Strategic Project Manager

About Justrite Safety Group

At Justrite Safety Group, we're more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we're a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.

As our business continues to grow, we continue to look for top talent to join our team as we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safety isn't just a priority—it's our passion.

The Strategic Portfolio Manager will lead JSG’s expansion into new lithium-ion safety product lines within the Chemical Safety Business Unit. This role owns portfolio strategy, road mapping, and governance for a set of growth programs spanning new-to-the-world product platforms, line extensions, and adjacent categories tied to lithium-ion battery handling, storage, charging, incident mitigation, and compliance-driven safety solutions.

You will translate market and customer needs into a prioritized, value-creating portfolio; define where to play and how to win; and drive disciplined execution through JSG’s stage-gate / NPD processes. Success requires strong cross-functional leadership across engineering, product management, marketing, operations, quality/regulatory, supply chain, and sales—often without direct authority.

As a member of our Product Management Team, you’ll be at the helm of leading products that set the standard in the safety industry. As an innovator and category captain, Justrite is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible, continuously developing products that meet the evolving needs of our customers. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of safety solutions by working on cutting-edge products that are recognized as leaders in their categories.

This role allows you to collaborate with top professionals, drive innovation, and make a tangible impact on the industry, ensuring that Justrite remains at the forefront of safety and protection.

• Portfolio Strategy and Roadmap Ownership
• Build and maintain the lithium-ion safety category strategy: customer segments, applications, competitive landscape, and differentiation thesis
• Define portfolio architecture (platforms, tiers, variants, accessories, services) to scale growth efficiently
• Develop and manage a multi-year roadmap aligned to BU and enterprise objectives (revenue, margin, SKU vitality, risk)
• Own prioritization decisions and resource recommendations across programs (engineering capacity, capex, supplier development, testing bandwidth)
• Market Intelligence, VOC, and Opportunity Assessment
• Lead VOC and insight generation through customer interviews, site visits, channel input, service/incident data, and win/loss learning
• Translate insights into opportunity spaces, concepts, and product requirements with clear use cases and buying triggers
• Track emerging trends (battery chemistries, regulations, insurance requirements, facility safety standards, fire suppression/containment practices) and convert into actionable portfolio moves
• Create business cases with pricing corridors, cost targets, margin models, and investment needs
• Program Governance and Cross-Functional Leadership
• Lead portfolio reviews and governance rhythms (monthly operating reviews, quarterly roadmap reviews, gate readiness)
• Ensure rigorous stage-gate execution: problem definition, requirements, risk assessment, validation plans, and launch readiness
• Drive cross-functional alignment on scope, schedule, cost, and risk; manage tradeoffs and elevate decisions when needed
• Create standard work for portfolio management: dashboards, KPIs, templates, decision logs, and lessons learned
• Product Definition, Differentiation, and Value Proposition
• Own product positioning and value proposition development in partnership with BU marketing and product management
• Define competitive claim strategy and validation…