Product Manager - Thermal Management

HYDAC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION•Denver, NC

74d•Hybrid

About The Position

HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business with a vibrant and rewarding working environment for our employees across the country. Our goal is to provide quality products, components and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. HYDAC’s passionate team designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of innovative and reliable solutions optimized for mobile, industrial, and process applications. We are looking for motivated, energetic people to join our dynamic Team! Position Summary Product Managers at HYDAC drive the strategic lifecycle of innovative technology products, from ideation to end-of-life. They bridge market needs with technical execution, focusing on cross-divisional growth, profitability, and competitive differentiation. While Application Engineers resolve client-specific technical challenges, Product Managers own market-driven roadmaps, pricing, and stakeholder alignment. Successful candidates will likely have experience in any one of the areas listed below: Sales and engineering experience supporting engine-based power generation platforms Sales and engineering experience collaborating with engine manufacturers, including diesel engine OEMs Sales and engineering experience delivering thermal management and engine cooling solutions

Requirements

5+ years of field-based roles (Application Engineering, Technical Sales) or 3+ years in Product management.
Proven track record in technical sales support or project leadership
Ability to travel up to 20%+ of the time
Strategic Analysis: Expertise in market segmentation, SWOT analysis, and financial modeling
Technical Fluency: Ability to articulate industrial product specifications (e.g., hydraulic systems, filtration standards) to non-technical stakeholders
Leadership: Proven ability to align engineering, sales, and executives on priorities under resource constraints
Customer Focus: Deep empathy for industrial client pain points and workflow integration needs
Adhere to all safety rules in force for the location you are in while performing your job responsibilities. This includes at a customer or supplier location.
Must meet requirements for PPE in specific manufacturing areas when you are in those areas including safety shoes and safety glasses.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors in Engineering, Business Management, or related field.
Certifications: IFPS Fluid Power Certification

Responsibilities

Develop product vision, strategy, and 3–5-year roadmaps informed by market trends, competitor analysis, and ROI projections
Define pricing models and positioning strategies for new/existing products, incorporating customer feedback and cost structures
Lead business case development for product investments, including market sizing and risk assessments
Translate market requirements into technical specifications for engineering teams (e.g., performance benchmarks, compliance standards)
Coordinate product launches across engineering, marketing, and sales, ensuring alignment with timelines and quality standards
Oversee beta programs, analyze customer validation data, and iterate pre-launch
Monitor KPIs (market share, margin, customer satisfaction) and adjust strategies using usage analytics
Identify product gaps through field visits, win/loss analyses, and collaboration with sales/support teams
Identify high-value market opportunities through customer interviews, win/loss analysis, and competitive benchmarking
Lead RFPs and technical proposals for strategic accounts, collaborating with sales to close deals
Build relationships with key decision-makers (e.g., plant managers, procurement directors) via quarterly business reviews and roadmap workshops
Own end-to-end execution of large opportunity projects
Delegate smaller customization requests to AEs, providing technical guidance and escalation support
Mentor AEs emphasizing strategic prioritization and stakeholder management
Document shared processes (e.g., CRM integration) to streamline handoffs