Manager, Product Management

Komatsu America Corp.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Paid vacation

Employee assistance program

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Learning & development

Job summary

Komatsu America Corp. is seeking a Manager of Product Management to lead the global haul truck product strategy within Komatsu Mining Technology.

You will guide a team across the product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with customer needs, business objectives, and engineering capabilities. The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, decision quality, and a focus on customer outcomes while supporting a broad mining portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business required.
• 10+ years of combined experience in mining, business operations, product management, or engineering.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments with engineering, operations, and commercial teams.
• Ability to lead through influence, build relationships across functions, and operate effectively in ambiguous environments.
• In-depth knowledge of mining operations and equipment, with the ability to identify cost efficiencies and drive growth.
• Physical requirements include mobility to visit locations and operate equipment as described.

Responsibilities

• Execute defined product strategy through the management team across the lifecycle.
• Oversee development, improvements, and field issue resolution to meet customer and business expectations.
• Coordinate activities between Product Management, Engineering, MTS, and regional operations for alignment and accountability.
• Balance technical constraints, cost, performance, and risk in product decisions with engineering SMEs.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering or Business)

Job description

Requisition ID: 36564

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big!

Job Overview

The Manager, Product Management provides leadership and oversight for the execution of Komatsu’s global haultruck product strategy within the Komatsu Mining Technology (KMT) – Surface Haulage Business Unit (SHBU). Leada team of Associate Product Managers, Product Managers & Senior Product Managers, responsible for translatingproduct strategy into coordinated execution across the product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with customerrequirements, business objectives, and engineering capabilities.

This role drives consistent product management practices across the team, ensuring clear definition of product requirements, effective cross-functional alignment, and delivery of solutions that meet customer and operational performance expectations. The Manager plays a key role in supporting product competitiveness, customer satisfaction, and lifecycle performance of Komatsu’s haul truck portfolio.

Responsible for execution of product strategy across assigned haul truck product lines, supporting a significantportion of Komatsu’s global mining truck portfolio. This role ensures product management consistency, decisionquality, and alignment across the team, directly influencing product performance, customer outcomes, and businessresults.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Product Strategy Execution – Execute the defined product strategy through the product management team, translating strategic direction into clear priorities, requirements, and deliverables. Ensure alignment with business objectives, customer needs, and competitive positioning.
• Product Management and Delivery – Oversee execution of product management activities across the lifecycle, including development support, product improvements, and field issue resolution. Ensure product requirements are clearly defined and that delivered solutions meet customer and business expectations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Coordinate activities between Product Management, Engineering, MTS, and regional operations to ensure alignment and effective execution. Facilitate communication and accountability across functions to resolve issues and drive consistent outcomes.
• Technical Alignment and Decision Support – Ensure product decisions appropriately balance technical constraints, cost, performance, and risk. Leverage engineering subject matter experts while supporting accountability for requirements definition and acceptance of solutions.
• Customer and Market Engagement – Support regions and key accounts with product understanding, positioning, and issue resolution. Ensure customer requirements and field insights are captured and reflected in product decisions.
• Team Leadership and Development – Provide direction, coaching, and development for Product Managers and Associate Product Managers. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the team.
• Domestic and international travel as required (20–30%)

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business required
• Minimum of ten (10+) years of combined experience in mining, business operations, product management, or engineering, with demonstrated capabilities in leadership, coaching, and development of others and a
  strong understanding of mining equipment operations.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments with engineering, operations, and commercial teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, build relationships across functions, and operate effectivelyin ambiguous environments.
• In-depth knowledge of mining operations and equipment, with the ability to identify cost efficiencies,enhance customer value, and drive business growth through market expansion and increased share.
• Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to have ordinaryambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, andmanipulate (lift, carry, move) light weights of 10-15 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm,hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipmentand read application information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talkand hear.
• Physical ability to work in adverse weather conditions, often in remote Mining locations to managetechnical support on jobsite. This will commonly require walking on unpaved ground to review the assemblyand inspection process of heavy equipment.

Additional Information

Hiring Range

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $145,000 - $170,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

Company Benefits

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com .

EEO Statement

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affimative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.