Product Management Specialist

At Franklin Electric, Product Management plays a critical role in supporting the development, execution, and lifecycle management of products that serve our customers and markets. As a Product Management Specialist, you will provide administrative, operational, and project support to the Product Management team while gaining exposure to a broad range of product-related activities across the organization. This position is well suited for an early-career professional who is detail-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and interested in supporting product strategy, product launches, market analysis, and cross-functional initiatives.

The role is designed to provide foundational product management experience and serves as a potential development pathway toward future Product Management opportunities within Franklin Electric. Product Management Support and Execution Support Product Managers in executing product-related initiatives, projects, and day-to-day activities across the product portfolio. Assist with organizing product information, maintaining documentation, and ensuring accuracy of product records within company systems.

Help coordinate activities related to product launches, product updates, and product lifecycle management. Product Information and Communications Support the development and maintenance of product literature, brochures, specifications, presentations, and other customer-facing materials. Assist in preparing internal and external product communications, training materials, and presentation content.

Ensure product information remains current, consistent, and accessible across relevant platforms and resources. Market, Customer, & Business Insights Gather and organize information from Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Operations, and other stakeholders to support product initiatives. Assist in collecting and analyzing customer, market, and competitive information to help inform product decisions.

Support reporting activities by preparing project updates, summaries, and business insights for the Product Management team. Support special pricing requests and annual pricing review activities, including data collection, competitive pricing research, margin analysis, and preparation of pricing recommendations. AI & Process Improvement Support Assist with Product Management initiatives involving artificial intelligence (AI) tools and emerging technologies.

Support adoption of new tools and practices that enhance efficiency, information management, and decision-making. Product Management Specialist– Energy Systems Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Coordination Partner with cross-functional teams to support product-related projects and business initiatives. Coordinate project activities, meeting schedules, and follow-up actions to help ensure timely execution of initiatives.

Participate in team meetings and contribute to special projects, continuous improvement efforts, and other assignments as needed. Strong interest in product management, marketing, business, engineering, or related disciplines. Interest in and familiarity with AI-enabled tools and technologies is beneficial, with a willingness to learn and apply emerging AI capabilities to support product management processes and decision-making.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. Curious, analytical mindset with a desire to learn about customers, products, and markets.

Ability to gather and interpret information to support decision-making. Comfortable working collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Demonstrates initiative, attention to detail, and a willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks.

Ability to present information effectively in small group settings. Proficient problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when needed.

Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when