Hydraulics Platform & Portfolio Strategy Leader

Continental; Fairlawn (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Total Rewards Package

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts (tires)

Competitive Bonus

401k Match

Diversity & Inclusion ERGs

Hybrid Work

Employee Assistance Program

Future Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Continental is seeking an experienced Manager, Program & Portfolio Strategy - Hydraulics to shape the long-term hydraulic platform and portfolio roadmap. You will work with Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance to align capacity, portfolio, and market strategy for profitable growth.

The role emphasizes translating market insights into actionable strategies, leading cross-functional initiatives, and driving governance for platform expansion and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial, manufacturing, or engineered products environments.
• Strong background in hydraulics, fluid power, industrial systems, or related markets.
• Proven experience in portfolio strategy, platform development, or business scaling.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority.
• Strong analytical, financial, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the long-term hydraulics platform and portfolio roadmap.
• Define optimal product mix aligned with market demand and margin targets.
• Lead portfolio rationalization and expansion initiatives to improve profitability and competitiveness.
• Translate market and customer insights into actionable portfolio strategies.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure sourcing supports growth objectives.
• Define segment-specific go-to-market strategies for hydraulics platforms.
• Support pricing, positioning, and value proposition development.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to ensure market readiness and execution alignment.
• Align manufacturing capacity and capabilities with demand forecasts and growth priorities.
• Support capital investment planning and business case development.
• Identify structural constraints and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the strategic integrator across Product Management, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Lead cross-functional growth initiatives and governance forums.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Strategic portfolio planning

Cross-functional leadership

Hydraulics expertise

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Continental is seeking an experienced Manager, Program & Portfolio Strategy - Hydraulics to shape the long-term hydraulic platform and portfolio roadmap. You will work with Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance to align capacity, portfolio, and market strategy for profitable growth.

The role emphasizes translating market insights into actionable strategies, leading cross-functional initiatives, and driving governance for platform expansion and profitability.