Product Line Manager

Judge Direct Placement; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10%-15% bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k match

PTO

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Global Product Line Manager in Denver, Colorado, to steer growth in the Hydraulic Hose market. This role involves leading global strategy and product lifecycle management, requiring expertise in new product development and market analysis. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership skills, adaptability, and global work experience, particularly in automotive and heavy-duty markets. Competitive compensation includes a salary of $130,000 - $150,000 plus bonus and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in global product management and strategy development.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of automotive/heavy-duty markets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the global product strategy and lifecycle.
• Lead the New Product Development and Introduction process.
• Capture Voice-of-Customer and monitor industry trends.
• Support sales and analytics teams to drive the pipeline.
• Translate financial forecasts into actionable product plans.
• Align with Regional Product Managers for consistent supply chains.
• Build global partnerships and influence cross-functional teams.
• Adapt to organizational change in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strategic planning

New Product Development

Market intelligence

Sales support

Leadership

Business acumen

Agility

Job description

We are seeking a high-impact Global Product Line Manager to steer the next chapter of growth within the Hydraulic Hose market segment. This position will lead and own the global strategy for hydraulic hose product lines including defining roadmaps, setting priorities, and leading initiatives that drive profitable growth for the organization long-term.

Compensation

$130,000 - $150,000 base salary + 10%-15% bonus + Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, 401k match, PTO.

Job Description

• Strategy & Roadmap: Define and manage the global product strategy and lifecycle for engine hose solutions, including alternative energy technologies.
• NPD & NPI: Lead the New Product Development and Introduction process, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule targets are met.
• Market Intelligence: Capture Voice-of-Customer (VOC), monitor industry trends, and analyze the competitive landscape to inform product requirements.
• Commercial Execution: Support sales and analytics teams to drive the pipeline, prepare market launch materials, and champion the product line to key customers.
• Financial & Ops Planning: Translate long-range financial forecasts into actionable product plans; manage global capacity, sourcing strategies, and capital investment needs.
• Global Coordination: Align with Regional Product Managers to ensure consistent supply chain, promotion, and manufacturing footprints across all territories.
• Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and build global partnerships.
• Business Acumen: A blend of technical expertise and commercial "savviness" with a strategic, intuitive mindset.
• Agility: Ability to adapt to and lead organizational change in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience: Global work experience and a deep understanding of the automotive/heavy-duty markets preferred.