DRiV Incorporated · 7 hours ago
Senior Product Manager, LV Braking
Southfield, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expDRiV Incorporated is a leading designer and manufacturer of automotive products, seeking a Senior Product Manager for their LV Braking division. This role involves leading the development and commercialization of braking components, utilizing data-driven insights to enhance commercial performance and market positioning.
AutomotiveManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Develop, manage, and execute the product strategy, go-to-market strategy and commercialization plan for braking components in collaboration with technical product management teams
Own product line P&L, driving profitability, margin improvement, and growth opportunities through product line reviews and sales pipeline support
Define product offerings by identifying gaps, customer needs, and competitive opportunities through market research, internal analysis, and competitive benchmarking
Manage the full product lifecycle, including profitability analysis, demand planning, and the new product development process
Lead cross-functional teams through product development, integration, and commercialization initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Collaborate with sales, engineering, purchasing and supply chain teams to execute product roadmaps, identify customer opportunities, and deliver solutions that meet market demand
Communicate product vision and updates effectively across all levels, influencing stakeholders and driving alignment on trade-offs and priorities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
3+ years of direct team management experience
7+ years of experience in product management, marketing, project management, or engineering, ideally in light vehicle aftermarket automotive industry
7+ years of experience managing cross-functional teams
Experience with stage-gate product management processes
Demonstrated ability to define, own, and execute product strategy, aligned with business goals, customer needs, and commercial priorities
Exceptional analytical skills, including advanced Excel proficiency and the ability to perform complex adhoc analyses to guide strategic recommendations
Strong understanding of P&L management, cost structures, financial modeling, and margin improvement strategies
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder-influencing skills, including experience engaging VP-level leadership
Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and SAP systems
Strong project management, critical thinking, and time management abilities
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%
Strong leadership capacity with the ability to influence and drive alignment across multinational, cross-functional teams
Comfortable representing the product organization externally and internally, enabling sales teams with clear positioning, product knowledge, and strategic insight
Passion for building scalable products with a strong focus on customer experience
Demonstrated competency in competitive benchmarking and market landscape assessments
Ability to excel in ambiguous environments and solve complex challenges with professionalism, agility, and data-driven judgment
Thrives in a go-fast environment and practices radical candor, communicating openly and directly to accelerate decision-making and team alignment
Preferred
Master's degree or equivalent preferred
Company
DRiV Incorporated
DRiV, a Tenneco company, includes 31 of the best known and respected aftermarket brands, including 14 brands 100 years or older.
5001-10000 employees
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