Head of Shocks & Struts Product Strategy

DRiV; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

DRiV is seeking a highly analytical Director of Product Management to lead the Shocks and Struts Product Category. You will develop and execute the category strategy, own the P&L, and lead a team of product managers.

This role partners with Sales, Engineering, Operations and other internal stakeholders to define winning portfolios and drive profitability in the light-vehicle segment. You will guide multi-year roadmaps, perform market research, and translate data-driven insights into strategic

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in a global matrix organization in product management, marketing, strategy, sales, project management, engineering, or 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.

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.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Data-driven analysis

P&L management

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Salesforce

SAP

Project management

Stakeholder management

Market research

Pricing strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree or equivalent preferred

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

Job description

DRiV is seeking a highly analytical Director of Product Management to lead the Shocks and Struts Product Category. You will develop and execute the category strategy, own the P&L, and lead a team of product managers.

This role partners with Sales, Engineering, Operations and other internal stakeholders to define winning portfolios and drive profitability in the light-vehicle segment. You will guide multi-year roadmaps, perform market research, and translate data-driven insights into strategic