Product Manager Leader

Our client needs a Product Manager due to a promotion. Your primary goal is to develop, implement and maintain the global product and business strategies for several of the clients heavy mobile equipment lines. You will be very involved in product development. Lastly, you will monitor competitors, their new developments, and market trends, while evaluating the performance and impact on the strategic business to align and prioritize the strategic initiatives. You will report to the Director of Product Management.

What you will be doing:

• Develops companys global strategic goals for several of their heavy mobile equipment product lines that fits the Companys sales and distribution channel strategy.


• Set the department structure and check the work of the other two Product Managers


• Participates in the development of the global strategic business plan to prioritize and maximize company and product line profitability and investments.


• Assesses and reports on the execution of the strategic plan, sales performance and margin performance.


• Develops pricing strategies that meet regional market requirements, while supporting strategic portfolio offerings and company goals.


• Develops complete business plans that includes: accurate product specifications, target product/accessory pricing, projected sales volumes and anticipated product introduction, which supports the business justification process to the engineering project management team and key stakeholders.


• Interacts with regional and global field sales organizations and customers to understand market needs and product launch implementation.


• Manages and analyzes data from Voice of Customer (VOC) research / interviews to provide product definitions and specifications for product designs.


• Performs and / or coordinates field and market research utilizing Quality Functional Development (QFD) techniques.

What they are looking for:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business or related program is required. A Masters Degree is preferred.


• 5+ years experience in a Product Management role for construction or agricultural equipment.


• Able to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally (will lessen as you learn the job)


• Excellent verbal, written and public speaking skills.


• Proven track record of developing and implementing process improvements.


• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.


• Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurances


• 401(k) - Company will match 75% on up to 6% contribution by employee


• 10% bonus


• Flexible work hours (work 9 hours Monday-Thursday and 4 hours on Fri w/o taking PTO)


• Paid vacation and holidays


• Flexible Spending Account


• Short- or long-term disability coverage


• Life and AD&D insurance


• Relocation assistance if needed


• Tuition reimbursement


• On-site fitness center


• On-site nurse