Ball Bearing Product Leader: Strategy & Growth

Timken

Canton (OH)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Timken in Canton, Ohio is seeking a Product Manager for the Ball Bearings portfolio. You will own the long‑term vision, strategic direction, and pricing and lifecycle management for a global product line generating substantial revenue.

This role drives profitable growth across distribution and OEM channels, with accountability for market relevance and competitive positioning. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer Engineering, Finance, and R&D to

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or Marketing with 8-12 years of progressive product management, engineering, marketing, operations, finance, or related business function.
Demonstrated success developing and executing product strategies that drive revenue growth and profitability.
Experience working in a cross-functional, global manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business decision-making capabilities.
Proven ability to lead initiatives and influence stakeholders across all levels of an organization.
Advanced project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Define and lead the product strategy to achieve profitable growth and increase market share.
Analyze market trends, customer requirements, competitive positioning, and industry dynamics to identify growth opportunities.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap aligned with business objectives and market needs.
Drive portfolio optimization through product lifecycle management, using an 80/20 mindset, including product introductions, enhancements, rationalization, and obsolescence planning.
Establish and execute pricing strategies that maximize profitability while maintaining market competitiveness.
Identify and lead initiatives that accelerate revenue growth in OEM and distribution channels.
Partner with Sales and Marketing to develop market penetration plans, promotional strategies, and commercialization programs.
Support business planning, forecasting, and long-range growth strategies for the product portfolio.
Monitor portfolio performance and implement corrective actions to achieve financial and operational targets.
Review/ disposition new product requests from Sales
Lead the development, launch, and commercialization of new products and product enhancements.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment across key stakeholders.
Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to evaluate and optimize global manufacturing footprint and sourcing strategies.
Support cost reduction, inventory optimization, and margin improvement initiatives across the value chain.
Conduct competitive benchmarking, including product performance, manufacturing footprint, cost structures, and pricing dynamics.
Analyze product lifecycle metrics, market trends, and customer feedback to guide investment decisions.
Evaluate emerging technologies and industry developments to maintain a competitive product offering.
Lead complex projects and strategic initiatives through collaboration and influence rather than direct authority.
Build alignment across functions and regions to achieve business objectives.
Serve as the product management representative in key business processes, including pricing reviews, inventory management, business planning, and operational decision-making forums.