Product Manager - Ball Bearings

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The Product Manager - Ball Bearings is responsible for leading a global product portfolio generating approximately $120M in annual revenue. This role drives profitable growth across both distribution and OEM channels through the development and execution of product, market, and commercialization strategies.

The successful candidate will own the long-term vision and strategic direction of the Ball Bearing product portfolio, ensuring competitiveness, market relevance, and sustainable growth. This individual will work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer Engineering, Finance, and R&D to develop and execute initiatives that improve revenue, profitability, product performance, and customer value. As the leader for the product line, the Product Manager will influence key decisions related to product strategy, pricing, new product development, lifecycle management, and operational optimization.

• Define and lead the product strategy to achieve profitable growth and increase market share.
• Analyze market trends, customer requirements, competitive positioning, and industry dynamics to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap aligned with business objectives and market needs.
• Drive portfolio optimization through product lifecycle management, using an 80/20 mindset, including product introductions, enhancements, rationalization, and obsolescence planning.
• Establish and execute pricing strategies that maximize profitability while maintaining market competitiveness.

• Identify and lead initiatives that accelerate revenue growth in OEM and distribution channels.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to develop market penetration plans, promotional strategies, and commercialization programs.
• Support business planning, forecasting, and long-range growth strategies for the product portfolio.
• Monitor portfolio performance and implement corrective actions to achieve financial and operational targets.
• Review/ disposition new product requests from Sales

• Lead the development, launch, and commercialization of new products and product enhancements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment across key stakeholders.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to evaluate and optimize global manufacturing footprint and sourcing strategies.
• Support cost reduction, inventory optimization, and margin improvement initiatives across the value chain.

• Conduct competitive benchmarking, including product performance, manufacturing footprint, cost structures, and pricing dynamics.
• Analyze product lifecycle metrics, market trends, and customer feedback to guide investment decisions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry developments to maintain a competitive product…