Hands-On Product Manager, Heavy Equipment

Peninsula Fiber Network, LLC; Baraga Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Health Savings Account

Flex Spending Account

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Mon-Fri schedule

Onboarding program

Job summary

Pettibone is seeking a Product Manager to join their Sales Team in Baraga, Michigan. This hands-on role guides the strategy, development, performance, and growth of our heavy equipment products, collaborating with customers and our Sales, Engineering, and Marketing teams to understand market needs and determine what to build, improve, or prioritize next.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being close to the product, the customer, and the business—not managing from behind a desk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; a technical/engineering or marketing background with a product management focus is preferred.
• 3+ years of Product Management experience, preferably within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment products and manufacturing/assembly processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own product strategy and manage roadmaps.
• Learn how customers use our equipment and identify improvements.
• Gather market feedback and translate into product requirements.
• Research competitors, market size, pricing, economic trends, and new market opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional development projects from market need through execution.
• Monitor product performance, health, and profitability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Work closely with Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to keep product priorities aligned.
• Support key customer and strategic sales opportunities when deeper product expertise is needed.
• Serve as a strong voice for the customer throughout product planning and development.

Skills

Product Management

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pettibone is seeking a Product Manager to join their Sales Team in Baraga, Michigan. This hands-on role guides the strategy, development, performance, and growth of our heavy equipment products, collaborating with customers and our Sales, Engineering, and Marketing teams to understand market needs and determine what to build, improve, or prioritize next.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being close to the product, the customer, and the business—not managing from behind a desk.