About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Water heating & water treatment products manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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About the Role

Confidential Client is seeking a Product Manager I to support the development, launch, and growth of residential water heating and water treatment product lines. This is an early-career product management role focused on assisting senior product staff, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring products meet customer needs and commercial goals.

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What You’ll Do

• Support product lifecycle activities from concept through launch and post-launch optimization
• Help gather and synthesize customer and market research to inform product requirements
• Draft product requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing
• Coordinate with sourcing, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams to support product introductions and sustainment
• Track product performance metrics (sales, returns, warranty trends) and recommend improvements
• Assist in developing go-to-market assets: product collateral, training materials, and channel communications
• Support cross-functional project plans and identify risks to timelines or quality
• Participate in customer and distributor meetings, trade shows, and technical reviews as needed

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What We’re Looking For

• 0–3 years of product-related experience; internships or co-op experience in product, engineering, marketing, or supply chain are relevant
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work effectively across teams
• Analytical mindset: comfortable working with data to identify trends and recommend actions
• Project-oriented with good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable learning technical product details related to water heating, plumbing, or related systems
• Proficiency in common office tools (Excel, PowerPoint). Familiarity with product management tools (Jira, Confluence) is a plus

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Nice to Have

• Experience or coursework in HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, or appliance product lines
• Exposure to manufacturing processes, supply chain, or quality systems
• Hands-on experience with customer or distributor support

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Location & Work Model

• This role is based in Lebanon, TN. Candidates must be willing and able to work on-site as required by the business. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Specific salary and benefits will be shared as part of the hiring process. Confidential Client offers standard benefits that may include medical, dental, retirement savings, and paid time off — details will be provided to candidates during recruitment.

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How We Hire

• Careertakes and Confidential Client follow fair hiring practices consistent with applicable U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws. We evaluate candidates based on job-related criteria and provide reasonable accommodation during the application process upon request.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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