Director Product Management

24 Days Old

Lead a cross-functional team of product managers overseeing multiple product lines within the U.S., Mexico and Canadian markets. Own product-level P&L responsibilities while driving revenue and margin improvements. Develop and execute strategic roadmaps, guide go-to-market strategies, and lead lifecycle management to maximize profitability and market success. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Management: Direct a team of product managers across diverse product categories. Collaborate with engineering, sales, marketing, and operations globally to deliver business outcomes. Strategy & Roadmap Development: Craft and manage product roadmaps that align with aggressive launch timelines and growth ambitions Present product-level strategies to internal and external stakeholders with minimal oversight. Lifecycle Management: Oversee product/service lifecycle stages, from ideation to commercialization using digitalization tools to manage complexity Identify new market opportunities and introduce new programs to exponentially grow share of market leveraging our brand strength Sales & Market Engagement: Drive pipeline development and closure strategies with commercial teams. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and partners, ensuring successful product launches. Profitability Optimization: Analyze cost structures, P&L drivers, and margin metrics for continuous improvement. Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Experience: 8+ years in team leadership roles. 10+ years in marketing, product management, project management, or engineering, primarily in automotive aftermarket (retail, sales, manufacturing). Proven experience managing product lines. Expertise in roadmap strategy, stage-gate product management, and competitive analysis. Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership and collaboration abilities across multinational, cross-functional teams, specifically in automotive aftermarket. Advanced proficiency in CRM systems and SAP. Exceptional critical thinking, project management, and time management skills. Expertise in building product strategies, benchmarking competitors, and identifying KPIs. Comfortable engaging at all organizational levels Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments with flexibility and professionalism.
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Location:
Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United States
Category:
Management & Operations

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