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Job Description
The Specialty & Gearing Global Product Manager is responsible for the global lifecycle management of specialty motor and gearing product lines—from strategy and roadmap definition through development, launch, and ongoing optimization.
This role serves as the central cross-functional leader, aligning product development, sales, application engineering, and operations to deliver differentiated solutions that meet market needs and drive business growth.
Core Objective: Drive global product strategy and portfolio execution while accelerating market adoption and lifecycle value of specialty and gearing products.
Responsibilities
Product Strategy and Portfolio Management
Develop and execute global product strategies aligned with business objectives and target market segments.
Define product roadmaps, including new product development, line extensions, and rationalization.
Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer engagement to identify growth opportunities.
Translate application and customer requirements into product specifications and value propositions
Product Development Leadership
Lead cross-functional product development from concept through commercialization
Partner with engineering to ensure technical feasibility, performance, and cost targets are met
Define product requirements, business cases, and success metrics
Ensure validation, testing, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations
Global Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with sales and application engineering teams to support New Business Opportunities (NBO)
Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure scalability and product availability
Align with marketing on product positioning, messaging, and customer value communication
Go-to-Market and Commercial Execution
Develop global go-to-market strategies, including pricing, segmentation, and channel approaches
Support sales enablement through training, tools, and customer-facing materials
Participate in key customer engagements and strategic opportunities
Product Lifecycle Management
Monitor product performance through sales data, margin analysis, and customer feedback
Drive continuous improvement including cost optimization and feature enhancements
Manage lifecycle stages including launch, growth, maturity, and end-of-life transitions
Voice of Customer & Market Insights
Capture structured feedback from customers, application engineering, and field teams
Maintain awareness of market trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies
Use insights to inform product strategy and innovation priorities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required
MBA or advanced degree preferred
5+ years of experience in product management or related roles in automation or industrial systems
Experience with geared motors preferred
Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and product launches
Experience working in global environments
Strong understanding of motion control systems, electric motors, and gearing technologies
Proven ability to manage complex product portfolios in global markets
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Customer-focused mindset with experience supporting application-driven product development
Travel
Both Domestic and International Travel up to 15%
Additional Job Details
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No Soliciting
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