Systems Product Manager III

• Responsible for the global lifecycle management of specialty motor and gearing product lines—from strategy and roadmap definition through development, launch, and ongoing optimization
• Drive global product strategy and portfolio execution while accelerating market adoption and lifecycle value of the Low Voltage Drive product line
• Develop and execute global product strategies aligned with business objectives and target market segments
• Define product roadmaps, including new product development, line extensions, and rationalization
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer engagement to identify growth opportunities
• Lead cross-functional product development from concept through commercialization
• Partner with engineering to ensure technical feasibility, performance, and cost targets are met
• Define product requirements, business cases, and success metrics
• Ensure validation, testing, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Work closely with sales and application engineering teams to support New Business Opportunities (NBO)
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure scalability and product availability
• Align with marketing on product positioning, messaging, and customer value communication
• Develop global go-to-market strategies, including pricing, segmentation, and channel approaches
• Support sales enablement through training, tools, and customer-facing materials
• Participate in key customer engagements and strategic opportunities
• Monitor product performance through sales data, margin analysis, and customer feedback
• Drive continuous improvement including cost optimization and feature enhancements
• Manage lifecycle stages including launch, growth, maturity, and end-of-life transitions
• Capture structured feedback from customers, application engineering, and field teams
• Maintain awareness of market trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required
• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in product management or related roles in automation or industrial systems
• Experience with motor controls required
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and product launches
• Experience working in global environments
• Strong understanding of motion control systems, electric motors, and gearing technologies
• Proven ability to manage complex product portfolios in global markets
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Customer-focused mindset with experience supporting application-driven product development.

Demonstrates expertise in global product lifecycle management, including strategy development, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in managing complex product portfolios within the automation and industrial systems sectors, with a strong focus on customer engagement and product optimization.

• Product Management
• Motor Controls
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Market Research
• Strategic Thinking

• Product Strategy Development
• Product Roadmap Definition
• Market Analysis
• Product Requirements Definition
• Lifecycle Management
• Performance Metrics
• Cost Optimization
• Compliance Standards
• Motion Control Systems
• Electric Motors

• Excellent Communication
• Leadership Skills
• Customer-Focused Mindset
• Analytical Skills
• Strategic Thinking

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• MBA or Advanced Degree Preferred

• Automation
• Industrial Systems
• Gearing Technologies
• Global Environments
• Product Launches