Director, Product Management - Marine & Outdoor Power Equipment
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Director Of Product Management
Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.
As Director, Product Management of the Litchfield team, you will be leading our team of aftermarket marine & outdoor power equipment product managers. This pivotal role will oversee product roadmaps, planning, and forecasting activities, with a strong focus on maximizing revenue and gross margin performance across the portfolio.
We are a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Director of Product Management. This position reports to General Manager and will work in Litchfield, IL.
General Responsibilities
- Create and execute of product strategies by evaluating specifications, requirements, and market opportunities.
- Steer new product introductions through ROI analysis, cross-functional coordination, and launch planning.
- Define product functionality, specifications, and target costs.
- Collaborate with the VP of Sales to develop strategies that grow market share.
- Own pricing strategy for the Sierra product line, considering competitive positioning, product value, and brand reputation.
- Manage standard product margins and support pricing schedules, discount programs, and promotional campaigns.
- Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) across facilities; manage product lifecycle and ABC classification.
- Oversee brand management in partnership with Marketing to maximize brand equity.
- Serve as the voice of the customer, bridging feedback between Sales, Engineering, and Product teams.
- Act as Sierra's product expert, delivering training and developing supporting materials.
- Partner with Sales & Marketing to create sales tools and promotional content.
- Set budgets for product promotion, sales support, and technical resources.
- Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and customer insights.
- Produce competitive analysis and conduct market research to identify growth opportunities.
- Explore partnerships or acquisitions to expand the product portfolio.
- Analyze sales data and performance metrics to inform strategy.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Marine Aftermarket Product Managers.
- Manage multi-channel product strategies, pricing, and sales support.
- Ensure product offerings are competitive and tailored to local market needs.
- Provide technical guidance and strategic input to the senior leadership team.
What Do We Offer?
You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
- 401 (k) with company match
- PTO
- Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Tuition assistance
- Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
- Employee discounts on our incredible products
- Opportunities to make an impact
Skills & Requirements
The ideal candidate for this role will bring demonstrated success in (operational/engineering/manufacturing/etc.) environment. Additionally, they will have acquired the following qualifications and experiences:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in Product Management with direct reports.
- A bachelor's degree, preferably in business or engineering.
- Advanced degree, such as an MBA, is a plus.
- Experience in the marine, automotive or a similar industry focused on the manufacturing and distribution of aftermarket products. Deep experience with the different aftermarket sales channels is a significant plus.
- Experience in similar product management/market management roles in a company or business unit or product segment line with a least $50 million in annual revenues.
- Experience in (directly or indirectly) sales or operations role.
To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:
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