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Head of Product Management

Winnebago Industries
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Mar 2026

About the role

Primary Objective of Position: The Head of Product Development Marketing plays a central role in shaping the future of our motorized RV portfolio. This leader is responsible for leading a team, guiding product strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring our products reflect a deep understanding of the customer and the brand.

Working at the intersection of marketing, engineering, design, sales, and supply chain, this role manages the product portfolio from early concept through launch, growth, and lifecycle optimization. The position champions the voice of the customer, cultivates strong relationships with dealers and suppliers, and translates market insights into products that strengthen our competitive position and attract the next generation of RV owners.


This role requires a strategic thinker who can also execute—someone equally comfortable shaping long-term product vision and working cross-functionally to bring new ideas to market. The position offers significant visibility and growth potential and is intended to develop future leadership within the organization.


Key Areas of Responsibility


Product Strategy and Portfolio Leadership

  • Own and manage the product strategy for one or more motorized product lines within the broader portfolio while leading other product managers and their respective segment(s)
  • Define long-term product roadmaps that align with brand strategy, market opportunities, and company growth objectives.
  • Identify emerging consumer trends, technologies, and design directions that inform future product innovation.
  • Evaluate portfolio performance and lead strategic decisions around product positioning, segmentation, and lifecycle management.

Innovation and New Product Development

  • Lead the development of new products from concept through commercialization.
  • Partner with design, engineering, and PMO teams to translate customer insights into differentiated products and experiences.
  • Drive innovation initiatives that strengthen competitive advantage and attract new customer segments.
  • Ensure product concepts reflect both brand identity and evolving customer expectations.

Customer and Dealer Insight

  • Develop a deep understanding of end users through direct engagement, research, and market observation.
  • Build strong relationships with dealers to gather meaningful feedback on product performance, customer preferences, and emerging needs.
  • Regularly visit dealerships, trade shows, customer events, and field locations to remain closely connected to the market.

Go-to-Market and Product Launch

  • Lead cross-functional planning for new product introductions in collaboration with sales, marketing, engineering, production, and service teams.
  • Define product positioning, pricing strategy, and value propositions that support profitable growth.
  • Ensure product launches are executed with clarity and alignment across internal and external stakeholders.

Portfolio Performance and Cost Management

  • Monitor product profitability and performance metrics, identifying opportunities to improve margins, enhance value, and optimize the portfolio.
  • Lead initiatives such as value engineering, feature prioritization, and supplier collaboration to maintain competitive cost structures.
  • Partner with supply chain and engineering teams to ensure product solutions balance innovation, manufacturability, and quality.

Cross-Functional Leadership

-  Serve as a key liaison across marketing, sales, design, engineering, PMO, purchasing, and supply chain.

-  Influence cross-functional teams to align product priorities and deliver successful launches.

-  Communicate product strategy and performance insights to senior leadership and internal stakeholders.


Key Attributes

 

Strategic Product Thinking

  • Ability to connect customer insight, brand strategy, and business objectives into a compelling product vision.

Customer Experience and Market Orientation

  • Demonstrated curiosity and commitment to understanding how customers live, travel, shop for, and experience pro

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