Product Manager - Automotive (2511)

Coordinate product strategy and execution across assigned markets and product lines, from roadmap and launch through ongoing post-launch optimization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new product development using the Product Roadmap to improve launch outcomes
• Spot product opportunities and manage the full product lifecycle for assigned categories
• Provide technical support to ensure products receive required technical approvals and meet compliance standards
• Translate customer requirements and new product needs into priorities for design engineering, with a focus on maximizing sales growth
• Participate in developing and maintaining industry specifications and standards
• Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, marketing, finance) to define inputs for product cost calculations and capital investment needs
• Develop innovative approaches to improve profit margins and competitiveness
• Calculate and analyze ROI for new product initiatives and prepare business cases to support capital expenditures
• Set pricing strategy using market research and margin optimization to meet corporate profit targets
• Contribute to product and market deliverables to support consistent, effective product launches
• Create and deliver product training for internal teams and external customers
• Manage product line price lists, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company objectives
• Forecast product requirements and maintain inventory levels aligned with customer service and inventory goals
• Attend industry trade shows and events to represent the company and collect market intelligence
• Visit customers to assess market needs, collect feedback, and identify product opportunities

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in product management or closely related work
• Strong understanding of marketing, engineering, and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 Quality Systems and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
• Proven ability to lead internal product development teams and cross-functional initiatives
• Effective project and time management skills across multiple priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer-focused mindset emphasizing relationship building and responsiveness
• Strategic thinking to balance innovation, cost, and operational efficiency
• Bachelor of Science in Business, Engineering, or Marketing

Job Summary

• Reports under the Product Category Manager for coordinating product management activities across assigned markets and product lines
• Owns the end-to-end product lifecycle: strategy and roadmap, launch, and post-launch optimization
• Ensures alignment with corporate goals and customer needs
• Supports Quality and EHS certifications by following corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation

Pre-Offer Screening

• SSN/SIN validation
• Education verification
• Employment verification
• Criminal check
• Driving history
• Drug test