VP, Product Management - Industrial Solutions

Regal Rexnord•Fort Wayne, IN

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The PES Americas division, a ~$1.1B global business within Regal Rexnord’s Power and Efficiency Solutions (PES) Segment, is seeking a Vice President of Product Management for its Industrial Solutions Motors business unit. Reporting to the President of the PES Americas division, this executive is responsible for the overall strategy and execution of the Industrial Solutions business unit, including defining and executing product strategy, portfolio roadmaps, and the innovation agenda. The role is accountable for profitable growth, market share expansion, and customer satisfaction through disciplined product management across the product lifecycle. The Vice President partners with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and business leadership to identify market opportunities, translate customer needs into differentiated solutions, and commercialize new and existing products. The position also builds and develops high-performing product management teams and fosters innovation, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer-centric decision making. The role owns an approximately $300 million P&L and requires domestic and international travel of at least 30% as needed. The role follows a hybrid work model: onsite at a designated Regal Rexnord location at least three days per week, Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely up to two days, including Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
At least 12 years of commercial, product, or marketing experience with highly engineered products in a complex B2B industrial manufacturing enterprise.
Demonstrated ability to lead direct and cross-functional teams and influence within a global structure.
Strong financial acumen and executive presence, with the ability to lead multiple projects and teams.
Ability to balance strategic solution planning with hands-on execution and delivery.
Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and CRM platforms such as Salesforce.com or Microsoft Dynamics.
Ability to analyze commercial transaction data to manage product families and identify trends or issues, using tools such as Power BI.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally at least 30% of the time as required.
Demonstration of Regal Rexnord’s stated values: Integrity, Responsibility, Diversity, Engagement & Inclusion, Customer Success, Innovation with Purpose, Continuous Improvement, Performance, Passion to Win, and Sense of Urgency.
Relevant industry experience, typically in Food & Beverage, Materials Handling/Conveying, and/or Industrial Equipment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree, such as an MS in Engineering or an MBA.
Experience working with Agile Product Management teams.
Experience with NPD stage-gate and/or portfolio management systems or software.
Hands-on experience with the 80/20 process and product line simplification.

Responsibilities

Define and execute multi-year product strategies and roadmaps aligned with business goals, market opportunities, industry trends, and customer needs.
Manage the full lifecycle of Industrial Solutions Motors product lines, from concept through end-of-life; prioritize new product development and enhancements, manage portfolio mix, and ensure timely launches and transitions.
Own the approximately $300 million P&L for the Industrial Solutions business unit and drive portfolio revenue growth, profitability, and return on investment.
Develop business cases, influence pricing and investment decisions, and monitor portfolio performance against financial targets.
Use voice-of-customer input, market research, and competitive intelligence to guide product direction and segment-specific offerings, anticipating market shifts and evolving customer needs.
Partner cross-functionally to bring high-quality products and solutions to market on time and at scale, aligning teams to product plans and ensuring manufacturability, quality, and effective go-to-market execution.
Improve product and solution planning and delivery through the Regal Rexnord Business System (RBS), including application of the 80/20 framework.
Build, lead, coach, and develop a high-performing product management team; set clear goals, mentor team members, develop talent, and foster accountability and collaboration.
Travel domestically and internationally at least 30% of the time as required.