Director of Product Management

DRiV; Southfield (MI); Remote; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work option

Zusammenfassung

DRiV is seeking a highly analytical, strategic Director of Product Management for the Shocks and Struts category. You will lead a team of product managers and partner with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to define and execute a data-driven product portfolio that strengthens market position and drives growth in the light-vehicle segment.

The role requires 12+ years in product leadership within a global matrix, a track record of delivering profitable results, and strong communication with

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Master’s preferred).
• 12+ years in product management or related fields within a global matrix organization.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams and success driving P&L and growth.

Aufgaben

• Develop and lead execution of the product category strategy, GTM, and commercialization plan with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and other stakeholders.
• Own the product category’s P&L, driving profitability, margin improvements, and growth opportunities.
• Build and lead a multi-year product roadmap by identifying gaps, customer needs, and competitive opportunities via research and benchmarking.
• Lead the full product lifecycle, including profitability analysis, demand planning, and new product development.
• Hire, train and manage a team of product managers and product analysts.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, purchasing, and supply chain to execute roadmaps and meet market demand.
• Communicate product vision and financial results to executive leadership and align stakeholders on priorities.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Intenal Job Title

Director of Product Management – Shocks & Struts

Intenal Job Title

Director of Product Management – Shocks & Struts

External Job Title

Director of Product Management

Business Group

Motorparts

Region

North America

SITE LOCATION:

Preference – Southfield, MI

Open to remote candidates

Function

Product

Subfunction

Product Management

REPORTS TO: (LEADERSHIP TITLE/DEPARTMENT)

Sr Director of Product Management

DIRECT REPORTS: (POSITIONS/TITLES)

• Product Manager x2
• Sr Product Specialist
• Product Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical, strategic, and results-oriented Director of Product Management to lead the Shocks and Struts Product Category. This person will be responsible for developing and executing the category’s strategy while leading a team of product managers. This role requires exceptional leadership and a strong ability to translate data-driven insights into clear strategic action that accelerate commercial performance. You will partner closely with technical, sales, and operational teams to define winning product portfolios, strengthen market positioning, and support the commercial organization in delivering world-class solutions for the light-vehicle product management team.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and lead execution of the product category strategy, go-to-market strategy and commercialization plan in collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Operations and other internal stakeholders.
• Own product category’s P&L, driving profitability, margin improvement, and growth opportunities through product category reviews and sales pipeline execution.
• Build and lead the multi-year product roadmap by identifying gaps, customer needs, and competitive opportunities through market research, internal analysis, and competitive benchmarking.
• Lead the full product lifecycle, including profitability analysis, demand planning, and the new product development process.
• Hire, train and manage a team of product managers and product analysts.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, purchasing and supply chain teams to execute product roadmaps, identify customer opportunities, and deliver solutions that meet market demand.
• Communicate product vision and financial results to executive leadership while influencing stakeholders and driving alignment on trade-offs and priorities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master's degree or equivalent preferred

Experience

• 12+ years of experience in a global matrix organization in product management, marketing, strategy, sales, project management, engineering, or another related field responsible for driving revenue growth.
• 7+ years of direct team leadership experience and customer-facing experience in the automotive aftermarket or a comparable industry.
• Demonstrated results in leading a P&L and presenting strategic plans to executive leadership.

Physical Demands

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to define, own, and execute strategy, aligned with business goals, customer needs, and commercial priorities.
• Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to perform complex analyses to guide strategic recommendations.
• Strong understanding of P&L, cost structures, financial modeling, and margin improvement strategies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder-influencing skills, including experience engaging executive leadership.
• Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and SAP systems.
• Strong project management, critical thinking, and strategic prioritization.
• Ability to excel in ambiguous environments and solve complex challenges with professionalism, agility, and data-driven judgment.
• Thrives in a go-fast environment and practices radical candor, communicating openly and directly to accelerate decision-making and team alignment

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability