Product Manager, Propellers

Brunswick Corporation•Fond du Lac, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Step into a pivotal leadership role where you’ll shape the future of Mercury’s propeller product category. As Product Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind innovation, growth, and market leadership. This is your opportunity to champion breakthrough strategies, energize cross-functional teams, and make a lasting impact on the marine industry. If you thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and love turning vision into reality, you’ll find this role both challenging and deeply rewarding. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Requirements

3+ years of progressive experience in category management, product management, or strategic marketing within the Marine, Powersports, or comparable technical/consumer‑durable industries, with demonstrated impact on portfolio performance.
Deep business and financial acumen, including proficiency in P&L management, demand forecasting, pricing strategy, and ROI assessment.
Highly developed analytical and market‑insight capabilities, with a track record of translating consumer, competitive, and category data into actionable strategy and compelling business cases.
Exceptional communication and executive‑level influencing skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional alignment, drive decision‑making, and present persuasively to senior leadership.
Demonstrated success working in complex, matrixed environments, effectively coordinating across Product Development, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance to accelerate outcomes.
Strong strategic orientation paired with operational excellence, capable of thinking big while ensuring day‑to-day execution is flawless and timely.
Proficiency with modern product and portfolio management tools, such as PLM systems, competitive benchmarking frameworks, VOC methodologies, and stage‑gate or agile development processes.
Track record of driving innovation, leveraging emerging technologies, materials, manufacturing methods, and customer insights to elevate product differentiation.
High‑ownership, high‑initiative mindset, with the resilience, curiosity, and ambition required to consistently outperform expectations in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to represent the brand externally, serving as a knowledgeable, credible advocate at industry events, dealer forums, and customer engagements.

Responsibilities

Ignite category growth by developing and executing bold strategies for product line expansion, lifecycle management, and market positioning.
Take ownership of financial performance, setting ambitious targets and leading the charge to exceed them.
Collaborate with the Category Director to craft visionary product and business plans, leveraging deep consumer and market insights.
Be a catalyst for innovation—analyzing trends, identifying opportunities, and launching products that set new industry standards.
Build powerful partnerships across Sales, Marketing, PD&E, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and beyond, ensuring seamless execution of game-changing initiatives.
Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring industry developments and emerging technologies, keeping Mercury at the forefront of marine propulsion.
Deliver accurate product forecasts through the SIOP process, driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Champion a customer-first mindset, anticipating needs and delivering products that delight and inspire.
Represent Mercury at major trade shows and special events, showcasing your leadership and passion for the brand.
Serve as a subject‑matter resource on propeller market trends, customer needs, competitive shifts, and emerging technologies.