Imagine yourself…

• Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you.

• Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project.

• Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth.

At Hach, a Veralto company, we ensure water quality for people around the world, and every team member plays a vital role in that mission. Our founding vision is to make water analysis better—faster, simpler, greener, and more informative.

Motivated by the highest stakes in climate change and global health, we’re working together to develop innovative technologies that safeguard our water and environment.

🎥 Video: Water is Why – Evolving for Tomorrow

What we offer

• Flexible working hours and hybrid work model (3 days onsite / 2 remote)

• Professional onboarding and continuous learning opportunities

• Access to the Veralto Enterprise System (VES) and a strong Lean culture

• Career development and growth opportunities within a global organization

• A collaborative, high-performing team environment

About the role

Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, the Global Product Manager – Water/Wastewater is responsible for the global profitability, strategy, and lifecycle management of a key product line within our nutrient online analyzers portfolio. You will play a critical role in driving commercial growth, translating market insights into actionable strategies, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver impactful outcomes across regions. This position is part of the Product Management team located in Düsseldorf, Germany, and will be hybrid.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

Business Ownership & Execution

• Own the global P&L for the assigned product line

• Develop business cases, forecasts, and growth strategies

• Present performance insights and strategic plans to senior leadership

• Drive continuous improvement using KPIs and Veralto Enterprise System tools

Market & Commercial Strategy

• Build deep understanding of customer needs, especially in wastewater treatment

• Conduct market segmentation and competitive analysis

• Define pricing strategies and revenue growth initiatives

• Translate strategy into clear commercial execution plans

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Strategy teams globally

• Drive go-to-market strategies and product launches

• Strengthen sales enablement and value proposition positioning

• Lead Voice of Customer initiatives and translate insights into product requirements

Product Lifecycle Management

• Own global roadmap and lifecycle strategy

• Identify portfolio gaps and growth opportunities

• Monitor product performance across regions

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field

• 5+ years of experience in Product Management within a water, wastewater treatment, or a closely related industry.

• Proven experience owning or contributing to commercial performance (revenue growth, pricing, or business cases)

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a global organization

• Strong English & communications skills

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA or advanced business education

• Experience with global product launches

• Familiarity with Agile, Lean, or Stage-Gate methodologies

Hach is proud to be part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5.5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Verlato's vibrant global network of 17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way.

As part of the broader Veralto network, you’ll enter a world of possibility: search for your next exciting assignment on our internal job marketplace. Maintain your professional profile to enhance your visibility to internal talent scouts. Here you’ll have opportunities to foster your professional development and grow your career. 

We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may remain open for a longer period. We encourage your prompt application

At Veralto, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.  Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
 

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