Product Manager / Sr Product Manager - Brakes
$85,000–$120,000 year
HybridOakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Lead the strategic management of the North American Brakes portfolio, owning the full lifecycle from concept to phase-out. Define product roadmaps aligned with business goals and market needs, driving growth through customer insights, competitive analysis, and structured development processes. Develop business cases for new product introductions while monitoring key performance indicators to ensure profitability. Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing to ensure smooth launches and resolve quality claims using methodologies like 8D. Support marketing initiatives with technical content and product positioning. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of product management experience, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Engineering, or a related business field
- 5+ years of experience in product management
- experience with brakes product management
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset with initiative, ownership, and a results-driven approach
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to distill complex topics into clear presentations and documents
- High level of social competence and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%)
Desired Qualifications
- experience with brakes product management is a plus
- Practical knowledge or hands-on experience with automotive technology is highly desirable
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- working knowledge of SAP, MS Project, Power BI, or MS Access is a plus
- International experience or exposure is a plus
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