Guardian Product Manager

Why Ansell?

At Ansell, we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive across industrial, medical, and consumer applications.

Discover more about our company, our people, and our values by visiting us at Ansell.

Ansell is looking for a Guardian Product Manager to join our team!

The Guardian Product Manager is a commercially focused leader responsible for driving the evolution of AnsellGUARDIAN, the company's core internal selling tool. Positioned at the intersection of product management and commercial strategy, the role translates global market needs, seller workflows, and customer requirements into a dynamic technology roadmap. Acting as the global ambassador for Guardian, the Product Manager builds strong relationships with commercial leaders, sales teams, and distribution partners across all regions. By leveraging customer insights and competitive intelligence, they ensure Guardian remains a differentiated, high-value solution that delivers measurable impact. Reporting to the Director, Guardian Platform, this leader manages a team of Senior Associates and a Senior Manager, aligning product development with go-to-market execution.

What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer?

• Competitive compensation plan, including a performance based annual incentive.
• Flexible and hybrid work model.
• A culture of belonging and inclusion, collaboration thrives, and everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered-across our global community.
• Ansell University, LinkedIn Learning and Mentorship programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills.
• Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through LinkedIn Learning and Mentorships.
• Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short term and long- term disability and wellness programs.
• 401-k plan with company match.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal days): 14 paid holidays.
• Continuing Education Reimbursement.
• Summer Friday's.
• Regional Belonging & Inclusion Networks.
• Green office concept and a global mission of sustainability.

What your role will be?

• Define product vision, roadmap, and release priorities aligned with commercial strategy and user needs.
• Translate Voice of Customer (VOC) insights, competitive analysis, and stakeholder feedback into actionable features.
• Partner with development teams to manage sprints, trade-offs, and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Integrate AI-driven capabilities to create intelligent, personalized user experiences.
• Track and optimize product performance metrics (adoption, engagement, satisfaction).
• Act as the global commercial ambassador, building strong relationships with sales leaders, TSMs, and distribution partners.
• Lead VOC research and competitive intelligence initiatives to guide differentiation.
• Oversee roadmap execution, ensuring usability, scalability, and reliability.
• Manage and develop a team of Senior Associates and a Senior Manager, fostering a high-performance culture.

What will you bring to Ansell?

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.

Job Experience

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in software product management, commercial strategy, or a hybrid role with demonstrated accountability for a software product's roadmap and performance.
• Proven experience working within or alongside a B2B commercial/sales organization, with strong understanding of seller workflows, distributor relationships, and industrial market dynamics.
• Track record of successfully managing cross-functional stakeholder engagement across a global or matrixed organization.
• Experience writing product requirements for AI-powered features, with exposure to concepts such as machine learning-driven recommendations, natural language interfaces, predictive analytics, or intelligent automation within a commercial software context.
• Experience in the PPE, safety, or industrial technology sector is advantageous but not required.
• Prior experience with CRM/sales enablement tools (e.g., Salesforce/SFDC) and digital assessment or recommendation platforms is a plus.

Knowledge and Skills

• Core product management expertise: backlog prioritization, roadmap planning, sprint management, release execution.
• Commercial acumen: understanding of sales strategy, go-to-market execution, and channel dynamics.
• Ability to synthesize Voice of Customer (VOC) insights into actionable product requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision-making.
• Technical fluency to collaborate effectively with developers and architects.
• Hands-on use of AI tools (generative AI, coding assistants, prototyping platforms) in daily product development.
• Leadership experience managing and developing high-performing, geographically dispersed teams.
• Fluent English required, Spanish, French, or German a plus.

Desirable Job Competencies

• Strategic vision and roadmap ownership.
• Customer-centric mindset with measurable value delivery.
• Global perspective and adaptability across diverse markets.
• Influence and collaboration across senior stakeholders.
• Analytical rigor and competitive benchmarking.
• Execution excellence in complex, fast-paced environments.

Additional Requirements (travel, etc.)

Periodic global travel required (estimated 15-25%) to engage with regional commercial teams, distribution partners, and attend key internal planning events.

Join us to lead the world to a safer future, apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ansell is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, marital status, parental status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Ansell. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Ansell is an EO Employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories.

Our Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion: Ansell's vision is about creating safe spaces where all perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work., it's not just words. We want applicants to know that we endeavor to create an inclusive environment that will consider all, regardless of age, gender, background, disability, veteran status, or experience alone! It's what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate, it's what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it's what differentiates Ansell.

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