What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Product Line position at Clarios?
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Define and own the long-term vision and strategy for the 12V supercapacitor/battery product line – 10Y view.
- Identify emerging trends, technologies, and market shifts to guide innovation and portfolio expansion.
- Build organizational capabilities in product management, market analysis, and competitive intelligence.
Portfolio Management
- Oversee the full product lifecycle across multiple product families, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market needs.
- Prioritize product investments and resource allocation based on ROI, market potential, and strategic fit.
Market & Customer Engagement
- Serve as a senior point of contact for key customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and customer briefings to promote thought leadership and product vision.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Partner with R&D, engineering, operations, sales, and marketing to ensure successful product development, launch, and commercialization.
- Drive alignment across functions to ensure timely delivery, quality, and profitability of the product line.
Financial & Business Ownership
- Own the P&L for the 12V supercapacitor/Battery product line across all OEM accounts, including revenue forecasting, pricing strategy, and margin optimization.
- Develop business cases for new product initiatives and strategic partnerships.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
- 10 years of experience in product management, business development, or P&L experience within the automotive, energy storage, or electronics industry.
- Demonstrated success in defining and executing long-term product strategies and managing complex product portfolios.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in revenue forecasting, pricing strategy, ROI analysis, and margin optimization.
- Deep understanding of market trends, customer needs, and emerging technologies in energy storage and power management.
- Excellent communication and executive presence, with experience engaging key customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.
- Track record of strategic thinking and operational execution, with the ability to balance innovation with business performance.
- Global mindset with experience working in multi-region or matrixed organizations preferred
What you get:
- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave programs
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
- Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
- HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
- Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.
Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.
Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.
Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing
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