Global Product Manager

About the position

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented Global Product Manager based at our Portland, OR location. In this role, you will lead global cross-functional teams in the Americas, EMEA, and APIC, consisting of global manufacturing, international dealers, HYG's engineering development centers, global purchasing, regional sales, and global marketing. Your primary responsibility will be to create, develop, and implement new products, solutions, and marketing projects designed to meet program objectives in revenue, profitability, and market share. You will also research customer and application needs, develop new product and service concepts, and manage them from development through launch and throughout the product's lifecycle. Additionally, you will monitor product health, manage key product launches, and provide analytical, financial, market research, product development, and marketing support to the Global Commercial Product Leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead global cross-functional teams in the Americas, EMEA, and APIC.
• Research customer and application needs, develop new product and service concepts.
• Manage projects within specific product assignments on a global scale.
• Monitor product health and provide regular performance updates.
• Manage all key product launches and prepare documents for the Review Gate process.
• Prepare information for option feature matrix, global worksheet, specifications sheets, and sales sheets.
• Provide analytical, financial, market research, product development, and marketing support.
• Track key industry and technology trends and their implications for HYG.
• Manage all marketing inventory for the assigned product areas.

Requirements

• BS degree in technical/engineering or related field required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 7 years relevant experience.
• Proven leadership and marketing/sales success.
• Project management skills.
• Excellent product, application, and technical knowledge.
• Proficient in relevant software tools, supplemental training, or certification.
• Experience working with and communicating to dealers, customers, and all functions within HYG preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Supportive work environment
• Hybrid work option
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employer-sponsored profit sharing
• 401(k)