Product Manager , Aftermarket

Position Summary:

This position is primarily accountable for guiding the success for a specific aftermarket product portfolio defined by its revenue contribution, complexity, and strategic importance to the business unit. This position is responsible for driving the growth and profitability of existing products across all aftermarket sales channels (OES & IAM).

• Responsible for managing and implementing the product portfolio aftermarket strategy including ideation, development, and end‑of‑life.
• Manages the profitability of the product line through cost reduction programs, growth, pricing, and market analysis.
• Works with the Product Group director to develop the Strategic Planning (STRAP), Mid‑Term Operating Plan (MOP), and Risk/Opportunity output for the assigned product lines, present them to Business Unit leadership and deliver results based on the plans.
• Develop and mentor others, and regularly engage with peers in all PG’s for evaluation of best practices and to propose continuous improvement efforts as applicable.
• Lead multifunctional integrated program teams, strong interface with external customers, and AM sales.
• Responsible for Excess & Obsolescence (E&O), warranty investigation, customer Request for Quote (RFQ), and Sales Planning for the assigned portfolio.
• Lead new product introductions for aftermarket, change management, and ongoing C&S of the current business.
• Engage regularly with the R&D teams and Product Owners to provide input from the aftermarket perspective, while ensuring robustness of business cases across the assigned portfolio.
• Periodic presentations to executive management on the business status of the aftermarket product portfolio, including key project updates.
• Build strong relationship and influence with customers and sales team to drive profitability and sustainability of product portfolio assigned.
• Manage the product portfolio lifecycle, including new development and end‑of‑life, by analyzing market trends and defining strategic plans across short, mid and long‑term horizons.
• Gaining knowledge on aftermarket dynamics related to Bendix products and distribution in the aftermarket.

• Strong understanding of Bendix systems: electrical, safety systems, and air brake systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of respective system components and impact on overall vehicle performance.
• Intermediate in the design and/or manufacturing processes used to produce respective system components.
• Demonstrate strategic planning skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge in authorizing and developing a business case and financial P&L elements.
• Intermediate understanding of the trucking industry – its customers, manufacturers, associations, and regulatory issues.

• 3‑5 years of R&D, marketing, and product management experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of heavy‑duty truck, bus and/or automotive market.
• Experience in Bendix product knowledge preferred.
• Skilled in PO and project management.

• Excellent strategic and visionary thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize time, resources, targets, and goals.
• Ability to work with international teams and adapt to diversity and challenges of local and global working teams.
• Ability to understand complex problems and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to innovate, develop, and execute against all product initiatives.
• Strong analytical and research capabilities to evaluate categorical opportunities and challenges and uncover new consumer insights.
• Excellent understanding and embracing of the importance of communication and its role relative to the consumer.
• Ability to have a proficient understanding of the consumer and competitive dynamics of the brand.
• Excellent business management and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Possesses the skills to succeed in a hybrid matrix organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business related profession required.
• Master's or MBA preferred.

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable…