Product Manager (VFD)

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.•Vernon Hills, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Manager develops and leads the vision for their product portfolio by deeply understanding customer challenges and aligning the organization to deliver valuable outcomes for both customers and the business in the Americas. This role develops and shares product strategies, supported by annual business plans designed to drive growth and expand market share, while building consensus and influencing company-wide support for strategic priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Marketing or business equivalent; or equivalent work experience
4+ years’ professional industrial automation experience in sales, marketing, and/or applications engineering
Technical/commercial knowledge of industrial automation products, including one or more of the following: Variable Frequency Drives, Servo/Motion, PLC, HMI, CNC, Robot and Various Industrial Networks
Extensive technical/commercial knowledge of industrial automation products
Ability to handle multiple and concurrent priorities. Strong prioritization and problem-solving skills.
Strong prioritization and effective problem-solving skills
Proven listening, negotiation, and consensus building skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships
Strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with internal and external customers at all levels
Excellent writing, oral, and presentation skills with a strong professional presence
Strong experience with experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must be physically able to travel, including the ability to: Sit for extended periods of time for the purposes of travel Operate a motor vehicle for both short and long distances Fly via commercial flights, both nationally and internationally as needed
Ability to work in a hybrid role as business demands dictate (determined by MEAU and / or Department Manager); including flexibility to perform work effectively both in-person (at MEAU office) and virtually (telecommuting/remote)
Ability to effectively engage in social interactions with colleagues & clients (read social & professional cues)
Ability to understand complex business problems, apply strong analytical skills, and create effective strategies
Ability to handle multiple and concurrent priorities and meet tight deadlines
Capable of communicating clearly and present information to diverse groups effectively
Ability to read, comprehend and retain information
Ability to recall facts and/or details (memory)

Nice To Haves

Experience in Japanese business culture
Familiarity with SAP ECC/SAP CRM

Responsibilities

Develops the product portfolio business plan by supporting sales and market expansion goals through well-defined, achievable initiatives and execution plans.
Support the development and communication of product vision, messaging, and strategy, partnering with senior leaders to ensure alignment and helping socialize plans with key stakeholders.
Manage all aspects of the product lifecycle—including development support, launch execution, growth initiatives, and end-of-life activities—while coordinating training, certification, and regulatory requirements as needed.
Support pricing and margin analysis by gathering data, monitoring performance, and providing recommendations to inform pricing decisions.
Partner closely with sales to engage customers and prospects, conducting market and customer research to understand challenges and pain points, and translating insights into clear product requirements.
Collaborate with Local and MELCO development teams to help define requirements, prioritize development work, and deliver high-quality products while balancing business needs with technical and resource constraints.
Work with Marketing teams to execute product launches and go-to-market activities, supporting product positioning, value propositions, market segmentation, and targeted messaging to promote key features and benefits.
Monitor and analyze product performance metrics to assess product health, identify trends, and surface insights that support data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.
Build effective working relationships with cross-functional partners in sales, business development, service, corporate marketing, MELCO, and legal to support coordinated execution of product initiatives and growth plans.
Provide cross‑product support by aligning on group product strategies and business plans, maintaining shared targets and collateral, and serving as a backup resource as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.