Senior Product Manager

Senior Product Manager Overview

• The Senior Product Manager will lead product strategy and management initiatives within a manufacturing environment, focusing on transportation aftermarket and lighting solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand design and manufacturing capacities, ensuring product alignment with organizational goals.
• Travel extensively to engage with customers, gather insights, and address challenges, primarily across the Midwest and East Coast.
• Develop and manage product roadmaps, processes, and thresholds, driving innovation and efficiency within the department.
• Act as a key negotiator with internal partners, influencing decisions and fostering collaboration across teams.
• Analyze market trends and allocate resources strategically to maximize product impact and profitability.
• Support the growth of the product management department, mentoring junior team members and contributing to organizational development.
• Engage in data analytics and process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with sales teams to address product obsolescence, develop new offerings, and meet customer needs effectively.

Senior Product Manager Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead product management efforts for emergency lighting product families, ensuring alignment with customer needs and organizational goals.
• Conduct voice-of-customer visits to identify challenges and opportunities, driving solutions that enhance product offerings.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand design and manufacturing processes, ensuring feasibility and quality standards.
• Develop and implement product roadmaps, processes, and thresholds to streamline operations and drive innovation.
• Analyze market trends and allocate resources effectively to maximize product impact and profitability.
• Negotiate with internal partners to influence decisions and foster collaboration across departments.
• Support sales teams in addressing product obsolescence, developing new offerings, and meeting customer demands.
• Mentor and guide junior product managers, contributing to the growth and development of the department.
• Travel extensively to engage with customers, gather insights, and address challenges, primarily across the Midwest and East Coast.

Senior Product Manager Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of product management experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred 7 years of experience in product management, with exposure to transportation aftermarket and lighting solutions.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence decisions across internal teams.
• Experience conducting market analysis and allocating resources strategically to maximize product impact.
• Ability to travel extensively, primarily across the Midwest and East Coast, for customer engagement and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in process development, data analytics, and roadmap creation to drive operational efficiency.
• Experience working with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and understanding Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations is a plus.
• Relocation assistance available for non-local candidates; no sponsorship provided.