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How much do product management associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for product management associate in Ohio is $28.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.40 and $36.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a product management associate?

A Product Management Associate is an entry-level professional who supports product managers in developing and launching products. They assist with market research, gather and analyze customer feedback, help define product requirements, and coordinate with teams like engineering, design, and marketing. Their role is crucial in ensuring products meet customer needs and business goals. Product Management Associates often use data to inform decisions and help manage the product development lifecycle from concept to launch.

What is the difference between Product Management Associate vs Product Analyst?

AspectProduct Management AssociateProduct Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, some roles prefer business or tech backgroundBachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, cross-functional teams, product development focusData analysis, market research, reporting
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, startups, e-commerceTech firms, consulting, market research agencies

Product Management Associates focus on supporting product development, coordinating teams, and managing product lifecycle tasks. Product Analysts primarily analyze data, market trends, and user feedback to inform product decisions. While both roles require analytical skills and collaboration, Associates are more involved in project execution, whereas Analysts concentrate on data-driven insights.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a product management associate?

To thrive as a Product Management Associate, you need a solid understanding of market research, project management, and product lifecycle concepts, typically supported by a bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Jira, Trello, and analytics platforms, as well as basic knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies, is highly valuable. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills help you collaborate effectively across teams and drive product initiatives. These skills are critical for aligning product goals with business objectives, ensuring smooth execution, and delivering value to customers.

What are some common challenges faced by product management associates when working with cross-functional teams?

Product Management Associates often collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to ensure a product's success. One common challenge is balancing differing priorities and perspectives—engineers may focus on technical feasibility, while marketers emphasize customer needs. Communicating effectively and aligning these stakeholders around a shared product vision is essential but can be complex. Developing strong interpersonal and negotiation skills will help you navigate these dynamics and drive projects forward.
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Infographic showing various Product Management Associate job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,304 per year, or $29 per hour.

Associate Product Manager

STERIS Corporation

Mentor, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


STERIS rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 131 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Position Summary

As an Associate Product Manager you will support the execution of marketing, sales enablement, and product strategy for an assigned product category. This role is highly collaborative and executionfocused, and you will serve as a key connector between product management, sales teams, clinicians, and crossfunctional partners. This role is designed to develop future product and marketing leaders through handson execution, field exposure, and close partnership with senior product management.

Success in this role is driven by strong organizational skills, clear communication, analytical rigor, and a willingness to spend time in the field learning directly from clinicians and sales representatives. As an Associate Product Manager you play an integral role in coordinating events and education, maintaining and evolving sales tools, supporting financial planning through reporting and analysis, and translating customer insights into actionable inputs for product and marketing strategies. You will achieve success in this role through effective implementation in the following areas:

  • Marketing Strategy, Reporting, & Financial Planning
  • Sales Execution Support, Communication & Program Management
  • Event Planning, Education & Program Management
  • Field Engagement & Clinical Learning
  • Market Research & New Product Development

This is a hybrid role with the requirement of working onsite at our Mentor, OH Corporate HQ, 3 days per week.

Associate Product Manager

Marketing Strategy, Reporting, & Financial Planning

  • Support global financial planning processes by preparing regular sales, revenue, and forecast reports for assigned product categories.
  • Maintain dashboards, trackers, and analysis to evaluate performance versus plan, identify trends, and surface risks or opportunities.
  • Partner with Senior Product Managers to support annual strategy planning, budgeting, and ongoing forecast updates.
  • Translate data into clear summaries and recommendations for leadership, sales and crossfunctional stakeholders.

Sales Execution Support, Communication & Program Management

  • Serve as a point of contact for routine sales inquiries related to product positioning, competitive information, and available resources.
  • Develop, update, and maintain sales tools including presentations, product overviews, competitive matrices, FAQs, and clinical selling resources.
  • Ensure sales tools remain current, aligned with brand strategy, and easily accessible for global sales teams.
  • Proactively communicate product updates, launch information, and competitive insights to the sales organization in clear, actionable formats.

Event Planning, Education & Program Coordination

  • Lead coordination and execution of educational programs, workshops, and associationrelated events supporting assigned product categories.
  • Manage logistics including agendas, contracts, speaker coordination, materials development, and onsite execution in partnership with sales, clinical, and external stakeholders.
  • Support national, regional, and local conferences by assisting with booth management, presentations, and postevent followup.
  • Track event outcomes and feedback to assess effectiveness and inform future programming.

Field Engagement & Clinical Learning

  • Spend regular time in the field with sales representatives to observe customer interactions, understand workflow challenges, and gain handson exposure to clinical environments (up to 25%).
  • Observe procedures, product usage, and clinician decisionmaking to deepen understanding of customer needs and unmet opportunities.
  • Capture and synthesize field insights, sharing learnings with product management, marketing, and R&D teams.
  • Build foundational relationships with clinicians, sales partners, and key accounts under guidance of the Senior Product Manager.

Market Research & New Product Development (NPD)

  • Support Voice of Customer (VOC) activities including clinician interviews, surveys, and field observations.
  • Assist in documenting customer needs, usage scenarios, and feedback to inform business cases and development priorities.
  • Contribute to launch readiness activities by coordinating inputs for product positioning, training, sales materials, and internal communications.
The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

  • BA or BS degree in business, marketing, or related field
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant business experience
  • Ability to collaborate and work with others in a dynamic team-based environment
  • Strong analytic and strategic thinking ability
  • Demonstrated ability to structure and manage a project from start to finish
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
  • High-level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
  • Experience utilizing AI-Based programs and tools

Other:

  • Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
  • Clear and concise written and verbal communication, particularly with sales and crossfunctional teams.
  • Comfort working with data, reports, and spreadsheets to support financial and performance analysis.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with marketing, sales, clinical, and technical stakeholders.
  • Willingness to learn in the field and adapt based on clinician and sales feedback.
  • Detailoriented execution mindset with a strong sense of followthrough and accountability.
What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

  • Market Competitive Pay
  • Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays
  • Excellent Healthcare, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Maternity & Parental Leave
  • Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs
  • Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

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Pay range for this opportunity is $70,250.00 - $93,750.00.This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location's HR Office during normal business hours.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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