Sr. Product Portfolio Manager

 

Join our Team as a Sr. Product Portfolio Manager!

 

The Role:

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Sr. Product Portfolio Manager to lead a team of Product Planning and Product Portfolio Managers and oversee the execution of multiple lift truck product lines.  This role is ideal for a product leader who excels at operational leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and scaling product delivery across a complex ecosystem.

As Sr. Product Portfolio Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that each product line under your purview delivers customer value, aligns with company strategy, and operates with executional excellence. You will spearhead a dynamic team of Product Planning Managers and Product Portfolio Managers, fostering close collaboration with Engineering, R&D, Marketing, Finance, and Executive Leadership to orchestrate strategic outcomes across a multifaceted and evolving product portfolio.

 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Provides support to Directors and/or Executive Management regarding development of Strategic Plan and corporate goals/objectives.
• Oversee the strategy, planning, and execution of multiple product lines, including Class 1 Stand-Up, Class 2 and Class 3 trucks.
• Develops departmental and/or divisional project plans, goals and objectives consistent with the Company’s Strategic Plan.  Cascades information regarding Strategic Plan to subordinates to ensure department is fully aligned with organization.
• Develops and manages budget and utilizes corporate resources to maximize effectiveness, recognizing departmental/divisional impact on the corporate bottom line.
• Mentors and coaches employees, sharing job specific knowledge.  Encourages training and development opportunities.
• Manages performance through clear goal setting; engages in timely and meaningful performance evaluations and discussions to foster an environment of open communication.
• Demonstrated leader for department(s)/division in business acumen and technical competencies.
• Represents the Company in negotiations with suppliers, service providers and/or customers.
• Sets the example for continuous improvement initiatives and fosters an environment where continuous improvement activities thrive.  Leads with a sense of urgency that results in a commitment to quality results.

• Has a comprehensive understanding of customer requirements and focuses on high leverage opportunities to ensure customer satisfaction. Ensures employees understand their customer needs and ensures excellent relationships with external and internal customers.
• Implements actions to break down organizational barriers. Promotes an environment of collaboration, trust and professional relationships. Demonstrates high level of commitment to teamwork and supports cross-functional team involvement.
• Sets an example by treating all employees with dignity and respect, and by applying consistent and fair implementation of company policies across functional areas of responsibility.
• Champions safety as an integral part of everyone’s job and holds self and employees accountable to highest standard of safe conduct.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Regular attendance in the workplace is required for interaction with others and to support teamwork.

What We’re Looking For:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
• 10+ years of professional experience in engineering or product management, with 5+ years in a people leadership role is required.

What Sets You Apart:

• Material handing industry experience and experience in the technical competencies of the functional areas of responsibility is preferred.
• Proven success managing multiple product lines in a complex environment.
• Strong understanding of product development processes, agile methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to think and act strategically, promoting innovation across the organization. 
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a matrixed or fast-paced organization.
• Experience working directly with customers.

Where and When You’ll Work: