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Product Manager
Agricultural Equipment & Product Innovation
📍 Northern Indiana Area | Up to 50% Travel (Domestic & International)
Are you passionate about bringing innovative products to market and driving growth in a technical, customer-focused industry? A leading manufacturer serving the global agriculture sector is seeking a Product Manager to lead product strategy, lifecycle management, and new product development initiatives across a diverse portfolio.
This is a high-impact role where you'll collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and marketing teams to identify market opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and deliver products that create measurable value for customers worldwide.
What You'll Be Doing
Strategic Product Leadership
- Develop and execute multi-year product strategies and roadmaps for assigned product categories.
- Identify emerging market trends, customer needs, and growth opportunities within the agricultural industry.
- Build compelling business cases to support new product development and portfolio expansion.
- Serve as the voice of the customer throughout the product lifecycle.
Product Development & Market Launch
- Lead products from concept through commercialization and eventual end-of-life planning.
- Partner with engineering and operations teams to accelerate product development timelines.
- Coordinate prototype development, field testing, validation programs, and product refinements.
- Support successful product launches through cross-functional collaboration and market readiness planning.
Market Intelligence & Competitive Analysis
- Conduct ongoing analysis of market conditions, competitive offerings, and industry trends.
- Evaluate customer feedback and product performance to drive continuous improvement.
- Identify opportunities for intellectual property protection, including patents and trademarks.
Business Performance & Growth
- Drive revenue growth, market share expansion, and profitability objectives for assigned product lines.
- Develop forecasts, pricing strategies, and product positioning recommendations.
- Work closely with commercial teams to support sales growth and customer engagement initiatives.
Cross-Functional Influence
- Align stakeholders around product priorities and strategic initiatives.
- Influence teams across engineering, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and supply chain functions.
- Act as a visible leader capable of driving results without direct authority.
What We're Looking For
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Agriculture, Business, Marketing, or a related technical discipline.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
- 5 years of experience in Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, or related technical leadership roles.
- Experience within agriculture, agricultural equipment, livestock, poultry, industrial, or manufacturing sectors is highly preferred.
- Proven track record of successfully launching and managing technical products.
Key Skills
- Product roadmap development and portfolio management
- Market research and competitive intelligence
- Project management and cross-functional leadership
- Product launch execution
- Customer and distributor engagement
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Technical Capabilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common business software applications.
- Ability to understand mechanical and/or electrical product systems.
- Experience troubleshooting or working with technical equipment is a plus.
Why This Opportunity?
- Influence the direction of innovative products used by customers around the world.
- Work in a highly visible role with direct impact on growth and profitability.
- Collaborate with global teams and international customers.
- Join an organization with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer commitment.
- Opportunity to shape the future of products serving the agricultural industry.
Additional Information
- Travel: Up to 50%, including international travel.
- Work environment includes office, manufacturing, and customer-site visits.
- Occasional exposure to agricultural production environments and field testing locations.
If you're a results-driven product leader who enjoys translating market needs into successful products, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to explore this exciting opportunity.