All Battery Product Lead: Strategy & Innovation

Interstate Batteries; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Batteries is seeking a All Battery Product Manager to lead product strategy and lifecycle for All Battery categories. You will collaborate with suppliers, QA, procurement, and marketing to develop new products that meet market needs and environmental/legal requirements.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, technical expertise, and effective communication. Expect coordination with multiple stakeholders, travel as needed, and adherence to ISO 13485 QMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of product management experience.
• Effective communicator (oral and written).
• Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong problem solver with the ability to think outside the box.
• Able to work independently with proper levels of prioritization and follow through.
• Ability to multi-task while being detail oriented under minimal supervision.
• Proven analytical capability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Execute product line strategy to support category vision.
• Lead product development with suppliers, QA, purchasing, and category managers.
• Provide technical expertise to the business.
• Respond to sales/store questions with complete, timely information.
• Coordinate with quality to approve/disqualify products and reduce supply risk.
• Own line review process to manage product life cycles.
• Ensure environmental, legal, and certification requirements are met.
• Support ESG initiatives as assigned.
• Input expertise into RFQ and award recommendations.
• Maintain SAP data, specsheets, and product portal with accurate information.
• Update new product PCN information.
• Assist All Battery Marketing with product catalogs.
• Engage suppliers to learn about updates and new tech.
• Conform to ISO 13485 QMS.
• Meet with suppliers with procurement as needed.

Skills

Effective communicator

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Independence with prioritization

Multi-tasking

Analytical capability

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Interstate Batteries is seeking a All Battery Product Manager to lead product strategy and lifecycle for All Battery categories. You will collaborate with suppliers, QA, procurement, and marketing to develop new products that meet market needs and environmental/legal requirements.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, technical expertise, and effective communication. Expect coordination with multiple stakeholders, travel as needed, and adherence to ISO 13485 QMS.