Product Manager

Atlas Copco Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group seeks a Product Manager to drive the Dekker portfolio in Michigan City, collaborating with Product Management and marketing teams to shape strategy and lifecycle management. The role emphasizes customer focus, data accuracy, and cross-functional alignment across ERP systems.

You will own market analyses, lifecycle planning, and brand positioning while leading product development from feasibility to launch, with a strong emphasis on cost, quality, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3-5+ years in technical industrial product management, marketing, sales, applications, or engineering.
• Experience in industrial vacuum markets preferred.
• Strong technical communication skills required.
• Ability to create and present business cases and project proposals.
• Experience with NPI/NPD phase gate processes.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to drive projects professionally and pragmatically.
• Customer-focused and growth-oriented.
• Ability to build relationships across functions, distributors, customers, and suppliers.
• Capable of thriving in a decentralized organization with individual accountability.
• Project management experience and certification preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and business ERP systems.
• English: full professional proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic roadmap for the Dekker product portfolio, including new product introductions, lifecycle planning, and end-of-life transitions.
• Conduct market, application, competitive, pricing, and profitability analyses to guide product decisions.
• Lead product development from feasibility to launch, ensuring cost, quality, and timeline alignment.
• Manage product lifecycle strategy, including specifications and obsolescence planning.
• Collaborate with Customer Centers for market insights, trends, pricing, and forecasts.
• Maintain accurate product data across ERPs (SAP/Syteline), Product 360, SharePoint, and Vacuumshop.
• Shape and communicate the Dekker brand identity, incorporating customer feedback.
• Multi-Brand Marketing responsibilities (50%)
• Serve as strategic marketing contact for PC Indiana, prioritizing initiatives by business impact and resources.
• Collaborate with teams and report to PCM, PQM, and PSM; participate in PTM discussions.
• Collect and consolidate forecasts from Customer Centers for planning.
• Act as the "Voice of the Customer" in cross-functional meetings, advocating customer needs.

Skills

Technical product management

Marketing

Sales

Engineering

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP/Syteline

Product 360

SharePoint

Vacuumshop

Job description

Your role

Bring your curiosity to work as our next Product Manager. You will be part of our Product Management and divisional ACV marketing team, reporting to the VP of Operations. The Product Manager for PC Indiana plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing product strategies that align with market demands and customer expectations. This position is responsible for driving the growth and profitability of the Dekker brand and serving as a multi-brand marketing reference point within the PC Indiana portfolio. The role requires a strategic mindset, customer-centrically approach, and strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure the successful development, positioning, and lifecycle management of products. You will contribute directly to how we create high-quality products and solutions for our customers.

You will

• Develop and maintin strategic roadmap for the Dekker product portfolio, including new product introductions, lifecycle planning, and end-of-life transitions.
• Conduct market, application, competitive, pricing, and profitability analyses to guide product decisions.
• Lead product development from feasibility to launch, ensuring cost, quality, and timeline alignment.
• Manage product lifecycle strategy, including specifications and obsolescence planning.
• Collaborate with Customer Centers for market insights, trends, pricing, and forecasts.
• Maintain accurate product data across ERPs (SAP/Syteline), Product 360, SharePoint, and Vacuumshop.
• Shape and communicate the Dekker brand identity, incorporating customer feedback.
• Multi-Brand Marketing responsibilities (50%)
• Serve as strategic marketing contact for PC Indiana, prioritizing initiatives by business impact and resources.
• Collaborate with teams and report to PCM, PQM, and PSM; participate in PTM discussions.
• Collect and consolidate forecasts from Customer Centers for planning.
• Act as the "Voice of the Customer" in cross-functional meetings, advocating customer needs.

Your day-to-day

• Liason between the Product Company and Customer Center

Responsible for marketing activities for the Dekker brand, cost down initiatives for all products, assisting with cost for customers, monitoring market trends in the US

Your Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3-5+ years in technical industrial product management, marketing, sales, applications, or engineering.
• Experience in industrial vacuum markets preferred.
• Strong technical communication skills required.
• Ability to create and present business cases and project proposals.
• Experience with NPI/NPD phase gate processes.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to drive projects professionally and pragmatically.
• Customer-focused and growth-oriented.
• Ability to build relationships across functions, distributors, customers, and suppliers.
• Capable of thriving in a decentralized organization with individual accountability.
• Project management experience and certification preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and business ERP systems.
• English: full professional proficiency.

Your Compensation And Benefits

At Atlas Copco Group, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation. Compensation is determined based on the position and its responsibilities, without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our compensation offering is designed to be locally relevant, competitive, and aligned with the expectations of current and future talent.

Beyond compensation, we believe that a rewarding career is about having opportunities to learn, grow, contribute, and develop in an environment built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At Atlas Copco Group, we support our people in building long-term careers while making a meaningful impact through their work.

Your job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Michigan City, United States (US). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long-term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act - we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us.

About

If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us: Talent Acquisition: Melissa Barrier.

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