Product Manager, Global, Oil-Flooded Compressors

Hitachi

8d•Remote

About The Position

The Product Manager, Global, Oil-Flooded Compressors develops and executes the global product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management for the Sullair Oil-Flooded compressor portfolio. The role drives profitable growth through market insight, product innovation, and cross-functional leadership. The position manages the product portfolio from new product introduction through growth, optimization, rationalization, and end-of-life planning. It works with global and regional stakeholders and teams across Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Sales, Service, Customer Support, and Marketing to develop products, improve costs, support commercialization, and strengthen market performance. The successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi Global Air Power US’s Code of Ethics and related policies, following safety rules and requirements, and actively supporting efforts to create and maintain a safe workplace. This job description is a flexible guide and may evolve with business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or an equivalent field.
5 to 10 years of product management experience in industrial or capital equipment markets.
Strong business and financial acumen.
Knowledge of new product development or stage-gate development processes.
Knowledge of product strategy and product roadmap development.
Knowledge of product forecasting and S&OP.
Business case development skills.
Knowledge of product launches and product lifecycle management.
Knowledge of product marketing and channel strategy development.
Knowledge of product value engineering tools and techniques.
Cross-functional team and matrix management experience.
Ability to translate business objectives into actionable product strategies, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.
Ability to build alignment and drive decisions across a matrixed organization without direct authority.
Ability to communicate technical and business concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
Ability to collaborate across regions, functions, cultures, and organizational levels.
Ability to use market intelligence, data, and financial analysis to make decisions and prioritize investments.
Commitment to understanding customer needs, market trends, and emerging opportunities.
Ability to make timely, informed decisions while balancing business objectives, customer needs, and organizational risk.
Accountability for outcomes and business performance.
Global perspective balancing standardization with regional market requirements.
Compliance with company ethics, policies, and workplace safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Compressed air product management experience is strongly preferred; rotating equipment experience is considered.
Product Management Program and/or Project Management certification is a plus.
LEAN / 6 SIGMA qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the global product strategy, vision, and multi-year roadmap for the Oil-Flooded compressor portfolio.
Manage the complete product lifecycle, including new product introduction, growth, optimization, rationalization, and end-of-life planning.
Lead Voice of Customer initiatives to identify unmet customer needs, market trends, and product improvement opportunities.
Develop and govern global pricing, positioning, and portfolio strategies to support revenue growth and margin expansion.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Procurement to drive new product development, cost optimization, and Value Analysis/Value Engineering initiatives.
Support demand forecasting, Sales & Operations Planning, and inventory optimization activities.
Lead global product launches and support commercialization, market adoption, and achievement of business-case objectives.
Monitor product-line financial performance, including revenue, profitability, pricing realization, and return on investment.
Align global and regional stakeholders on product strategy, roadmap priorities, investment decisions, and market requirements.
Analyze sales performance, market penetration, and channel effectiveness to identify growth and market-share opportunities.
Gather and analyze market, customer, competitive, and industry intelligence to identify growth opportunities and support strategic decisions.
Conduct competitive benchmarking and product-positioning analyses with Engineering and commercial teams.
Develop and execute aftermarket growth strategies, including service offerings, parts, upgrades, and lifecycle value opportunities.
Serve as a product champion and train-the-trainer resource, supporting organizational readiness and product knowledge across regions.
Provide technical and commercial support to Sales, Service, Customer Support, Marketing, and Operations teams as needed.
Support customer engagement, channel partner development, industry events, and promotional activities.
Lead business cases and investment proposals for new products, product enhancements, and strategic growth initiatives.
Establish and track KPIs for portfolio health, product success, customer satisfaction, and business performance.
Collaborate with Marketing and Communications on value propositions, messaging, sales tools, and go-to-market strategies.
Ensure compliance with applicable product regulations, industry standards, and sustainability initiatives across global markets.
Comply with the company Code of Ethics, related policies, and safety requirements, and support a safe workplace.