Portfolio Strategy and Growth Leader

Detector Electronics • Minneapolis, MN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Det-Tronics is a $200M global technology leader in industrial life safety solutions, specializing in high-end flame and gas detection and automation control systems. As part of Spectrum Safety Solutions with 1,700 employees across 20+ countries we serve mission-critical environments in oil & gas, clean energy, marine, and infrastructure. Backed by Sentinel Capital Partners, we’re driving innovation and growth across our portfolio. We are seeking a Strategic Portfolio and Growth Leader to define, own, and drive the long-term growth trajectory of the Det-Tronics portfolio. This role is accountable for shaping portfolio strategy, identifying and executing growth opportunities, and enabling a high-performance, product management–centric operating model. This leader will bring a strong external perspective, translating market insights, customer needs, and digital transformation trends into actionable portfolio strategies. The role requires a blend of strategic thinking and execution rigor, with clear ownership of growth initiatives—including partnerships and M&A—to expand capabilities and accelerate portfolio value creation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5–10 years of experience in product management, portfolio strategy, or growth strategy roles
• Demonstrated success in driving growth initiatives, partnerships, or M&A-related activities
• Ability to travel >25%

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree
• Strong background in portfolio strategy, corporate strategy, or consulting
• Experience in industrial safety, automation, control systems, or fire and gas detection solutions
• Strong business acumen, including financial modeling, investment analysis, and business case development
• Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive alignment across functions
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of turning strategy into execution and results

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of portfolio-driven growth strategies, including new market entry, adjacent expansion, and solution-based offerings
• Collaborate with the Sales team to plan and execute growth strategies.
• Translate market trends, customer insights, and competitive intelligence into clear portfolio actions and investment priorities
• Establish clear value propositions, positioning, and segmentation strategies to drive differentiated growth
• Prioritize between multiple opportunities and develop a long-term roadmap that balances growth and investments
• Identify, evaluate, and lead strategic partnerships to expand technology capabilities, market access, and solution offerings
• Own the M&A pipeline for the portfolio, including identification, strategic rationale development, and collaboration with leadership on execution
• Assess potential partners and acquisition targets based on strategic fit, growth potential, and portfolio synergies
• Partner with Product Managers on Voice of Customer efforts to identify unmet needs and translate them into clear product requirements, business cases, and innovation opportunities
• Continuously monitor industry dynamics, emerging technologies, and competitive positioning to inform strategic decisions and portfolio direction
• Provide strategic oversight across the 4Ps (Product, Price, Promotion, Place) to ensure alignment with portfolio strategy
• Support product launches, pricing strategy, and sales enablement to maximize market adoption and revenue impact
• Support and monitor the execution of the growth initiatives
• Own the executive reporting on the growth initiatives performance including escalating to remove any roadblocks
• Develop and own the price, volume, mix matrix for key product lines
• Monitor and root cause major pricing discrepancies and work with Sales to develop mitigation strategies
• Work with Sales operations to analyze key project loses and associated competitor price points and develop strategies to counter competitive moves for future bids

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with company contributions
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling options
• Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and global mobility support
• Participation in our Ownership Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior