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Executive Director Product Management
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Nice to have
- • Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
- • Experience in the automotive aftermarket, manufacturing, industrial, mobility, or another product-driven industry.
- • Experience leading a global or multi-regional product organization.
- • Experience with SAP, CRM platforms, business intelligence tools, and advanced analytics.
- SCOPE AND DECISION AUTHORITY
- • Leads a significant product management function with accountability for strategic direction, portfolio performance, and organizational capability.
- • Establishes product management standards, operating rhythms, and decision frameworks for the assigned scope.
- • Makes or recommends decisions related to portfolio investment, prioritization, commercialization, and resource allocation within approved authority.
- • Influences broader business decisions through market insight, customer knowledge, financial analysis, and strategic recommendations.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- To be confirmed by the HR and business teams based on the essential functions of the role and applicable accommodation requirements.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The role may be based in Southfield, Michigan or Skokie, Illinois. Hybrid work expectations, travel requirements, and other working conditions are to be confirmed.
- OTHER DUTIES
- Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be required.
Full description
Job Title: Executive Director, Product ManagementSite Location: Southfield, MI or Skokie, ILJOB SUMMARY
The Executive Director, Product Management establishes and executes the strategic vision, portfolio roadmap, and commercial growth agenda for assigned product categories. This role is accountable for portfolio performance, profitability,
innovation, and customer value creation while aligning product priorities with broader business objectives.
The Executive Director leads a product management organization and partners across Sales, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, and executive leadership to translate market insight and customer needs into focused
strategies, investment choices, and measurable business results.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic leadership:
- Develop and execute the long-term product management strategy and multi-year portfolio roadmap in alignment with business growth objectives.
- Establish portfolio priorities and investment recommendations using customer insight, market trends, competitive intelligence, and financial analysis.
- Communicate product strategy, portfolio performance, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.
- Drive alignment on enterprise-level trade-offs, priorities, and resource allocation affecting the assigned portfolio.
Portfolio and lifecycle management:
- Lead the full product lifecycle, including concept development, commercialization, performance optimization, rationalization, and end-of-life decisions.
- Identify portfolio gaps, customer needs, and competitive opportunities to strengthen market position and accelerate profitable growth.
- Oversee product launches and commercialization plans, ensuring cross-functional readiness and disciplined execution.
- Establish relevant portfolio measures and operating reviews to monitor performance and enable timely decisions.
Commercial and financial performance:
- Own portfolio P&L performance and lead actions that improve revenue, margin, profitability, and market share.
- Partner with Finance and Sales to develop operating plans, forecasts, pricing approaches, and growth initiatives.
- Evaluate business cases and recommend investments based on strategic fit, customer value, risk, and financial return.
- Provide clear direction when business conditions, customer priorities, or market dynamics require a change in plan.
Cross-functional and customer leadership:
- Partner with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing, and Finance to deliver portfolio objectives.