Product Director Connectivity & Applications

Brunswick Boat Group•Mettawa, IL

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality: Position Overview: As the Director, Connectivity & Apps, you will be the strategic voice of the customer - shaping the vision for connectivity and global applications across our Integrated Solutions team and business units. You’ll translate customer insights, market opportunities, and enterprise priorities into a clear, future‑focused roadmap that strengthens our connected ecosystem. You will lead high‑impact initiatives and guide the full product lifecycle from concept to global launch, turning complex challenges into scalable solutions. With a strong focus on innovation and high‑value digital experiences, you will ensure our connectivity and applications platforms deliver seamless, differentiated experiences that deepen customer engagement worldwide. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. Essential Functions: Lead the global strategy for connectivity and applications, defining the long‑term roadmap that enables scalable, secure, and future‑ready digital capabilities. Own the product vision and value delivery, ensuring clear differentiation, customer‑driven innovation, and strong alignment with enterprise priorities. Drive global applications strategy and platform harmonization, ensuring consistency, interoperability, and seamless experiences across mobile, web, and cloud. Oversee global market, customer, and competitive insights to inform product direction and identify emerging ecosystem opportunities. Shape go‑to‑market execution in partnership with Marketing, Sales, and Business Units, ensuring impactful launches, pricing strategies, and global brand alignment. Champion operational excellence, ensuring global launch readiness while embedding responsible, sustainable, and cross‑functional product practices. Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
10 -15+ years of experience in product management, digital product leadership, or technology-driven portfolio management roles.
Strong understanding of connectivity technologies, digital applications, integrated platform development, and mobile applications.
Proven success managing complex, multi‑line product portfolios across global or regional markets.
Strong understanding of connectivity technologies, digital applications, and integrated platform development.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive enterprise‑level initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in MBA, Technology Management, Strategy, or relevant specialization.
Certifications in Agile, Scrum, or Product Management (e.g., Pragmatic, AIPMM, SAFe).
Experience in connected devices, IoT, SaaS, digital ecosystems, or related industries.

Responsibilities

Lead the global strategy for connectivity and applications, defining the long‑term roadmap that enables scalable, secure, and future‑ready digital capabilities.
Own the product vision and value delivery, ensuring clear differentiation, customer‑driven innovation, and strong alignment with enterprise priorities.
Drive global applications strategy and platform harmonization, ensuring consistency, interoperability, and seamless experiences across mobile, web, and cloud.
Oversee global market, customer, and competitive insights to inform product direction and identify emerging ecosystem opportunities.
Shape go‑to‑market execution in partnership with Marketing, Sales, and Business Units, ensuring impactful launches, pricing strategies, and global brand alignment.
Champion operational excellence, ensuring global launch readiness while embedding responsible, sustainable, and cross‑functional product practices.