Product Manager - Modular Packaged Plants

Product Manager – Modular Packaged Plants
Auckland | Water & Wastewater Solutions

Lead the Future of Modular Water Treatment Our client is a respected New Zealand engineering and infrastructure business delivering innovative water and wastewater treatment solutions across municipal and industrial sectors.

As demand for modular treatment systems continues to grow, they're seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the development and evolution of a high-performing packaged plant portfolio.

This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with commercial strategy, influencing product direction while working alongside experienced engineering, sales and project delivery teams.

About the Role

As Product Manager, you'll take ownership of the complete product lifecycle, from identifying market opportunities and defining product strategy through to launch, continuous improvement and long-term portfolio growth.

Working across multiple business functions, you'll ensure modular treatment solutions remain technically robust, commercially competitive and aligned with customer needs, industry trends and regulatory requirements.

Based in Auckland, this role offers genuine autonomy, variety and the opportunity to shape products that support New Zealand's sustainable future.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product strategies for a growing portfolio of modular packaged treatment plants.
• Identify emerging market opportunities, customer requirements and industry trends.
• Define product positioning, specifications, pricing and commercial strategies.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, sales, operations and project delivery teams to develop product roadmaps.
• Manage the full product lifecycle from concept and development through to launch and ongoing support.
• Provide technical input for customer presentations, proposals and business development opportunities.
• Ensure products meet performance, quality and regulatory standards.
• Monitor product performance and gather customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop product documentation, technical resources and supporting marketing material.
• Champion innovation, standardisation and continuous improvement across the product portfolio.

About You

You're commercially minded with a strong technical background and enjoy turning customer insights into practical, market-leading solutions. You thrive in collaborative environments and are confident engaging with both technical and commercial stakeholders.
You'll ideally bring:

• Proven experience in product management, technical sales, engineering or a similar technical-commercial role.
• Experience within the water, wastewater, environmental or infrastructure sectors.
• A strong understanding of modular treatment systems, packaged plants or comparable technologies.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to identify market opportunities and develop successful product strategies.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to translate customer needs into practical, commercially viable product solutions.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, sales and operations.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A relevant qualification in engineering, science, business or a related technical discipline.
• A genuine passion for sustainable water and wastewater solutions.

What's on Offer

• A genuine opportunity to shape and grow an expanding product portfolio.
• Work alongside experienced specialists delivering innovative infrastructure solutions.
• A collaborative, supportive environment where initiative and new ideas are encouraged.
• Diverse and technically interesting projects with real industry impact.
• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities.
• Health insurance and an annual health and wellbeing allowance.
• A workplace that values innovation, collaboration, ownership and work-life balance.

Apply Now

If you're looking for a role where you can combine strategic thinking with technical expertise and play a key part in the future of water infrastructure solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply through Cre8 Talent today. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.