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SKF Group · 6 days ago

Product Line Manager - VA Automotive NA

Blue Bell, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

SKF Group is one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. They are seeking a strategic and results-driven Product Line Manager to strengthen their North American product line, focusing on shaping product strategies and managing the P&L for North America.

IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical EngineeringSoftware

Responsibilities

Deeply understand and identify what North American customers value most and adjust the product value proposition accordingly

Develop and implement integrated product lifecycle management processes, including new range introductions, SKU and material creation, data robustness, and phase-in/phase-out procedures

Drive continuous development and improvement of the North American product range, collaborating with production locations and innovation teams to deliver IAM (Independent Aftermarket) specification capabilities

Actively drive the P&L for North America, defining and executing appropriate action plans at the right level to achieve business objectives

Build and maintain a strong connection with the Global Product Line network to optimize the offer through synergies and shared best practices

Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats

Work closely with R&D, engineering, sales, marketing, and supply chain to align roadmaps and launch activities

Monitor product performance metrics, analyze results, and recommend optimizations

Support and enhance the product offer sales pitch at customer meetings to increase impact and win rates

Qualification

Product managementProduct lifecycle managementP&L responsibilityNorth American market knowledgeCommercial acumenData-driven mindsetStakeholder managementAnalytical skillsProject coordinationCommunication skills