Product Manager- CNC/Industrial Machinery

Keller Executive Search; Minnesota; Remote; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading American manufacturer of industrial machinery seeks an experienced Product Manager to drive product strategy and development. This role involves conducting market research, managing product initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Candidates should have a strong engineering background and at least 5 years of experience in product management within the machinery sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare insurance

401(k)

Discretionary performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in product management, preferably in manufacturing technology.
• Hardware/machinery product management experience with complex technical products.
• Strong technical product knowledge and product lifecycle management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Conduct customer site visits and industry research to understand market needs.
• Manage major product initiatives and oversee complete product lifecycle.
• Partner with Engineering, Sales, and Customer Support teams for product success.

Skills

Customer & Market Research

Product Strategy & Development

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Join a leading American manufacturer of industrial machinery with over 70 years of innovation and excellence. As a family-owned business committed to quality and customer satisfaction, we've built our reputation on pioneering state-of-the-art solutions with industry-leading service and support. Our company culture emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and growth, creating an environment where passionate professionals can make a meaningful impact in the manufacturing industry.

Position Overview

We're seeking an experienced Product Manager with hardware/machinery expertise to drive the future of our products by aligning customer needs with business strategy. As a key player in our product team, you'll lead the development of our product roadmap, transforming insights into tangible solutions that elevate the industrial machinery sector. You'll work alongside our Director of Product and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional products that reshape the industry.

Role Responsibilities:

Customer & Market Research

• Conduct customer site visits and industry research to understand market needs and competitive landscape
• Develop comprehensive business requirements and product specifications based on customer insights

Product Strategy & Development

• Manage major product initiatives annually spanning product improvements, new developments, and strategic partnerships
• Oversee complete product lifecycle from concept through launch and ongoing support
• Create product positioning strategies, competitive analysis, and pricing recommendations

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Sales, Installation, and Customer Support teams to drive product success
• Develop product interaction maps and present business cases to secure executive approval for new initiatives
• Lead cross-functional projects that align with company strategic goals

Work Environment

• Ability to work remotely from one of the following states: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Texas, South Dakota, Michigan, Wyoming, Colorado, Iowa, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Idaho, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina
• 25% travel for onsite collaboration at our St. Cloud, MN office, and customer visits

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with an additional qualification in Business Management or Marketing being an advantage

• Minimum 5+ years in product management, preferably within manufacturing technology or cutting tool technologies
• Hardware/machinery product management experience with highly technical products (CNC machines, industrial equipment, or similar)
• Engineering background with ability to understand and work with complex technical products
• Experience in stone cutting, CNC manufacturing, precision machinery, or related industrial equipment industries
• Strong technical product knowledge and product lifecycle management expertise
• Excellent communication skills and ability to ask challenging questions
• Team player mentality with collaborative approach to problem-solving
• Willingness to engage in difficult conversations and drive results through influence

• Salary Range: $85,000 - $150,000 annually (based on experience level)

• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare insurance and 401(k)
• Discretionary performance-based bonus

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