Associate Global Product Manager

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology. With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA.

Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Pay and Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k) match program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility
• Flexible work hours
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance

Base Pay Range: $88,651 - $125,072

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Position Summary

The Associate Global Product Manager plays a key role in supporting the Sensors Business Unit by driving the execution of product strategies, supporting lifecycle management, and helping deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs. This position is responsible for supporting the product management team in gathering market insights, assisting in product launches, and providing product-related support to customers and sales teams, contributing to the success of the company’s growth targets and market leadership in sensor technologies. This position will work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, operations, and external partners to ensure products are effectively positioned, launched, and supported throughout their lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset and a proven ability to translate customer and market requirements into actionable product initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, collaborative, and customer-focused environment.

This position reports to the Director of Product Management

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, staying on top of tasks, and making a meaningful impact across teams and projects. It is also essential for this individual to actively engage in learning about the company’s products, and their applications, in depth to better support customers, identify opportunities, and contribute to long-term growth. Below are some key responsibilities of the role.

Key Responsibilities

     Product Lifecycle & Market Support 

• Support product managers in guiding products through their lifecycle, from launch planning to end-of-life transitions. 
• Monitor product performance and availability, identifying opportunities to improve adoption and customer satisfaction. 
• Partner with sales, marketing, and commercial teams to ensure products meet market requirements and customer expectations. 

     Product & Portfolio Management

• Assist in maintaining and updating product information, collateral, and sales tools to ensure accuracy and consistency across channels. 
• Help manage product portfolios, including SKU rationalization, positioning, and lifecycle planning. 
• Support competitive benchmarking and market research to identify trends, customer needs, and areas for portfolio growth. 

     Go-to-Market & Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Support go-to-market activities for new product launches, working with marketing, sales, and operations to ensure readiness. 
• Help coordinate product messaging, positioning, and training materials to equip commercial teams for success. 
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to monitor product availability and align supply with market demand. 

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related technical field. 

• High energy and drive to support multiple projects, initiatives, and tasks at the same time. 

Preferred

• 1-2 years of experience in product or program management.

• Strong understanding of engineering processes, BOMs, and ERP/MRP tools.  

• Excellent attention to detail, documentation skills, and process management abilities.  

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams while maintaining a focus on execution.  

• Experience with industrial automation or measurement technologies such as optical, radar, ultrasonic, or machine vision sensors. 

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and supply chain optimization.  

• Experience working with manufacturing, supply chain, and production teams to manage product execution.  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities

What to Expect at Work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day.
• Continuous movement, walking, or standing.
• Exposed to a computer screen for extended periods
• May require repetitive motions such as utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment.
• Communicate with others frequently.
• Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel by car or airplane to customer sites (up to 20%).

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Corporate office environment – indoor and climate-controlled
• Frequent interaction with internal departments, cross-functional teams, or external partners, as well as employees across all levels of the organization—including entry-level staff, senior leadership, clients, or vendors.
• PPE may be required in specific areas (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection)

Core Values

Customer Driven, Accountability Focused, Integrity Always, New Solutions – Every Day

If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are looking for meaningful challenges and opportunities to grow, you’ll find a great fit here. Banner Engineering is a premier employer headquartered in MN, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development as we rapidly grow in the Industrial Automation industry.

Banner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V

This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.