Sr. Manager Product Management and development

ams OSRAM; Hillsborough (NH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lighting solutions company is seeking a Sr. Manager in Product Management and Development. The role requires overseeing product strategies for the North American market, ensuring alignment with global teams. Ideal candidates have 10-15 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket and a strong customer-focused mindset. Responsibilities include conducting market research, managing product lifecycles, and engaging with major retailers. This full-time position offers the opportunity to lead innovative product initiatives and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket, ideally in accessories and performance categories.
• Able to manage products end-to-end, from concept to launch.
• Able to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep market research to identify sweet spots and customer pain points.
• Perform competitive benchmarking and define clear product differentiation.
• Actively engage in business development with major retailers.
• Build and execute go-to-market and launch plans.

Skills

Curiosity

Hands-on and customer-focused

Excellent communicator

Proven product management and business development

Familiarity with IT tools and data tools

Education

Degree in Business Administration and Management

Tools

Standard IT tools (Office suite)

Data tools (BI, Industry reports)

Job description

Sr. Manager Product Management and Development

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Responsibilities

• Conduct deep market research to identify sweet spots, customer pain points, and unmet needs
• Perform competitive benchmarking, pricing, and positioning to define clear product differentiation
• Translate insights into solution-oriented, profitable product opportunities
• Short term: possibly leverage and adapt existing global products for North-America if suitable and consistent with future plan
• Mid to long term: Define, design and develop new products tailored to regional requirements
• Define packaging, specs, and design to cost that meet customer expectations
• Work closely with PM team in Leeds and China, and with Quality & Compliance, to ensure the right products and performance level
• Establish pricing and margin strategy, ensuring both competitiveness and profitability
• Deliver budget and margin targets, and track sales to ensure alignment with the business plan
• Conduct regular profitability and performance reviews, driving corrective actions when needed
• Actively engage in business development with major retailers (Autozone, O'Reilly, Advance, Canadian Tire, Walmart, Amazon, etc.)
• Build and execute go-to-market and launch plans with Sales and Marketing
• Ensure strong marketing assets and e-commerce content to drive sell-out
• Represent Osram Sylvania at trade fairs and key customer events

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration and Management
• 10-15 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket, ideally in accessories and performance categories
• Able to manage products end-to-end, from concept to launch
• Lead and inspire internal and external stakeholders as well as customers
• Collaborate effectively with global teams across Europe, Asia, and North America
• Able to travel up to 25%

Skills / Knowledge

• Curiosity - Understanding of specific North American customers' requirements
• Hands‑on, entrepreneurial, and customer‑focused
• Standard IT tools (Office suite) + Data tools (BI - Industry reports)
• English - Other languages appreciated
• Excellent communicator - Used to working with global cross‑functional teams and overseas suppliers (China)
• Proven ability to combine product management and business development - Able to mix vision, think outside the box approach and practical, "make it happen" mindset
• Have a bold vision and overcome any challenges to realize it

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Product Management and Marketing
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing