Sr. Product Manager
Job Description We are Welbilt! We design, manufacture, and supply the best-in-class commercial food and beverage equipment for the global foodservice market.
We empower you to grow with us.
We recognize you and reward you.
We win together as one team.
Bring your passion for excellence to our table.
As Sr Product Manager, KitchenConnect - you will be responsible for the global KitchenConnect product vision, strategy, and roadmap, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet the needs of our customers and align with our business objectives.
Reporting directly to the SVP Technology, this position is based out of our corporate headquarters in New Port Richey, Florida (or remote) and will support KitchenConnect, a Welbilt brand.
KitchenConnect is Welbilt's premier digital platform for a new generation of connected kitchens, harnesses technology and data to optimize operations, improve guest experiences, and enable your business to continually adapt to an ever-changing digital world through the ability to turn patterns into profits.
Major Accountability:
KitchenConnect product lifecycle, roadmap development, and management aligned to equipment brand strategies Overall ownership of the platform and features Communication with brand partners to ensure features meet brand needs Management of the overall user experience of the KitchenConnect platform Key Tasks &
Responsibilities:
Product Strategy:
Develop a clear product strategy and roadmap for the KitchenConnect platform, with a focus on serving the needs of the commercial foodservice industry.
Stay informed about industry trends, customer feedback, and competitive landscape to make informed decisions about the product direction.
Requirements Gathering:
Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to gather and prioritize product requirements.
Translate customer needs and market insights into detailed product specifications and projects.
Product Development:
Work closely with customers to define features then engineering and design teams to bring new features and enhancements to life, ensuring the product is developed to meet original design intent and customer expectations.
Market Research:
Conduct market research to identify opportunities for new products and features.
Analyze competitor offerings and make recommendations for product improvements and differentiation.
User Experience (UX):
Champion user-centered design principles to ensure an excellent user experience.
Directly manage designers and researchers to gather insights and optimize the user experience.
Product Launch:
Plan and execute product launches, including go-to-market strategies, documentation, and customer training.
Monitor the success of product launches and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
Performance Monitoring:
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and adoption of the product.
Analyze data and user feedback to drive product improvements.
Qualifications:
Education &
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Product Management, Marketing, Engineering or relevant field.
Master degree is a plus.
Will consider 11 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
Minimum 7 of years of experience in product management with increasing responsibility.
Experience working with IoT, Digital or Web product management, preferably in a Platform application, is a plus.
Experience working with B2B enterprise cloud solutions, is a plus Skills & Abilities:
Product management and marketing skills Excellent communication and interaction skills at all levels Ability to manage deadlines and complexity and to think and problem solve analytically and creatively Strong interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and presentation skills Teamwork orientation:
ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams Leadership, collaboration, negotiating skills and strategy development Business acumen and financial experience in modeling and business case development Working knowledge of computer software; demonstrated competence with spreadsheets, database applications, and presentations IoT, Digital, and web application functional knowledge a strong plus Working Conditions:
This work typically requires extended periods of sitting at a desk in an office environment.
Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time domestically or internationally.
Our
Benefits:
We believe that our people our one of our most valuable assets.
That's why we provide our employees with a competitive benefits package that helps protect their health, income and lifestyle.
Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:
Competitive wage Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) 401(k) savings plan Wellness Program Supplemental Health Plans Employee Assistance Program Training and Development Tuition Assistance Holiday Pay opportunities Employee discounts Paid Time Off (PTO) On-the-job training and skills development Basic Life Insurance Leave Program Employee Events and more Welbilt, Inc.
, an Ali Group company, provides the world's top chefs, premier chain operators and growing independents with industry-leading equipment and solutions.
Our innovative products and solutions are powered by our deep knowledge, operator insights, and culinary expertise.
Welbilt's portfolio of best-in-class brands include Cleveland(TM), Coffee Queen , Convotherm , Crem , Crystal Tips , Dean , Delfield , Expobar , Fabristeel , Frymaster , Garland , Inducs , Koldtech , Kolpak , Lincoln , McCann's(TM), Merco , Merrychef , Multiplex , RDI , SerVend(TM), Spengler , SunFire and U.
S.
Range(TM).
These product brands are supported by three service brands:
KitchenCare , our aftermarket parts and service brand, FitKitchen , our fully-integrated kitchen systems brand, and KitchenConnect , our cloud-based digital platform brand.
Headquartered in the Tampa Bay region of Florida and operating manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia, we sell through a global network of over 5,000 distributors, dealers, buying groups, and manufacturers' representatives in over 100 countries.
For more company information, visit www.
welbilt.
com.
To explore more Career opportunities at Welbilt, visit www.
careers.
welbilt.
com.
Welbilt, Inc.
is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace.
All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, medical condition, or any other status protected by law.
All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, and business need.
