Strategic Product Manager

Justrite; Deerfield (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Justrite Safety Group seeks a Strategic Portfolio Manager to steer lithium-ion safety initiatives within the Chemical Safety BU. You will own strategy, roadmaps, and governance for growth programs spanning new platforms and adjacent categories tied to lithium-ion handling, storage, and safety compliance.

As part of the Product Management Team, translate market needs into prioritized requirements, drive cross-functional execution, and craft a compelling value proposition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in portfolio management, product management, strategy, or NPD leadership in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional NPD portfolios through a stage-gate process.
• Strong business case development skills (market sizing, pricing, margin modeling, investment tradeoffs).

Responsibilities

• Define and own lithium-ion safety portfolio strategy and multi-year roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, product management, marketing, operations, and sales.
• Drive stage-gate governance and launch readiness with clear metrics.
• Develop business cases with pricing, margins, and investment needs.
• Partner with operations and supply chain for manufacturability and capacity.
• Track portfolio performance and ensure alignment with BU objectives.

Skills

Portfolio management

Product management

Strategy

NPD leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

MBA

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About Justrite Safety Group

At Justrite Safety Group, we're more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we're a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.

As our business continues to grow, we continue to look for top talent to join our team as we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safety isn't just a priority—it's our passion.

The Contribution You’ll bring to this Role:

The Strategic Portfolio Manager will lead JSG’s expansion into new lithium-ion safety product lines within the Chemical Safety Business Unit. This role owns portfolio strategy,road mapping, and governance for a set of growth programs spanning new-to-the-world product platforms, line extensions, and adjacent categories tied to lithium-ion battery handling, storage, charging, incident mitigation, and compliance-driven safety solutions.

You will translate market and customer needs into a prioritized, value-creating portfolio; define where to play and how to win; and drive disciplined execution through JSG’s stage-gate / NPD processes. Successrequiresstrong cross-functional leadership across engineering, product management, marketing, operations, quality/regulatory, supply chain, and sales—often without direct authority.

About the Team:

As a member of our Product Management Team, you’ll be at the helm of leading products that set the standard in the safety industry. As an innovator and category captain, Justrite is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible, continuously developing products that meet the evolving needs of our customers. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of safety solutions by working on cutting-edge products that are recognized as leaders in their categories. This role allows you to collaborate with top professionals, drive innovation, and make a tangible impact on the industry, ensuring that Justrite remains at the forefront of safety and protection.

What You’ll Do at Justrite:

1) Portfolio Strategy and Roadmap Ownership

• Build andmaintainthe lithium-ion safety category strategy: customer segments, applications, competitive landscape, and differentiation thesis
• Define portfolio architecture (platforms, tiers, variants, accessories, services) to scale growth efficiently
• Develop and manage a multi-year roadmap aligned to BU and enterpriseobjectives(revenue, margin, SKU vitality, risk)
• Own prioritization decisions and resource recommendations across programs (engineering capacity, capex, supplier development, testing bandwidth)

2) Market Intelligence, VOC, and Opportunity Assessment

• Lead VOC and insight generation through customer interviews, site visits, channel input, service/incident data, and win/loss learning
• Translate insights into opportunity spaces, concepts, and product requirements with clear use cases and buying triggers
• Track emerging trends (battery chemistries, regulations, insurance requirements, facility safety standards, fire suppression/containment practices) andconvert intoactionable portfolio moves
• Create business cases with pricing corridors, cost targets, margin models, and investment needs

3) Program Governance and Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead portfolio reviews and governance rhythms (monthly operating reviews, quarterly roadmap reviews, gate readiness)
• Ensure rigorous stage-gate execution: problem definition, requirements, risk assessment, validation plans, and launch readiness
• Drive cross-functional alignment on scope, schedule, cost, and risk; manage tradeoffs and escalate decisions when needed
• Create standard work for portfolio management: dashboards, KPIs, templates, decision logs, and lessons learned

4) Product Definition, Differentiation, and Value Proposition

• Own product positioning and value proposition development in partnership with BU marketing and product management
• Define competitive claim strategy and validation plan (test methods, protocols, thresholds, documentation)
• Partner with engineering to translate requirements into robust designs with clear safety factors, durability, and compliance considerations
• Build pricing and packaging strategies tied to customer value and total cost of ownership (TCO)

5) Operational Readiness and Launch Excellence

• Partner with operations and supply chain to ensure manufacturability, quality plans, supplier readiness, and capacity alignment
• Support make/buy decisions and supplierselectionaligned to cost, quality, and lead-time needs
• Lead launch plans and commercialization readiness with sales enablement, channel strategy, and post-launch performance tracking

6) Financial and Performance Management

• Own portfolio-level performance: forecast assumptions, business case governance, investment tracking, and variance management
• Define and track KPIssuch as:pipeline health, NPD throughput, time-to-launch, on-time gate performance, gross margin, mix, attach rates, and field quality

Key Outcomes (What Success Looks Like)

• A clear, aligned 12–36 monthlithium-ion safety portfolio roadmap with measurable growth, margin, and share objectives
• A balanced pipeline (core / adjacent / transformational) with transparent investment choices and portfolio tradeoffs
• Faster cycle time andhigher on-time/on-budget launch performance through strong governance and risk management
• Scalable platform thinking (modularity, common components, repeatable validation methods) that improves speed and profitability
• Strong VOC-driven product definitions with compelling value propositions and differentiated claims supported by test data
• “Launch-ready” programs that are operationally executable (capacity, tooling, quality controls, sourcing) and commercially enabled (pricing, channels, training, content)

Your Skills and Expertise:

To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Engineering strongly preferred); MBA a plus
• 3+ years of experience in portfolio management, product management, strategy, or NPD leadership in industrial/manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional NPD portfolios through a stage-gate process
• Strong business case development skills (market sizing, pricing, margin modeling, investment tradeoffs)

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