Product Manager, Batteries and Festoons

We're seeking a Product Manager to lead the lifecycle of core product lines, from market research to product development and launch. In this role, you'll drive profitability by addressing customer needs, exploring market opportunities, and ensuring successful product launches. You’ll work cross-functionally to align with company goals, leverage technical expertise, and create innovative solutions that deliver value. The ideal candidate will combine customer empathy, strategic vision, and strong decision‑making skills to meet market demands and drive continued success across product platforms.

The Product Manager (PM) manages the entire lifecycle of core product lines, including decisions on extension or end‑of‑life, and drives the development of new products based on market problems. The role focuses on addressing customer needs and market opportunities to increase profitability in alignment with company objectives. Working cross‑functionally with all business areas, the PM ensures successful product launches and sustained market performance of core products by understanding customer problems, market trends, and competitive positioning.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong presentation, customer interaction, and project management skills.
• Strong analytical abilities, including interpreting data, applying financial concepts, and making data‑driven decisions.
• Experience interpreting technical documents and market research.
• Ability to travel.

• Market travel within the Americas will be required.
• International travel may be required.
• Travel for training may be required.

• A combination of office, customer sites, and manufacturing environments. Based on project requirements, international assignments may occur.
• Work from home option 1-2 days per week after initial role integration.

• Manage the lifecycle of core products, including identifying opportunities for product line extension and obsolescence.
• Increase product line profitability through strategic pricing and the development of new revenue streams.
• Conduct market research and customer interviews to identify unmet needs and translate them into actionable product requirements.
• Communicate market problems and expectations to guide engineering in creating solutions that address market needs.
• Create and maintain a roadmap in collaboration with engineering and other Product Managers to align with company objectives.
• Understand applicable markets, including customer needs, product applications, and competitor offerings.
• Work with Market Development Managers to position products effectively in the market, including crafting core messaging, defining key benefits, and identifying target customers.
• Collaborate with marketing communications to develop go‑to‑market strategies, sales materials, and promotional content.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, production, and supply chain, to ensure successful product launches and sustained product support.
• Conduct beta and pilot programs for early‑stage products, gathering feedback for refinement.
• Manage product pricing, descriptions, and configurations in internal systems (e.g., SAP).
• Provide initial product training to internal teams.
• Provide support for internal teams by addressing additional product training needs and collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop and enhance training materials as required.
• Support quality initiatives by ensuring product excellence, maintaining standards, and driving continuous improvement.
• Upholds the Core Values.
• Supports and promotes the Quality and EHS policy.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Ethics:
  Works with integrity, builds trust, and upholds core values.
• Initiative:
  Demonstrates self‑motivation, seeks growth opportunities, proactively addresses challenges, and brings solutions.
• Communication:
  Delivers clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication tailored to diverse audiences.
• Problem‑solving:
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