Product Manager
About The Position
Jungheinrich, a family-owned company based in Hamburg, Germany, with over 18,000 employees in 40 countries, is a leading provider of intralogistics solutions. In partnership with Logisnext North America (Caterpillar Forklift of America), Jungheinrich is expanding its presence in the North American market. At the Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp. facility in Houston, Texas, the team is developing the next generation of electric-driven warehouse products tailored for the North American market. We are seeking a Product Manager to lead the direction, performance, and lifecycle management of the Class 1 forklift truck portfolio and Energy Systems for North America. This role involves managing the entire product lifecycle, from market analysis to portfolio optimization. You will collaborate with global and regional teams to execute regional product strategy, drive commercial success, and ensure alignment with global product development initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in industrial equipment, electrification, and/or energy systems, with a proven ability to translate market insights into profitable, customer-centric product strategies. This position serves as a crucial link between regional market needs and global product development teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Product Management, Business Administration (with technical focus), Engineering, or equivalent experience in a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in Product Management or Technical Commercial roles within industrial equipment, material handling, or related sectors.
- Proven track record of managing product portfolios and delivering measurable business outcomes (revenue growth, margin improvement, market share).
- Experience working in a global matrix organization with strong influence across cross-functional teams.
- Strong knowledge of forklift truck products (Class 1 strongly preferred), electrification, battery technologies, or adjacent industrial systems.
- Understanding of ITA classifications, OSHA standards, and North American regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to execute product strategy and influence stakeholders across complex organizations.
- Skilled in building business cases, financial modeling, and investment prioritization.
- Strong stakeholder management with the ability to operate effectively at both executive and operational levels.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with energy systems, lithium-ion batteries, or EV technologies is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end product lifecycle management of assigned product lines in North America.
- Manage the assigned product roadmap ensuring alignment with global strategy while tailoring to North American customer and regulatory requirements.
- Manage product launches, updates, and enhancements in the region.
- Own portfolio optimization, including product positioning, pricing strategy, and lifecycle decisions.
- Lead market, competitor, and customer analysis to identify growth opportunities and emerging trends (e.g., electrification, automation, lithium-ion adoption).
- Translate insights into business cases, product requirements, and investment priorities, informing and contributing to product development decisions.
- Partner with Sales and Marketing leadership to support go-to-market strategies, value propositions, and commercial targets.
- Manage cross-functional alignment across Sales, Service, Marketing, Engineering, and Finance to ensure successful product launches and lifecycle execution.
- Act as subject matter expert to senior leadership and global team on assigned product portfolio performance and market dynamics.
- Partner with global teams to translate regional needs into requirements.
- Serve as the primary regional interface with global product management and engineering teams on assigned products, influencing product development based on North American market demands.
- Manage requirements definition and product shaping, ensuring alignment with customer needs and commercial priorities.
- Manage product launches, including readiness across training, service, documentation, and sales enablement.
- Monitor product performance, KPIs, and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
- Ensure all products comply with ANSI/ITSDF, OSHA, and North American regulatory standards.
- Proactively identify risks related to safety, compliance, and product performance, and implement mitigation strategies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
