Gates Corporation · 2 months ago
Senior Manager GPLM, Engine Belts
US - Englewood, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $195K/yr
8+ years expGates Corporation is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Global Product Line Management for Engine Belts to own the strategic direction of the product line, enabling commercial success, operational execution, and product innovation across the portfolio.
Industrial Automation
Responsibilities
Partner with the regional teams on achieving financial targets for the product lines – enacting actions and insights from a global perspective to achieve margin or revenue increases. Drive initiatives, new product introductions, and productivity opportunities that improve the financial health of the global Engine Belts portfolio – in cooperation with Regional PLM teams
Develop, present, own, and action the global product line strategies – including defining the product road map, key global strategic initiatives, cost out initiatives, and overall growth plans for the product line. Define the growth elements to the Long Range Financial Forecast (LRFF) to ensure the required capacity and investments are made in the right locations to enable the targeted growth
Prioritize and manage improved coverage and cost of the portfolio to best serve existing and growing markets – maximizing product coverage and delivery capability while minimizing costs
Maintain a deep understanding of the global Engine Belts market and products – including understanding competitor portfolios, share, capabilities, and manufacturing footprint – documented and updated in competitor profiles
Support inorganic growth opportunities with target identification, synergy development, and business case insights
Integrate and harmonize regional insights and competitive pressures into a product roadmap and Multi-Generational Product Plan (MGPP). Own the scoping and prioritization of clearly defined technical projects to address market or application opportunities to drive profitable growth. Balance with needs for productivity projects that will compete with new product development to maximize the overall long-term health of the product line
Lead new global product commercialization – including defining value propositions, key messaging, product positioning, pricing strategy, and commercialization materials. Partner with regional teams on commercialization plans and sales & adoption KPIs
Provide a balanced perspective and supplement resources in regional operations, technical, and commercial teams to accelerate growth of the product line
Lead, develop, and mentor a high-functioning and results driven team that can oscillate between global and regional/local requirements
Qualification
Required
At least 8 years of applicable experience – including roles with global work experience and perspective, preferred in similar application environments. Applicable experience would include product line management and/or some combination of marketing, operations, engineering, and commercial roles
High Level interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence across multiple levels within the company and locations, including establishing global partnerships. Leads through influence, with and without authority
High degree of managerial, leadership, and communication skills
Demonstration of a strategic mindset - including roadmap development. New product commercialization experience a plus
Strong business acumen with knowledge of go-to-market strategies
Experience in Engine Power Transmission businesses is a plus
Bachelors degree in applicable field
Travel both domestically and internationally as required (20+%)
Preferred
MBA or similar secondary degree preferred – or applicable multi-faceted business background
Benefits
Bonus Eligible
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Gates Corporation
We are a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions.
10001+ employees
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Brooks Mallard
Executive Vice President, CFO
Heather Celeste
Regional CFO, Americas
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