Purpose of Position

· The Product Manager role is a strategic role within the Business
Unit and provides individuals with ownership of Product Portfolio within the
Business Unit. Individuals in this role are responsible for driving the organic
growth and profitability of the Business Unit from marketing function and the
new product development roadmap to deliver the growth goals of the Business
Unit.



Essential Functions

* Responsibility for assigned product portfolio, principally revenue growth
and margin expansion targets.
* Exhibits Danaher values as a leader in championing the Business Unit to
external customers/partners and internal customers, including the sales force,
global BU team, marketing team; drives the realization of key opportunities in
the NPD funnels for the product portfolio.
* Actively and effectively manages assigned product lines, including pricing,
new product development and launches, product phase-out, enhancement and
optimization, so as to increase sales and margins, improve quality and reduce
inventory.
* Owns assigned product lines’ Action Plan, Key Performance Indicators,
Problem Solving Process and Counter Measures, including, driving to root cause,
assisting / challenging countermeasures and action plans, etc.;
* Develops clear and structured analysis based on understanding of market
trends, customer insights, competitive dynamics and regulations, supporting
longer-term strategic plans and product innovation roadmap; this analysis must
also be translatable to impactful actions
* Leads creation, execution and analysis of Voice-Of-Customer plans; links
prioritized customer needs in price/performance on product lines with focus on
future product requirements including enhancements and break through, taking
into account current and future competitive landscape.
* Use the Danaher Development System and plays an important role reviewing
tollgate documents; proactively identifies any issues in keeping the project
moving forward. Identify, prioritize, define, and commercialize possible new
applications
* Owns the prioritization, understanding, and delivery of margin
opportunities across the product line (including pricing, cost reduction, and
quality improvement)
* Collaborates with global BUs in championing China market requirements and
launching global products in China.
* Performs other duties as required.


Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree from reputable university in a technical or
business field

· Water industry background preferred

· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in product development or business
management (e.g. Marketing, Product Management, Business Development)

· Willing to work cross-functionally through Leadership by Influence

· Experience in driving commercial results in technical B2B industry,
working with the sales force and channel partners

* Experience in product innovation and commercial initiatives
* High energy, proactive, people-oriented and results-oriented approach to
work and learning
* Effective personal time management and ability to prioritize and manage
multiple tasks
* Languages: Chinese (fluent), Written English (fluent), Spoken English (good)
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint