Product Manager

We are Proud to be SJE!

At SJE, we are more than a company — we are a family of brands with a shared vision and mission to provide industry-leading, innovative, and reliable control and monitoring solutions that improve efficiencies, protect the environment, and deliver dependable solutions to our valued customers. We are looking for a Product Manager to support our SJE Rhombus brand. This role will preferably work out of our Detroit Lakes or New Hope, MN locations.

SJE is the leading manufacturer of liquid level control products, including pump control panels, alarm systems, float switches, and level monitoring solutions. Our SJE Rhombus brand is a leading provider of liquid level control products and pump control solutions for the water, wastewater, and sewage industries across residential, commercial, municipal, industrial, and agricultural sectors. Check us out at SJErhombus.com or SJEinc.com!

The job:

As our Product Manager, your primary role will be to lead the success of our Level Sensing and Alarm product lines, owning overall gross margin contribution while guiding products from concept through full lifecycle management. You will shape product strategy, identify market opportunities, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive initiatives that support sales growth, customer satisfaction, and long-term business success.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Build strong partnerships with customer, sales teams, and customer service to gather insights, identify
• Manage the integration of newly acquired products into the broader product portfolio
• Partner with R&D using a structured phase-gate process to evaluate and justify new product development and redesign opportunities
• Collaborate across divisions to ensure Level Sensing and Alarm products are considered in company-wide growth initiatives
• Travel up to 25% including occasional international travel

The skills, education, and experience you need:

To succeed in this role, you must have experience with:

• Project management, product management, or product line leadership within manufacturing or industrial environments
• Managing margines, pricing, and product profitability
• Leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders across departments
• New product development processes and lifecycle management
• Performing market research using an analytical mindset and competitive analysis skills
• Building communication, organization, and relationships

A 4-year degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing or equivalent degree and 3-5 years of experience are required.

Answering your questions:

When you are considering a new job, it is normal to have a ton of questions. Here are a few questions we are asked all the time.

• What are the hours? Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• What is your Paid Time Off and holiday policy? Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year plus 8 paid holidays.
• What is the starting wage?  The starting salary for this position is $75,000 - $90,000 per year depending on experience.
• What benefits do you offer? We offer a robust benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance as well as dental and vision programs you need to take care of your family, along with other benefit options. Check out our full benefits package!
• What is my commute? Plug this address into Google Maps: 22650 Co Hwy 6, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 or 9307 Science Center Drive, New Hope, MN 55428.

We will answer more of your questions during the first interview. Expect to hear about the next steps if you meet the job requirements.

Why Work With Us
At SJE, we believe in empowering our employees to grow professionally while making a real impact. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and problem-solving. Join us and become a part of something bigger. Join a company where you’re not just working—you’re building a legacy!

Learn more and apply on-line at www.sjeinc.com. SJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.