Head of Program & Portfolio Strategy - Hydraulics

Continental•Fairlawn, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Program & Portfolio Strategy - Hydraulics to lead the development and scaling of our hydraulics business platform. This role is responsible for defining the long-term portfolio architecture, product mix strategy, sourcing model, and go-to-market framework that will drive sustainable and profitable growth. This is a high-impact individual contributor leadership role with enterprise-level influence. The role will work cross-functionally with Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance to ensure that capacity, portfolio, and market strategy are fully aligned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
10+ years of experience in industrial, manufacturing, or engineered products environments.
Strong background in hydraulics, fluid power, industrial systems, or related markets.
Proven experience in portfolio strategy, platform development, or business scaling.
Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority.
Strong analytical, financial, and strategic planning skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading multi-site or global product platforms.
Experience supporting major capacity expansions or platform launches.

Responsibilities

Develop and own the long-term hydraulics platform and portfolio roadmap.
Define optimal product mix aligned with market demand and margin targets.
Lead portfolio rationalization and expansion initiatives to improve profitability and competitiveness.
Translate market and customer insights into actionable portfolio strategies.
Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure sourcing supports growth objectives.
Define segment-specific go-to-market strategies for hydraulics platforms.
Support pricing, positioning, and value proposition development.
Partner with Sales and Marketing to ensure market readiness and execution alignment.
Align manufacturing capacity and capabilities with demand forecasts and growth priorities.
Support capital investment planning and business case development.
Identify structural constraints and recommend mitigation strategies.
Serve as the strategic integrator across Product Management, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance.
Lead cross-functional growth initiatives and governance forums.
Provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to platform growth, mix, and profitability.
Lead regular business reviews focused on hydraulics growth performance.
Drive continuous improvement in strategic planning and execution alignment.