Product Manager

Atlas Copco; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco North America LLC is seeking a Product Manager for the Dekker portfolio in Indiana. You will drive product strategy, lifecycle management, and market analyses to grow profitability while coordinating with Customer Centers and ERP data systems.

You will lead development from feasibility to launch, manage obsolescence, and shape the Dekker brand identity. A collaborative, customer-focused mindset with strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5+ years in technical industrial product management, marketing, sales, applications, or engineering.
• Experience in industrial vacuum markets preferred.
• Strong technical communication skills.
• 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.
• 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 and lifecycle planning.
• Conduct market, application, competitive, pricing, and profitability analyses to guide product decisions.
• Lead product development from feasibility to launch with 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.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Business case development

NPI/NPD phase gate

Project management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Customer focus

Relationship building

MS Office & ERP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP/Syteline

Product 360

SharePoint

ERP systems

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-centric approach, and strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure the successful development, positioning, and lifecycle management of products. You will contribute directly to how we createhighquality 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 ProductCompany and CustomerCenter 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.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

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 inMichigan 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 longterm 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. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:

Talent Acquisition:Melissa Barrier

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