Megan B. Daoust
Santee
Summary
Strategic product leader with experience managing $110M+ categories across filtration, pumps, and lighting. Proven ability to drive roadmap strategy, lead cross-functional execution, and launch new products aligned to market demand. Strong analytical mindset with hands-on experience in forecasting, lifecycle management, and consumer research.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager - Lighting and Water Features
Fluidra North America
Carlsbad, CA
04.2025 - 03.2026
- Owned and managed $110M North American lighting product portfolio
- Defined category strategy, pricing architecture, and multi-year roadmap
- Led cross-functional execution across engineering, marketing, sales, and operations
- Directed forecasting, inventory planning, and go-to-market strategy
- Conducted competitive analysis and customer research to drive portfolio optimization
Product Manager - Filtration
Fluidra North America
Carlsbad, CA
04.2022 - 04.2025
- Managed $55M filtration product category across full lifecycle
- Developed 5-year strategic roadmap using market data and customer insights
- Authored PRDs for new product development initiatives
- Provided field sales and engineering support to improve product adoption
Associate Product Manager - Pumps
Fluidra North America
Carlsbad, CA
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Supported (3) concurrent NPD projects from concept through launch
- Developed sales enablement materials and demo tools
- Conducted consumer research to strengthen marketing claim
Associate Product Manager - Chemical Solutions
Techtronic Industries
Charlotte, NC
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Led value engineering initiatives generating $500K in cost savings
- Managed $5M category including SKU rationalization and NPD
- Identified future product opportunities through market research
Education
Bachelors of Science - Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications
San Diego State University
01-2016
Associates Degree - Multiple Subjects
Gavilan College
01-2013
Skills
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Outlook
- MS Project
- Engineering BOMs/Aras
- MPS Demand Planning
- Smart Sheets
- Workfront/Proof HQ/Zi-Flow
- Oracle
- Strategic Thinking
- User-Driven Design
- Market Analysis
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Positive attitude
- Public Speaking
- Continuous Learning
Key Skills:
Key Competencies:
Accomplishments
- Completion of Intro to PM with Sequent Learning Networks
- Sales Training at Fluidra NA
- CPO Certification with Fluidra NA
- Employee Training at Techtronic Industries
- EMS Training at TTI Floorcare North America
- Customer Service Training at TTI Distribution Center
Interests
Decorating, Line Dancing
Timeline
Product Manager - Lighting and Water Features
Fluidra North America
04.2025 - 03.2026
Product Manager - Filtration
Fluidra North America
04.2022 - 04.2025
Associate Product Manager - Pumps
Fluidra North America
07.2020 - 04.2022
Associate Product Manager - Chemical Solutions
Techtronic Industries
11.2018 - 11.2019
Associates Degree - Multiple Subjects
Gavilan College
Bachelors of Science - Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications
San Diego State University