Senior Product Manager, Product Lifecycle Management
Legrand· enterprise· Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing· Oct 14, 2026 · 14d ago
Minnetonka, MN, United States
In office
Full-time
Senior
$129K–$184K est.
5+ years exp
Job description
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Product Manager, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to join the Integrated AV Team in Minnetonka, MN .
The Senior Product Manager, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is responsible for managing all aspects of one or more product portfolios to drive sales growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction throughout the product lifecycle. This role leads lifecycle strategy for products across the Legrand AV, Connected Platforms & Ecosystems portfolio including Middle Atlantic Products (MAP), Vaddio, Luxul, C2G, and On-Q. The Senior Product Manager partners closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive portfolio performance, product improvements, ecosystem alignment, and successful end-of-life management while leading and developing Product Lifecycle Management team members.
Product Portfolio Reviews:
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) throughout the life cycle of the product, implementing measures to optimize sales growth, profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct recurring portfolio and category reviews to identify opportunities for growth, margin improvement, and portfolio optimization.
• Develop and present recommendations and action plans to improve business performance.
Driving Sales & Profit Improvement:
• Identify opportunities to improve product and portfolio profitability through pricing actions, cost reductions, supplier negotiations, and value engineering initiatives.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to develop programs that drive revenue growth and market share.
• Manage portfolio performance against revenue and margin objectives.
Product Line Extension:
• Engage customers and utilize market research to identify opportunities for product enhancements, integrations, and portfolio expansion.
• Partner with Engineering, Product Development, and Platform teams to ensure products align with Connected Platforms & Ecosystems strategies and technology roadmaps.
• Drive lifecycle decisions related to product features, compatibility, functionality, and customer experience.
• Ensure alignment and communication of product changes across internal stakeholders.
End-of-Life (EOL) and E&O Management:
• Lead SKU rationalization reviews and make recommendations regarding product discontinuation and portfolio optimization.
• Develop and communicate EOL and excess inventory action plans to stakeholders.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Operations to minimize inventory and financial risk associated with lifecycle transitions.
• Monitor and report progress against EOL objectives
• Regularly review excess and obsolete inventory and partner with stakeholders to develop action plans to reduce inventory exposure.
Quality & Data Integrity:
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of product and supplier data within business systems.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Customer Service teams to identify and resolve product performance issues.
• Support compliance with regulatory, sustainability, and corporate requirements.
• Standardize CP&E PLM metrics, reporting, operating cadence, role clarity, documentation, and RACI processes to drive efficiency and improve performance across new product roadmaps, launches, EOL, OEM, and custom initiatives.
Transition from Launch to PLM:
• Lead the transition of products from New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to Product Lifecycle Management ownership.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product transitions and ongoing portfolio performance.
• Provide lifecycle management expertise and long-term portfolio stewardship.
People Leadership:
• Lead, coach, and develop Product Managers and other assigned team members.
• Establish performance expectations and support career development planning.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and customer focus.
Required Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, product lifecycle management, product marketing, or a related discipline, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence business decisions.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Experience utilizing ERP, business intelligence, and product management tools.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and talent development skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Requires frequent communication and collaboration with global team members across time zones.
• Must be available for extended or varied work hours based on business needs.
• Must be available for domestic and international travel up to 20 percent.
Preferred Qualifications:
• MBA or other advanced degree.
• Experience with connected technologies, software platforms, IoT, cloud-based solutions, or digital ecosystems.
• Experience managing product portfolio P&L performance.
• Familiarity with SAP, Power BI, and related business systems.
• Global product management experience.
Salary Range:
• The expected salary range for this position is $103,000 - $120,000 annually.
The Senior Product Manager, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) oversees the performance and long-term strategy of multiple product portfolios within Legrand's Audio Video Division, with responsibility for driving revenue growth, profitability, customer satisfaction, and portfolio optimization throughout the product lifecycle. This leadership role works cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and other stakeholders to identify growth opportunities, improve product performance, manage product transitions and end-of-life strategies, ensure data integrity and compliance, and align products with broader technology and ecosystem roadmaps. The position also provides leadership and development for Product Lifecycle Management team members while using market insights, business analytics, and financial performance metrics to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement across the portfolio.
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