Product Manager , Aftermarket

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Position Title:

Product Manager 2-3, Aftermarket

Reports To:

Director, Product Management - Aftermarket

Date Last Revised:
January 13, 2026

• 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…