Product Manager - OTR Tires (US based)

Yokohama TWS; West Virginia; On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with company match

Paid time off

Holiday calendar

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer programs

Professional development assistance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Yokohama seeks a Product Manager to own the lifecycle of products/solutions from concept to market launch and beyond. You will guide strategy and create a roadmap by collaborating with sales, supply chain, engineering, design, marketing, pricing, and BI teams to drive launches and adoption.

You will define features and benefits, track KPIs, and ensure continuous value delivery across the product lifecycle while communicating effectively with stakeholders and leading data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience; B2B manufacturing, automotive industry preferred.
• Ability to develop a clear product vision and roadmap.
• Understand end user needs and behaviors.
• Effectively convey information to stakeholders.
• Interpret data to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Understand the technical aspects of the product.
• Analyze market trends and competitive landscape.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Define the Product and/or Solutions vision and strategy.
• Understand end user needs through market research and feedback.
• Create the Product and/or Solutions Roadmap with key features and timelines.
• Collaborate with sales, supply chain, engineering, design, marketing, pricing & BI.
• Support launches with planning, training, and market adoption.
• Manage features and benefits, focusing on high-impact areas.
• Monitor KPIs to assess product performance.
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to retirement.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Make data-driven decisions to prioritize development efforts.

Skills

Strategic thinking

User empathy

Communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Collaboration

Technical proficiency

Market research

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration or related field

Job description

Summary

Responsibility for products and/or solutions throughout their lifecycle, from initial concept to market launch and beyond. Guide the product and/or solutions strategy and roadmap, ensuring we meet end user needs and business goals. This involves collaborating with various teams, gathering feedback from stakeholders and creating value for customers.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Define the Product and/or Solutions vision and strategy: Establish the overall direction and goals for products and/or solutions, aligning them with the company's objectives.
• Understand End User Needs: Conduct market research, analyze end user feedback and understand customer pain points to inform product development.
• Create the Product and/or Solutions Roadmap: Translate the product and/or solutions vision into a roadmap, outlining the key features, timelines and priorities for development.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with sales, supply chain, engineering, design, marketing/comms, pricing & business intelligence and other teams to bring the product and/or solution to market.
• Launches: Support Marketing/comms with the planning and execution of product and/or solutions launches, ensuring internal training as well as successful market release and adoption.
• Product and/or Solutions features and benefits: Manage the list of features and benefits, ensuring the team focuses on the most impactful channel.
• Monitor Success Metrics: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess product performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage the Product Lifecycle: Responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to retirement ensuring continuous improvement and value delivery.
• Communicate effectively: Strong communication skills to convey the product vision, strategy and progress to stakeholders at all levels.
• Make Data-Driven Decisions: Use data analysis/research to inform decisions & prioritize product development efforts.

JOB REQUIREMENTS ( Education, Experience, Skills, Competencies)

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration or a related field
• 7 to 10 years of experience: B2B manufacturing, automotive industry preferred
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop a clear product vision and roadmap
• User Empathy: Understand end user needs and behaviors
• Communication: Effectively convey information to various stakeholders
• Data Analysis: Interpret data to make informed decisions
• Problem-Solving & prioritization: Identify and resolve issues throughout the product lifecycle
• Collaboration: Work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Technical Proficiency: Understand the technical aspects of the product
• Market Research: Understand the competitive landscape and market trends
• Ability to travel when required

Language Skills

• Proficient in English
• Any additional, region-specific languages would be considered an advantage

Benefits

Yokohama takes great pride in offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to support the well-being of our employees. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and a variety of supplemental benefit options designed to meet the diverse needs of our team members and their families.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• HSA/FSA Options
• 401K with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Calendar
• Employee Assistance Program
• Volunteer Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance

Why Join Yokohama?

At Yokohama, we know that great people are the driving force behind our success. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow. In addition to a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, company-paid life insurance, paid vacation, and holidays, we also invest in our people through professional development opportunities, employee assistance resources, referral incentives, and meaningful volunteer programs. Most importantly, you'll join a collaborative team that values expertise, ownership, continuous improvement, and the contributions each individual brings to the table.