Job Description

While your primary focus will be on the Tapware product category, you will also be responsible for overseeing other product lines as required.

Enware, a WATTS Brand, has supplied plumbing products and safety solutions across sectors like Healthcare and Aged Care since 1937. Leveraging local engineering and global manufacturing, our brands enhance water infrastructure, safety, and accessibility. Integrated into the Watts family in 2023, Enware’s capabilities are boosted by 150 years of plumbing expertise. For more information, visit enware.com.au.

We are currently accepting applications for an experienced focused Product Manager to join our Research & Development team in our Caringbah head office. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Research & Development and Design Engineering, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving the end-to-end process of new product development to post-launch for our high quality Enware tapware range.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Product Strategy – Define and communicate product vision, roadmap, and positioning; conduct market and competitive analysis; align with company revenue and sustainability goals

• Stakeholder & Industry Engagement – Engage with industry groups, standards committees, and suppliers to stay ahead of regulatory changes and benchmark innovations

• End-to-End Product Lifecycle – Lead from concept through design, prototyping, testing, launch, and post-launch optimisation; maintain Vitality (new product revenue) above 20%

• Technical & Compliance Oversight – Translate market requirements into specifications; ensure products meet industry standards, environmental regulations, and quality certifications

• Customer & Market Intelligence – Gather customer feedback and field data; maintain key customer relationships to anticipate trends and drive product improvements

• Performance & Reporting – Define KPIs for adoption and satisfaction; develop product performance reporting, project briefs, and lifecycle documentation

To be successful in this role, you need to be able to demonstrate the following experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering, or relevant degree experience.

• Solid experience in product management, preferably in water or environmental technology solutions.

• Proven track record of managing complex products from concept to launch.

Minimum required skills:

• Computer proficient with Advanced Excel, Intermediate Word, and PowerPoint skills

• Decision-making & problem-solving – High-level independent judgement and self-management

• Project & time management – Organised, systemic thinker who delivers to deadlines

• Communication & stakeholder influence – Confident presenter and communicator at all levels

• Collaborative & adaptable – Team player comfortable in a complex matrix organisation

This position would suit an individual with previous plumbing trade experience, or exposure within a building services or facilities role.

In return you will be provided with:

• Competitive Base Salary with an annual incentive plan

• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

• Flu vaccinations

• Confidential, and free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Other team culture and benefits include;

• Monthly all staff head office barbeques

• Complimentary fresh fruit and coffee from the lunchroom coffee machine

• Paid day off to celebrate your birthday

• Unwind during breaktimes and play table-tennis, arcade machine, or Nintendo switch

• Casual wear Fridays

Only candidates with full Australian working rights that align to our criteria will be contacted for further discussion. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment background checks, National police check and two reference checks.

The vacancy will remain open until the successful candidate is appointed.

No recruitment agencies please.