Senior Product Line Manager – Strategy & Growth

Parker; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Elyria, Ohio is seeking a Product Line Manager II to lead a defined product portfolio, drive strategy, and partner with engineering, supply chain, sales, and production for lifecycle management. You will shape pricing, promotions, and channels while aligning with global platforms and regulatory standards.

The role requires strong leadership, 6+ years in product management, 4+ years in management, and proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree, preferably in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Business discipline. MBA desired.
• Minimum Six (6) years product management experience required.
• Minimum Four (4) years of managerial / leadership experience managing product.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Applications, Salesforce).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities using effective problem solving / resolution skills and a team focus.
• Travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the product line (product, promotion, pricing, and channel) for a defined portfolio of products to drive sales and margin expansion.
• Monitors sales and margin results and tracks and recommends appropriate actions.
• Develop and manage the product portfolio strategy.
• Lead the multi-generational product roadmap development process in line with division strategic Plans.
• Supports Winovation new product development process.
• Defining customer requirements/needs and government & regulatory standards.
• Support Global Product Platforms.
• Ownership of the product life cycle Management of the product portfolio.
• Complexity analysis & reduction.
• Manage product end-of-life cycle.
• Apply POP (Parker Operating Principle).
• Support Simple by Design.
• Participates in the development and implementation of appropriate response strategies. - Develops and leads IME strategies (existing product innovations/modifications/extensions).
• Develop product value propositions and be accountable for new product launches.
• Investigates market needs for innovative products and works with Engineering to appropriately prioritize product development efforts for the product line.
• Support Customer Segmentation.
• Conducts market research through trade associations, internet investigation and corporate services.
• Monitors competitors' position, action and products.
• Maintain product literature, catalogs, technical bulletins, etc.
• Manage competitive Cross-Over.
• Attend customer visits, sales conferences, trade shows, as required.
• Attract, develop, & retain talent within the product manager function (Senior PM Only)
• Lead multiple/division product portfolio (Senior PM Only)

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering / Business

MBA desired

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parker Hannifin in Elyria, Ohio is seeking a Product Line Manager II to lead a defined product portfolio, drive strategy, and partner with engineering, supply chain, sales, and production for lifecycle management. You will shape pricing, promotions, and channels while aligning with global platforms and regulatory standards.

The role requires strong leadership, 6+ years in product management, 4+ years in management, and proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office. Travel up to 25% is expected.