Systems Product Manager III

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in United States (Illinois) seeks a Senior Product Manager to lead the global lifecycle management of specialty motor and gearing product lines—from strategy and roadmap definition through development, launch, and ongoing optimization across markets.

You will drive global strategy, partner with engineering, sales, and operations to ensure feasibility, cost targets, and successful go-to-market execution, while delivering strong customer value and market growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in product management in automation or industrial systems.
• Experience with motor controls.
• Proven cross-functional leadership experience in global settings.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Customer‑focused mindset with experience in application-driven development.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the global lifecycle management of specialty motor and gearing product lines—from strategy and roadmap definition through development, launch, and ongoing optimization
• Drive global product strategy and portfolio execution while accelerating market adoption and lifecycle value of the Low Voltage Drive product line
• Develop and execute global product strategies aligned with business objectives and target market segments
• Define product roadmaps, including new product development, line extensions, and rationalization
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer engagement to identify growth opportunities
• Lead cross-functional product development from concept through commercialization
• Partner with engineering to ensure technical feasibility, performance, and cost targets are met
• Define product requirements, business cases, and success metrics
• Ensure validation, testing, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Work closely with sales and application engineering teams to support New Business Opportunities (NBO)
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure scalability and product availability
• Align with marketing on product positioning, messaging, and customer value communication
• Develop global go-to-market strategies, including pricing, segmentation, and channel approaches
• Support sales enablement through training, tools, and customer-facing materials
• Participate in key customer engagements and strategic opportunities
• Monitor product performance through sales data, margin analysis, and customer feedback
• Drive continuous improvement including cost optimization and feature enhancements
• Manage lifecycle stages including launch, growth, maturity, and end-of-life transitions
• Capture structured feedback from customers, application engineering, and field teams
• Maintain awareness of market trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies

Job description

• Responsible for the global lifecycle management of specialty motor and gearing product lines—from strategy and roadmap definition through development, launch, and ongoing optimization


• Drive global product strategy and portfolio execution while accelerating market adoption and lifecycle value of the Low Voltage Drive product line


• Develop and execute global product strategies aligned with business objectives and target market segments


• Define product roadmaps, including new product development, line extensions, and rationalization


• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer engagement to identify growth opportunities


• Lead cross-functional product development from concept through commercialization


• Partner with engineering to ensure technical feasibility, performance, and cost targets are met


• Define product requirements, business cases, and success metrics


• Ensure validation, testing, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations


• Work closely with sales and application engineering teams to support New Business Opportunities (NBO)


• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure scalability and product availability


• Align with marketing on product positioning, messaging, and customer value communication


• Develop global go-to-market strategies, including pricing, segmentation, and channel approaches


• Support sales enablement through training, tools, and customer-facing materials


• Participate in key customer engagements and strategic opportunities


• Monitor product performance through sales data, margin analysis, and customer feedback


• Drive continuous improvement including cost optimization and feature enhancements


• Manage lifecycle stages including launch, growth, maturity, and end-of-life transitions


• Capture structured feedback from customers, application engineering, and field teams


• Maintain awareness of market trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required


• MBA or advanced degree preferred


• 5+ years of experience in product management or related roles in automation or industrial systems


• Experience with motor controls required


• Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and product launches


• Experience working in global environments


• Strong understanding of motion control systems, electric motors, and gearing technologies


• Proven ability to manage complex product portfolios in global markets


• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills


• Excellent communication and leadership skills


• Customer-focused mindset with experience supporting application-driven product development.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in global product lifecycle management, including strategy development, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in managing complex product portfolios within the automation and industrial systems sectors, with a strong focus on customer engagement and product optimization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Product Management


• Motor Controls


• Cross-Functional Leadership


• Market Research


• Strategic Thinking

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Product Strategy Development


• Product Roadmap Definition


• Market Analysis


• Product Requirements Definition


• Lifecycle Management


• Performance Metrics


• Cost Optimization


• Compliance Standards


• Motion Control Systems


• Electric Motors

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication


• Leadership Skills


• Customer-Focused Mindset


• Analytical Skills


• Strategic Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering


• MBA or Advanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

• Automation


• Industrial Systems


• Gearing Technologies


• Global Environments


• Product Launches