Senior Product Line Manager - 9877

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career. At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day. Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role. ## Responsibilities 1. Own and manage fire service respiratory protection equipment for the NFPA market throughout the entire product lifecycle. 2. Develop a deep understanding of customer needs, market dynamics, and industry trends within the NFPA fire service sector. 3. Translate customer and market insights into best-in-class, differentiated respiratory protection solutions and experiences. 4. Leverage strong listening, problem-solving, business acumen, and communication skills to drive product success. 5. Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across all levels of the organization. 6. Ensure the overall health, performance, and strategic direction of the product portfolio. 7. Balance long-term product strategy and development initiatives with near- and mid-term business opportunities and challenges. 8. Navigate complex decisions and drive alignment in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and highly opinionated environment. 9. Champion customer-focused innovation while supporting business growth and market leadership. ## Qualifications 1. Experience developing products in industries that are subject to regulatory requirements. 2. Displays exceptional customer-facing and organizational communication skills 3. Serves as the go-to product expert for critical customer engagements and presentations 4. Demonstrates global business acumen, identifying and executing upon product and business model opportunities across a multi-national landscape 5. Collaborates with key stakeholders to establish, monitor, and achieve performance goals that align with the project plan and company goals 6. Drives the front end of innovation through VOC efforts and market expertise 7. Displays a willingness to take informed risk, drive consensus and influence the long range portfolio 8. Manages and influences peers without direct authority Required Education: 1. Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Engineering, Business Administration or related discipline 2. 4 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree Preferred: MBA Required Experience 1. 9 - 12 years of experience in marketing, sales or product development (engineering) 2. MBA or related graduate degree may be substituted for up to 2 years of experience #LI-KH2 #LI-ONSITE Apply for this job online Share on your newsfeed MSA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. As such, it is MSA's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the person's age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran's status, genetic information, political affiliation, disabling condition, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MSA also makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to assist you in navigating this career site, let us know. For US applicants, know your rights, Click here Contact Us MSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Fe ales/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.