Director, Product and Portfolio Management

$115,000 - $200,000/Yr

Epiroc Group - Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time - Senior

Ann Arbor, MI

About the position

The Director of Product and Portfolio Management at Epiroc is responsible for overseeing the development, management, and strategic alignment of product portfolios within the Industrial Tools and Attachments business. This role combines strategic thinking, market analysis, and hands-on product management to ensure products meet customer needs and contribute to the company's growth objectives. The position involves leading a team of product managers, defining product vision and strategy, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development and launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a team of product managers supporting the entire Industrial Tools & Attachments business.
• Define and communicate the product vision and strategy.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Prioritize product features and enhancements based on customer feedback, market trends, and business impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, sales, and customer support, to ensure successful product development and launch.
• Gather and analyze customer feedback to inform product decisions and improvements.
• Conduct market research to understand the competitive landscape, market trends, and customer needs.
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch to end-of-life.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging marketing channels to identify new opportunities.
• Develop and implement a strategy for managing the product portfolio to achieve organizational goals.
• Allocate resources (budget, personnel, etc.) across different products to maximize return on investment.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with the portfolio, including market, financial, and operational risks.
• Track and analyze the performance of the portfolio to ensure it meets strategic objectives.
• Communicate portfolio performance and strategy to stakeholders, including executives, investors, and team members.
• Balance short-term and long-term priorities across the portfolio to ensure sustainable growth and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of product management experience or product strategy role.
• Minimum 6 years of diversified leadership, building, mentoring, and leading product management teams.
• At least 6 years of experience in strategy and delivery experience in executing products.
• A clear record of leading teams to deliver impactful products in collaboration with Engineering, Product Design, Analytics, Marketing, and other functions.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred industry experience within Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Heavy Equipment or Construction Equipment Manufacturing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $115,000 to $200,000 per year plus bonus.