Product Management - Senior Product Line Manager

Arrowhead Engineered Products

14d•Remote

About The Position

As a Product Line Manager, you will lead a team responsible for growing the Rotating Electrical (RE) and within heavy duty, agriculture, industrial & OPE end market. This role involves enhancing the profitability of existing products and developing new products with a commercial mindset. You will be expected to have a blend of business and technical savvy, a vision for the future, and the drive to realize that vision. Your role will extend from generating ideas to developing new products based on your industry experience and customer interactions.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of product management experience in a B2B environment.
Experience in new product development, including multiple product launches.
Strategic thinking with the ability to execute plans successfully.
Customer-focused approach with a knack for understanding market demands.
Innovative mindset, open to exploring new ideas and solutions.
Effective leadership and team management capabilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to multitask and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Independent working capability with minimal supervision.
Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, marketing, IT, or a related field.
Comprehensive understanding of the replacement parts market, including its structure, key players, competitors, and supply chain dynamics.
Familiarity with Product Information Management (PIM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Mechanical or technical aptitude, preferably with knowledge in HD, Agricultural, Ind, & OPE parts.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Create and maintain the long-term strategic plan for the product lines, aligning with corporate goals and focusing on customer needs. Develop and execute strategies for channels, products, and pricing to enhance market position and profitability.
Product Line Management: Manage and track market conditions, competitive analysis, and overall product research.
Product Development: Lead the development of new products and enhancements, ensuring they align with business and market needs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate and collaborate with various company departments, including Sales, Marketing, Ecommerce, Supply Chain, and Operations to achieve cohesive product strategies and customer engagement.
Market Research: Use market research and Voice-of-the-Customer (VOC) to understand customer needs, validate ideas, and drive product development.
Go-To-Market Strategy: Work with Marketing and Sales teams to define and execute go-to-market strategies, including product launches, promotional materials, and sales training.
Revenue and Profitability Management: Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to achieve revenue and profitability goals for the product line.
Demand Generation: Lead efforts with Marketing for demand generation tools such as videos, case studies, and white papers.
New Business Development: Identify and recommend OEM supplier relationships to maximize revenue and offer complete solutions.
Team Building and Leadership: Lead and motivate cross-organization teams, balancing workload to meet group and individual objectives.