Director of Product Management - Automotive Aftermarket
Listed on 2026-10-30
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Management
Operations Management, General Management, Project & Program Management
Director of Product Management – 100% Remote + 25% Travel
Have you successfully led product management teams within the automotive aftermarket industry? Do you have expertise with ACES/PIES standards and product management in a distribution environment?
THE RIGHT STAFF is hiring a Director of Product Management for a globally recognized automotive aftermarket distributor. This remote leadership role drives product strategy, oversees new product introductions, manages catalog and data accuracy initiatives, and leads a cross-functional team of product, catalog, and quality professionals.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive automotive aftermarket experience, strong ACES/PIES knowledge, and a proven ability to lead teams while delivering business growth and product performance results.
- Pay: $150,000 - $200,000, with annual bonus opportunity
- Location:
100% Remote - Schedule:
Full-time - Employment Type:
Direct Hire - Travel:
Approximately 25% - Leadership Scope:
Oversee a team of approximately 13 direct and indirect reports, including product, catalog, and quality professionals - Environment: A growing organization with a collaborative, performance-driven culture
- Lead product management strategy across multiple product categories within the automotive aftermarket industry
- Develop and execute product roadmaps that support revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion
- Direct new product introduction initiatives from evaluation through launch and lifecycle management
- Oversee product cataloging, fitment accuracy, and product data quality efforts, including ACES/PIES compliance
- Analyze market trends, customer needs, competitive activity, and financial performance to prioritize product investments
- Partner with sales, sourcing, engineering, operations, and quality teams to achieve strategic objectives
- Monitor product performance metrics and implement improvements to enhance quality and reduce returns
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team while fostering accountability and continuous improvement
- Improve processes related to product data management, catalog content, and operational efficiency
- Present product performance, growth opportunities, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 8+ years of product management experience within the automotive aftermarket industry
- Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience
- Experience working within a distribution environment
- Strong knowledge of ACES and PIES standards (required)
- Knowledge of VCdb, PCdb, PAdb, or similar aftermarket databases (required)
- Experience with vehicle application data, catalog management, and aftermarket product information systems
- Demonstrated success launching new products and managing product life cycles
- Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic planning skills
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP and product information management systems
- Experience with Auto Care Association standards and industry initiatives
- QA/QC or product quality management experience
- Experience supporting warranty analysis, corrective action programs, or portfolio optimization initiatives
THE RIGHT STAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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