What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Management Manager position at Dana?
Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
Job Purpose
The Manager, Product Management reports to the Director, Product Management & Strategy, Commercial Vehicle Systems, and is responsible for the development and execution of Drive Axle product line strategies that bring value to the marketplace. They function as experts in their product lines for the organization. The individual will also be the product expert regarding commercial vehicle industry trends, requirements, and legislation. This role is responsible for portfolio management, business cases, product line profitability, pricing strategy, and marketing activities. They are accountable for growing their product line offerings and achieving sales, margin, and market share goals.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, present, and execute approved product line strategies annually that will drive the sales, profitability, and marketing effort for assigned product lines
- Manage product offering breadth and depth
- Develop product road maps and provide input to engineering for technology development roadmaps
- Evaluate and recommend strategic opportunities to grow assigned products by increasing sales, profit, or through strategic partnerships & JV’s
- Develop an understanding of market drivers that affect our business and communicate recommendations internally to stakeholders
- Implement approved annual pricing strategies for each product line to meet profitability targets while ensuring market competitiveness
- Provide regular analysis of each product line’s performance
- Measure the effectiveness of product line strategies to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
- Gather information and prepare management reports as needed for Dana Leadership
- Plan product line activities and manage according to the marketing calendar
- Development of product line training materials, competitive cross references & marketing communications
- Maintain product line content in catalogs and website
- Maintain customer contacts and regular planning meetings to facilitate the flow of market intelligence
- Ensure communication of product and marketing initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
- Provide input into annual and long-range operating plans
- Participate on project teams
- Undertake special projects & other duties as required
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree minimum, MBA preferred
- 10 years of experience in Product Management, Program Management, Engineering, or Purchasing
- Knowledge of the Commercial Vehicle industry, markets, OEM processes, competitive products, and industry issues
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Experience developing & managing teams
- Strong knowledge of drive axle products is preferred
- Domestic and international travel is required, 25% of the time
Skills and Competencies
- Demonstrated computer proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical skills, organizational skills, and proven aptitude for numbers
- Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside Dana in a professional manner, and the ability to work in a team environment
- Must be a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision
- Must be able to work extra hours when necessary
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English is preferred
- Uncompromising judgment towards confidentiality & business ethics
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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