Group Platform Manager - Cordless Products

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* Job Description:

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* _Milwaukee Tool is searching for_   _a_   _Group Platform Manager
- Cordless Products_   _to_   _join and expand_   _our_   _Cordless_   _Platform Management team_  _,_   _lead_  _ing_   _the strategy_  _,_   _definition_  _,_   _and evolution of_   _our cordless systems._

_This role_   _is_   _responsible for_   _managing_   _our cordle_  _ss systems as products_   _by translating_   _cordless system_   _stakeholder_   _needs_   _into_   _a clear roadmap of system_   _capabilities an_  _d defined_   _performance tiers_  _. You will partner closely with_   _our_   _product category leaders_  _, system engineers, and fellow platform_   _managers to ensure our cordless systems_   _deliver_   _best-in-class_   _experiences_   _and products that drive_   _growth across the business_  _._

_This is a highly cross-functional_   _role that requires strong leadership, systems thinking, and the ability to align_   _product category teams_   _and engineering teams around a shared vision for our cordless systems_  _._

** You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:*
* ** System Strategy*
* + Leaddefiningand drivingalong-term visionand strategy of our M12 system thatsupportsthe productcategoryand company strategies.

+ Translate end-user and business stakeholderneeds into system capabilities, performance targets, and user experience expectations

** Stakeholder Needs Subject Matter Expert*
* + Lead effortsto establish a deep understanding of how end-users evaluate investingina cordless power tool system

+ Translatedata-backedfield research intoactionableproblem statementsthat drive systemand business value

** Commercial*
* ** System*
* ** Roadmap Ownership*
* + Build and maintaina commercial & business outcomes-based roadmapthatmaximizesthe commercial impactof the proposed system upgrades

+ Lead commercial and businesssysteminitiatives from initial concept through scoping, product adoption commitment, launch, and future improvements

+ Ensureplatforms and capabilities are designed to supportfuture improvements and product coverage

** Product Management Collaboration*
* + Partner withbusinessunitstoensurethey can build the best products whileupholdingtheend-user and business expectations of the system

+ Serve as the system champion, driving commercial launch objectives and success metrics for new and enhanced capabilities

** Cross-Functional Leadership*
* + Collaborate with engineering&productmanagementleadersto define and deliversystem upgrades

+ Align critical stakeholders around initiative priorities, trade-offs, and launch timing

** Platform Governance*
* + Define and maintain system standards for compatibility andshareduser experiences acrossour systems

+ Work with product management leaders to balance drivingsystem consistency with product category differentiation

** People Leadership*
* + Establish a strong culture of extreme ownership, accountability,system thinking, and a user-first mindset

** The TOOLS you'll bring with you:*
* + Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, product development, or another customer-oriented related field is recommended.

+ 10+years of experience inproductand/or platform management.

+ Experience influencing and aligning stakeholders without direct authority

+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

+ Solid customer orientation, core understanding of the user lifecyclejourneyand user needs, and how user insight and user strategy drive experience. 

+ Strong planning and organizational skills required with the demonstrated ability to balance competing demands. 

+ Ability to travel 25-30% of the year.

+ Proficiency in PC skills including MS Office and Internet usage is required.

** Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:*
* + Experience in Agileframeworks,phase-gateprocessesframework.

+ Basic technical understanding of power tool technology.

+ Experience workingon hardware systems, product ecosystems, or platforms

** We provide these great perks and benefits:*
* + Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans

+ Generous 401 (K) savings plan

+ Education assistance

+ On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service

+ And many more, check out our benefits site HERE (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

_Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer._

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