Senior Product Manager – Valley Hardware Products

15000 Valmont Plaza Omaha Nebraska 68154

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Valley, a Valmont product, is looking for a driven and strategic Senior Product Manager to join our team. This role focuses on developing and enhancing hardware products within Valmont Irrigation's portfolio. Reporting directly to the VP of Hardware Products, we seek a dynamic individual passionate about product strategy and execution. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, working closely with the Sales and Engineering Departments to ensure alignment with company objectives. Key responsibilities include market analysis, competitive response formulation, and stewardship of product lines. With up to 20% travel, both internationally and domestically, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of irrigation technology and drive customer satisfaction. If you have strong leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you. Join us in defining the strategic direction, growth, and profitability of our hardware product line while staying at the forefront of emerging technologies in the irrigation marketplace.

Additionally, provide ongoing support and mentorship to product managers, fostering their professional growth, enhancing their product management skills, and ensuring successful product development and delivery.

Required Qualifications:

• Preferred Bachelors with 6+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 9+ years relevant experience or 11+ years of relevant experience.
• Previous Product Management experience with demonstrated knowledge of the product management process.
• Experience in defining product requirements through market research.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agriculture Business, Engineering, or related field
• Advanced Degree (MBA, MA, ME)
• Product Management experience with hard goods or agricultural products
• Familiarity with dealer distribution channel model (2-step distribution)
• International product management experience

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Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

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