Senior Product Line Manager
The Senior Product Line Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling assigned product lines throughout their life cycles to optimize profitability and meet marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives. This role drives product sales, new product development, and continuous improvement, with a focus on market analysis, customer engagement, and project execution. The position has a significant impact on the success of critical product lines and overall company profitability.
Key Responsibilities
Market Analysis & Strategy Development
- Conduct in-depth analysis of market segments to identify growth opportunities.
- Develop and implement strategic, product, and commercial plans for success.
- Achieve revenue, market share, and gross margin goals through VOC-based business assessment, product roadmaps, and lifecycle management.
Customer Engagement & Retention
Support and enhance customer relationships and retention through Motion Matters applications.Provide hands-on customer interaction to understand true customer needs.Develop marketing engagement strategies, showcasing application examples and success stories.Project Management & Execution
Oversee weekly project team meetings for feature development, ensuring timely execution of initiatives.Define project scope, goals, and deliverables; create detailed project plans and timelines.Identify resource needs and communicate them to leadership.Balance long-term projects, monthly KPI improvement, and immediate new business opportunities.Team Coordination & Leadership
Lead and collaborate with cross-functional project teams.Facilitate communication, assign tasks effectively, and provide technical expertise and training.Drive change management and continuous improvement initiatives.Budget Management & Product Costing
Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and ensure adherence to financial allocations.Manage planned versus actual product cost to optimize efficiency.Conduct financial analysis (budget, P&L, margin, ROI).Risk Management
Identify potential risks, devise mitigation strategies, and proactively address challenges.Other Duties
Participate in key sales situations, including competitive analysis and proposal development.Negotiate quotations, contracts, and terms in conjunction with Sales and Account Managers.Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.Minimum 10 years in industrial controls; previous product management experience preferred.Strong preference for experience in industrial servo and / or stepper motion in sales, marketing, or engineering.Commercial experience in technical industries required; global experience a plus.Working knowledge of project management techniques and lean manufacturing concepts preferred.Competencies
Leadership, analytical thinking, and exceptional communication skills.Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills.Data-driven, proactive, and team-oriented.Comfortable with change management and fact-based decision-making.Technically proficient to troubleshoot product development and customer application issues.Additional Requirements
Export Control : Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a 'U.S. Person' (U.S. citizens, nationals, permanent residents, individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the U.S.), or those who can otherwise qualify for a license.
