Job Overview

As Product Manager you will own the product management operating system & portfolio, lead strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle management, institutionalize voice of customer, drive product value and competitiveness, ensure development, testing & validation, commercial readiness, and cross‑functional execution across a global team.

Key Responsibilities

Own the Product Management Operating System & portfolio, establishing & enforcing the Crushing Product Management Operating Standard across the global portfolio.
Lead the development & execution of short‑ and long‑term product roadmaps aligned to strategic pillars, including new product development, enhancements, & lifecycle management.
Institutionalize Voice of Customer processes, translating field, dealer & customer insights into validated roadmap actions.
Own product value, competitiveness & Total Cost of Ownership, using structured competitive analysis to inform differentiation, pricing & roadmap decisions.
Lead & govern NPD execution, ensuring safety as a foundational design requirement, validated through structured testing & reference site development.
Ensure full commercial readiness across direct & dealer channels, including tools, training & value messaging to enable effective product adoption & sales execution.
Drive cross‑functional execution & build high‑performance teams, aligning Product Management, Applications, Business Development, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Product Support & Finance.
Define & enforce the NPD governance framework, prioritization, stage‑gate discipline & cross‑functional alignment to deliver strategic & financial outcomes.
Provide product‑level inputs to support forecasting accuracy, lifecycle transitions, product availability & demand‑shaping factors.
Execute structured product validation plans, including field testing & reference site validation, and integrate results into product decisions, roadmap prioritization & commercial messaging.
Ensure products support aftermarket growth by incorporating serviceability, parts strategy & lifecycle considerations.
Define & manage capital & development investment, including CapEx for testing infrastructure & NPD funding, prioritizing safety, compliance & risk mitigation.
Lead quarterly Product Health Scorecard reviews across all product lines.
Ensure Voice of Customer pipeline execution & measurable response timelines.

Qualifications / Requirements

12+ years of progressive experience in product management, engineering, commercial, or related roles within mining, construction, industrial or capital equipment environments.
Progressive ownership of a product line or portfolio, with accountability for performance, including revenue growth, margin improvement & lifecycle management from introduction through phase‑out.
Experience making and owning trade‑off decisions impacting product performance, balancing customer needs, technical feasibility, cost & profitability.
Strong strategic thinking & business acumen, translating market insights, customer needs & financial objectives into actionable product strategies & measurable outcomes.
Deep understanding of product application in real operating environments, connecting design & performance to customer outcomes in the field.
Proven ability to lead & influence cross‑functional teams in a global environment, with a track record of collaboration across engineering, commercial & operational functions.
Experience driving disciplined execution through structured processes, governance & operating rhythms, with accountability for delivering results.
High emotional intelligence, effective communication, active listening, & the ability to build trust & align diverse stakeholders.
Operational effectiveness in complex, global or matrixed environments, navigating competing priorities while maintaining focus on strategic outcomes.
Background in mining, construction, industrial, capital equipment or similarly complex product environments where lifecycle performance & application fit are critical.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

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