Portfolio Strategy and Growth Leader

Detector Electronics LLC•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$160,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

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