Global Product Line Manager, Hydraulic Hose and Assemblies

Gates Corporation; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligible

Job summary

Gates Corporation is seeking a Global Product Line Manager for its Rubber Synchronous Drives portfolio, based in Englewood, CO. You will lead strategy, market analyses, and cross‑functional alignment with engineering to build a strong product roadmap and profitable growth.

You’ll drive new product development, pricing discipline, and global commercialization while partnering with regions, sales, and key customers to translate market insights into action.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience across product management, business development, sales, application engineering, or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and working with large datasets.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage both technical and executive audiences.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, including international travel.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Own global P&L for hydraulic hose (revenue, margin, market share).
• Define and execute multi-year product line strategy aligned to corporate goals.
• Identify and prioritize growth opportunities across markets and applications.
• Lead full product lifecycle management, including roadmap, rationalization, and SKU optimization.
• Drive new product development and global commercialization through cross-functional teams.
• Set pricing strategy and governance; ensure margin discipline globally.
• Serve as global SME, translating customer and market insights into product direction.
• Partner with regional teams, sales, and key customers on strategic and complex opportunities.
• Align engineering, operations, and manufacturing to ensure execution, supply, and quality.
• Monitor KPIs and leverage analytics to drive continuous portfolio improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology/Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

As a Global Product Line Manager, you will play a critical role in driving the next phase of growth for our Rubber Synchronous Drives portfolio. This position is based in Englewood, CO and operates at the center of a highly collaborative, global organization.

You will lead the development and execution of product line strategies, including market and competitive analysis, while identifying opportunities that deliver profitable growth. You will partner closely with engineering to align product and technology roadmaps, ensuring a cohesive vision and strong pipeline of innovation.

This role is responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and executing new product development initiatives and marketing programs to drive orders, revenue, and profitability. You will also contribute to both short- and long-term planning, ensuring performance across key metrics including sales, market share, pricing, profitability, quality, delivery, and vitality.

Working cross-functionally with operations, you will ensure manufacturability and successful delivery aligned to growth projections.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own global P&L for hydraulic hose (revenue, margin, market share)
• Define and execute multi-year product line strategy aligned to corporate goals
• Identify and prioritize growth opportunities across markets and applications
• Lead full product lifecycle management, including roadmap, rationalization, and SKU optimization
• Drive new product development and global commercialization through cross-functional teams
• Set pricing strategy and governance; ensure margin discipline globally
• Serve as global SME, translating customer and market insights into product direction
• Partner with regional teams, sales, and key customers on strategic and complex opportunities
• Align engineering, operations, and manufacturing to ensure execution, supply, and quality
• Monitor KPIs and leverage analytics to drive continuous portfolio improvement

KEYS TO SUCCESS

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Strategic mindset with balanced business and technical acumen
• Ability to lead through influence in a global, matrixed environment
• Experience working with industrial distribution channels preferred
• Adaptable, resourceful, and energized by driving change and growth

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or related field required
• Minimum of 8 years of experience across product management, business development, sales, application engineering, or related disciplines
• Proven ability to position product lines for long-term growth
• Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and working with large datasets
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage both technical and executive audiences
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, including international travel
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Pay & Benefits

• Full-Time
• Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000
• Bonus Eligible
• Relocation is not provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Work Environment

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.