Product Manager

Aurora Parts•Lebanon, IN

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About The Position

The Product Manager defines and communicates the vision and strategy for aftermarket heavy-duty products, maintaining product roadmaps that align with company goals, market needs, customer demands, and regulatory requirements. The role oversees the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through launch and post-launch support, and evaluates products to determine when updates or discontinuations are needed. Products are continuously optimized for quality, performance, and cost. The Product Manager uses market trends, customer feedback, competitive products, sales data, customer visits, and industry research to inform product decisions and assess performance and customer satisfaction. The role leads cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, sales, marketing, finance, pricing, and supply chain, keeps senior management informed of product status and performance, and promotes innovation and continuous improvement. The position also defines product pricing strategies with sales and finance, monitors sales and product performance, and oversees profitability, cost control, resource allocation, and financial targets for product development initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of product management experience in the heavy-duty aftermarket or a related industry, such as automotive, industrial, or transportation.
Experience leading cross-functional product development.
Proven track record of launching and managing aftermarket products from design to commercialization.
Strong technical understanding of heavy-duty equipment, aftermarket parts, and manufacturing processes.
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical skills and ability to make data-driven decisions.
Familiarity with product management tools and software, such as Jira, Trello, or Asana.
Experience in P&L management and budget oversight for product lines.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience working with OEMs and aftermarket supply chains.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to heavy-duty products.
Familiarity with industry-specific standards such as SAE or ISO certifications.

Responsibilities

Define and communicate the vision and strategy for aftermarket heavy-duty products.
Create and maintain product roadmaps aligned with company goals and market needs.
Ensure the product portfolio addresses current and future customer demands and regulatory requirements.
Oversee products throughout their lifecycle, from concept and design to launch and post-launch support.
Evaluate products and manage updates or discontinuations as needed.
Optimize products for quality, performance, and cost.
Analyze market trends, customer feedback, and competitive products to inform product decisions.
Collaborate with sales and customer support to gather insights on product performance and customer satisfaction.
Conduct customer visits and industry research to ensure products align with customer needs and industry standards.
Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, sales, marketing, finance, pricing, and supply chain.
Provide senior management with updates on product status, roadmaps, and performance metrics.
Champion innovation and continuous improvement within the product team.
Define product pricing strategies in collaboration with sales and finance.
Monitor product performance and sales data, and adjust strategies to meet financial targets.
Oversee product profitability, cost control, and resource allocation for product development initiatives.