Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director of Product Management to lead the strategic direction, execution, and evolution of our product management function. This role will be instrumental in rebranding the department, resetting expectations, and aligning cross-functional teams to support company-wide growth and innovation initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a strong commercial leader with a background in manufacturing and a demonstrated ability to drive accountability, lead through change, and operate with both strategic vision and operational discipline.
Responsibilities
Department Leadership:
- Reposition the Product Management function through strategic leadership, team development, and by establishing a culture of accountability and results. Serve as a key change-agent in redefining team expectations and structure.
Product Strategy & Execution:
- Define and implement product strategies across the portfolio in alignment with organizational goals. Take ownership of business cases, pricing models, and go-to-market strategies.
Cross-Functional Alignment:
- Collaborate closely with Sales, R&D, Marketing, and Operations to ensure timely product delivery and strong commercial performance. Serve as a liaison between technical development and customer-facing functions.
Market and Customer Insight:
- Leverage market data, customer feedback, and competitive intelligence to shape product development priorities and identify new growth opportunities.
Team Management:
- Oversee a small but growing product management team; provide mentorship, evaluate performance, and scale the team as needed to meet evolving business demands.
Innovation Partnership:
- Work alongside a newly formed R&D group to champion product innovation, challenge legacy thinking, and ensure new product initiatives align with market and customer requirements.
Process Discipline:
- Implement best practices in product lifecycle management, portfolio prioritization, and departmental workflow improvements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; concentration in Business, Marketing, or Engineering preferred. MBA strongly preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in product management, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
- Prior experience in manufacturing required; extrusion, plastics, or single-use systems are highly advantageous.
- Proven track record of department transformation and commercial ownership.
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive change, hold teams accountable, and interface at the executive level.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated cross-functional influence.
- Solutions-focused, with the ability to lead through change, drive progress, and operate effectively in evolving or fast-paced environments.
Work Environment
- This position is primarily onsite, with an expectation of in-office presence at least 4 days per week after an initial onboarding period.
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