Recommended Skills Business Planning Business Process Improvement Cloud Computing Commercial Awareness Communication Customer Demand Planning Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We empower you to grow with us.
We recognize you and reward you.
We win together as one team.
Bring your passion for excellence to our table.
As Sr Product Manager, KitchenConnect - you will be responsible for the global KitchenConnect product vision, strategy, and roadmap, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet the needs of our customers and align with our business objectives.
Reporting directly to the SVP Technology, this position is based out of our corporate headquarters in New Port Richey, Florida (or remote) and will support KitchenConnect, a Welbilt brand.
KitchenConnect is Welbilt's premier digital platform for a new generation of connected kitchens, harnesses technology and data to optimize operations, improve guest experiences, and enable your business to continually adapt to an ever-changing digital world through the ability to turn patterns into profits.
Major Accountability:
KitchenConnect product lifecycle, roadmap development, and management aligned to equipment brand strategies Overall ownership of the platform and features Communication with brand partners to ensure features meet brand needs Management of the overall user experience of the KitchenConnect platform Key Tasks &
Responsibilities:
Product Strategy:
Develop a clear product strategy and roadmap for the KitchenConnect platform, with a focus on serving the needs of the commercial foodservice industry.
Stay informed about industry trends, customer feedback, and competitive landscape to make informed decisions about the product direction.
Requirements Gathering:
Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to gather and prioritize product requirements.
Translate customer needs and market insights into detailed product specifications and projects.
Product Development:
Work closely with customers to define features then engineering and design teams to bring new features and enhancements to life, ensuring the product is developed to meet original design intent and customer expectations.
Market Research:
Conduct market research to identify opportunities for new products and features.
Analyze competitor offerings and make recommendations for product improvements and differentiation.
User Experience (UX):
Champion user-centered design principles to ensure an excellent user experience.
Directly manage designers and researchers to gather insights and optimize the user experience.
Product Launch:
Plan and execute product launches, including go-to-market strategies, documentation, and customer training.
Monitor the success of product launches and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
Performance Monitoring:
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and adoption of the product.
Analyze data and user feedback to drive product improvements.
Qualifications:
Education &
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Product Management, Marketing, Engineering or relevant field.
Master degree is a plus.
Will consider 11 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
Minimum 7 of years of experience in product management with increasing responsibility.
Experience working with IoT, Digital or Web product management, preferably in a Platform application, is a plus.
Experience working with B2B enterprise cloud solutions, is a plus Skills & Abilities:
Product management and marketing skills Excellent communication and interaction skills at all levels Ability to manage deadlines and complexity and to think and problem solve analytically and creatively Strong interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and presentation skills Teamwork orientation:
ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams Leadership, collaboration, negotiating skills and strategy development Business acumen and financial experience in modeling and business case development Working knowledge of computer software; demonstrated competence with spreadsheets, database applications, and presentations IoT, Digital, and web application functional knowledge a strong plus Working Conditions:
This work typically requires extended periods of sitting at a desk in an office environment.
Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time domestically or internationally.
Our
Benefits:
We believe that our people our one of our most valuable assets.
That's why we provide our employees with a competitive benefits package that helps protect their health, income and lifestyle.
Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:
Competitive wage Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) 401(k) savings plan Wellness Program Supplemental Health Plans Employee Assistance Program Training and Development Tuition Assistance Holiday Pay opportunities Employee discounts Paid Time Off (PTO) On-the-job training and skills development Basic Life Insurance Leave Program Employee Events and more Welbilt, Inc.
, an Ali Group company, provides the world's top chefs, premier chain operators and growing independents with industry-leading equipment and solutions.
Our innovative products and solutions are powered by our deep knowledge, operator insights, and culinary expertise.
Welbilt's portfolio of best-in-class brands include Cleveland(TM), Coffee Queen , Convotherm , Crem , Crystal Tips , Dean , Delfield , Expobar , Fabristeel , Frymaster , Garland , Inducs , Koldtech , Kolpak , Lincoln , McCann's(TM), Merco , Merrychef , Multiplex , RDI , SerVend(TM), Spengler , SunFire and U.
S.
Range(TM).
These product brands are supported by three service brands:
KitchenCare , our aftermarket parts and service brand, FitKitchen , our fully-integrated kitchen systems brand, and KitchenConnect , our cloud-based digital platform brand.
Headquartered in the Tampa Bay region of Florida and operating manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia, we sell through a global network of over 5,000 distributors, dealers, buying groups, and manufacturers' representatives in over 100 countries.
For more company information, visit www.
welbilt.
com.
To explore more Career opportunities at Welbilt, visit www.
careers.
welbilt.
com.
Welbilt, Inc.
is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace.
All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, medical condition, or any other status protected by law.
All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, and business need.
Recommended Skills Business Planning Business Process Improvement Cloud Computing Commercial Awareness Communication Customer Demand Planning Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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