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Finance, and Marketing teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of new product launches.
• Review the cost and price structure of existing and future products to support profitability and strategic pricing decisions.
• Identify, recommend, and help execute gross margin improvement initiatives in coordination with Sourcing, Manufacturing, Finance, and Commercial leadership.
• Partner with Inside Sales and Commercial leadership to develop and refine pricing models for new and existing products.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing customer feedback, market input, and competitive intelligence to support product strategy, positioning, and go-to-market initiatives.
• Monitor field performance, warranty trends, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product improvement, cost reduction, or market expansion.
• Own the creation, review, and continuous improvement of technical marketing materials that support product launches, sales efforts, channel communication, and broader market education.
• Develop and review white papers, case studies, application guides, training materials, technical summaries, product datasheets, presentations, and related collateral to ensure technical accuracy and commercial relevance.
• Translate technical product features, specifications, and application knowledge into clear customer-facing value propositions, product messaging, and sales enablement materials.
• Work closely with Applications Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to develop and review technical marketing materials including white papers, case studies, application guides, training content, and product data sheets.
• Support the Marketing Manager by providing accurate technical content for routing, launch support, and broader product promotion activities.
• Deliver product training to internal stakeholders, sales teams, and channel partners on product functionality, applications, and value propositions.

Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in product management, product development, project management, technical marketing, or a related cross-functional role in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of product specifications, technical documentation, and the ability to translate customer requirements into actionable project needs.
• Demonstrated aptitude for project management and cross-functional team coordination.
• Experience with or willingness to learn project tracking tools such as TeamGuru or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to perform cost analysis, margin analysis, and pricing reviews using tools such as Microsoft Excel.
• Strong technical writing, editing, and content review skills, with the ability to create materials for both technical and commercial audiences.
• Clear, confident communicator, comfortable leading meetings, speaking to groups, and facilitating discussions across departments.
• Highly detail-oriented, with a commitment to thorough documentation, action tracking, and polished technical and commercial presentation materials.
• Familiarity with industrial products, rotating equipment, fluid handling systems, or manufacturing-driven product development is preferred.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong interest in commercialization, technical marketing, and profitable product growth.

Work Environment
The position is primarily office-based (Commerce GA), with occasional visits to customer sites, trade shows, or production areas. The employee may be exposed to moderate noise levels or industrial environments during site visits.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, work on a computer, and engage in meetings for extended periods
• Occasional lifting of items up to 25 lbs. (e.g., manuals, samples, display units)
• Travel up to 10-15% may be required for customer visits, training, or site support

Work Schedule
This is a full-time position. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday. Flexibility may be required based on business needs or travel commitments.

AAP/EEO Statement

Roper Pump Company provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.