Digital Product Manager (Franklin, Tennessee (TN), US, 37067)

Job description

Building the people that build the world. With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. As part of Detection and Measurement, Aids to Navigation, including Flash, Sabik Marine and Sealite, are leading providers of lighting and navigational aids for the marine, obstruction, and airfield end markets. Offering the broadest portfolio of solutions, we help people transverse the world safely by air, land, and sea. How you will make an Impact (Job Summary) SPX is a diverse t eam of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Digital Product Manager, you will lead the strategy, development, and commercialization of digital solutions—including software, connected services, and IoT-enabled products—within our industrial business. You will bridge engineering, commercial, and customer-facing teams by defining customer use cases and translating them into clear technical requirements that deliver innovative digital offerings, while helping build digital capability within a traditionally manufactured product portfolio. What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities) While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be: Product Strategy & Business Value Define and maintain a clear product vision and multi‑year roadmap aligned to business strategy and digital transformation priorities. Develop business models, value propositions, and pricing strategies for digital and connected products. Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and adoption. Make trade‑off decisions to optimize value, cost, quality, and speed to market. Customer & Requirements Leadership Identify and validate customer, user, and stakeholder needs through data, research, and direct engagement. Drive use case and requirement definition with customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear alignment with technical teams. Serve as the primary advocate for digital solutions across the organization—communicating strategy, progress, and value to all levels. Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, data privacy, and enterprise architecture standards. 3. Cross-Functional Delivery & Commercialization Lead cross-functional collaboration among engineering, IT, marketing, and service teams to deliver integrated digital solutions. Champion the transition toward digital capability within a legacy manufacturing environment. Support go-to-market execution, commercialization, and continuous improvement post-launch. Act as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders and delivery teams. Communicate product progress, risks, and outcomes to leadership with clarity and transparency. Champion user‑centric design and continuous feedback loops. Partner with change management and communications teams to drive adoption and value realization. Continuous Improvement Evaluate emerging technologies and digital trends relevant to the product domain. Drive continuous improvement through experimentation, iteration, and data‑driven decision‑making. Retire or rationalize low‑value features and technical debt where appropriate. What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education) We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has: Required Experience 5+ years of experience in product management for digital, software, or IoT-based solutions. Strong background in industrial or manufacturing markets. Proven success leading cross-functional teams and translating customer use cases into actionable engineering requirements. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences across all organizational levels. Experience helping a traditional product organization establish or expand digital solution capabilities. Working knowledge of digital ecosystems including cloud, connectivity, APIs, and UX design. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience with digital transformation initiatives and industrial IoT platforms. Understanding of cybersecurity, data privacy, and systems integration. Strong influence, facilitation, and leadership skills in matrixed environments. Education & Certifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field; MBA preferred. Travel & Working Environment 15% Travel Domestic and International as required Office Environment How we live our culture Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX. What benefits do we offer? We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include: Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realise their fullest potential.