Sr. Product Manager – Pyrometers & Linescanners
Sr. Product Manager – Pyrometers & Linescanners
Fluke Process Instruments Business Unit
Position Overview
The Product Manager – Pyrometers & Linescanners is responsible for end-to-end product lifecycle ownership of Fluke Process Instruments’ industrial infrared temperature measurement portfolio, including infrared linescanners, system solutions, and fixed/portable pyrometers.
This role is accountable for portfolio strategy, roadmap execution, pricing and positioning, voice-of-customer (VOC), and commercial success, partnering cross‑functionally with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Global Regions to drive profitable growth in core and high‑growth industrial markets.
The role directly supports Fluke’s strategic pillars of Customer Success Inspires, Kaizen Is Our Way, and We Compete, while applying Fortive Business System (FBS) principles to continuously improve product and business performance.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Portfolio Management
- Own the multi‑year product strategy and roadmap for Linescanners (e.g., PRIMA, CS400, TIP900) and Pyrometer portfolios (e.g., ENDUR, THERM, Raytek, MI3) across performance tiers and applications.
- Define portfolio segmentation, value propositions, and investment priorities aligned to market needs, vertical strategies, and Fluke/FPI growth objectives.
- Develop and maintain business cases for new product introductions (NPI), line extensions, and lifecycle transitions.
Voice of Customer & Market Insight
- Lead VOC, win/loss, and market analysis to deeply understand customer workflows, application needs, and unmet pain points across industries such as metals, glass, plastics, cement, paper, and semiconductors.
- Translate customer insights into clear product requirements, pricing strategies, and roadmap decisions.
- Monitor competitive landscape and emerging technologies to inform differentiation and defensibility.
New Product Introduction (NPI) & Lifecycle Execution
- Serve as product owner for NPIs, driving requirements definition, launch readiness, and post‑launch performance tracking.
- Partner closely with Engineering and Operations to balance performance, cost, quality, and manufacturability throughout the lifecycle.
- Lead portfolio simplification, cost‑out, and end‑of‑life (EOL) initiatives using data‑driven, FBS‑based decision making.
Commercial Enablement & Go‑to‑Market
- Define pricing, positioning, and value messaging for global sales, distributor, and specialist channels.
- Support sales enablement, including training, tools, application guidance, and key customer engagements.
- Collaborate with Marketing on launch plans, campaigns, and application-driven collateral aligned to target industries and buying cycles.
Business Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Own key product KPIs including revenue growth, margin, mix, attach rates, VOC metrics, and launch performance.
- Apply FBS and kaizen to continuously improve portfolio profitability, customer experience, and internal execution.
- Present clear, fact‑based updates in ops reviews, portfolio reviews, and strategy forums.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in product management, product marketing, or commercial strategy, preferably in industrial, instrumentation, sensors, or automation products
- Demonstrated experience managing hardware and system-based portfolios across multiple lifecycle stages
- Strong ability to translate technical concepts into customer value propositions
- Experience working in cross‑functional, global environments
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced technical degree
- Experience with infrared temperature measurement, imaging, or industrial sensing
- Familiarity with direct, distributor, and system integrator sales models
- Experience applying Fortive Business System (FBS) or Lean methodologies
- Proven success leading NPIs and complex product portfolios
Critical Success Factors
- Customer‑centric mindset with strong VOC rigor
- Data‑driven decision making and commercial acumen
- Ability to influence without authority in a matrixed organization
- Bias for action and continuous improvement (kaizen)
- Clear, executive‑ready communication
Why do Fluke Process Instruments Matter?
At Fluke, we help the world’s most critical industries predict, prevent, and optimize their processes. The FPI team plays a key role in enabling reliability, safety, and productivity through advanced temperature measurement solutions. This role offers the opportunity to directly shape the future of industrial infrared sensing in a global, high‑impact portfolio.