Hitachi Global Air Power · 3 days ago
Global Product Manager, Nitrogen and Air Treatment
Michigan City, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHitachi Global Air Power is a leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer driving innovations in the industry. The Global Product Manager will oversee the product line strategy, lifecycle management, and market promotion to achieve growth and customer satisfaction.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Hiring Manager
Nidhi Seth, MBA (HR), CCWP
Responsibilities
Gather and analyze market, customer and competitor intelligence to identify and quantify opportunities for growth and margin expansion
Gather the voice of customers & insights of key stakeholders
Define value proposition / product differentiation that provides competitive advantage
Develop, maintain and gain approval for product line strategies and plans
Develop business cases and determine feasibility to achieve revenue growth and profitability targets in support of business strategy
Through on-going customer and marketplace interaction, define and document customer requirements for new products, as well as desired changes/enhancements for existing products
Develop List Pricing and discount strategy to maximize revenue and margin
Develop product support and aftermarket strategies
Gather and analyze product performance, including financial, technical and operational data to identify and quantify opportunities for growth, new product and existing product improvement opportunities
Develop product lifecycle management roadmaps for products already in the market
Identify the need for and drive value engineering projects, product extensions, and next generation product initiatives
Manage product lifecycle internally and externally
Collaborate with sales, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and operations to develop product definitions responsive to customer needs and marketing opportunities
Provide and maintain product management requirements for the New Product Development process
Collaborate with marketing and communications to maximize the opportunities for promotion, launch and communication on the assigned product line
Size, select and defend the choice of Hitachi Global Air Power nitrogen generation equipment
Size, select and defend the choice of Hitachi Global Air Power compressed air treatment products
Support as a train-the-trainer in the organization
Provide technical and commercial support to Sales and Operations as required
Develop promotional strategies based on market research and competitive analysis; implement these strategies in conjunction with Sales and Marketing to establish and maintain market position
Coordinate with Marketing Communications to facilitate marketing strategy for product line
Support promotion of the product externally with customers, partners, & media
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Equivalent field
3-5 years of experience selecting and sizing PSA nitrogen generators
3-5 years of compressed air treatment experience in industrial/manufacturing/capital equipment environment
3-5 years in related product management experience or equivalent required
Knowledge and experience in a manufacturing and industrial market
Experience with compressors/rotating equipment a plus
Reviewing and commenting on specifications for nitrogen generators
New product development process or stage-gate development process
Product strategy and product roadmap development
Product forecasting and S&OP
Business case development
Strategic product pricing
Product launch and product lifecycle management
Product marketing and channel strategy development
Product value engineering tools and techniques
Cross functional team experience, matrix management experience
Planning and organization
Influence and negotiation
Communication for understanding
Collaboration across boundaries
Customer insight and curiosity
Information analysis
Improvement and innovation mindset
Decision making and risk taking
Business and financial acumen
Holds themselves accountable for results
Preferred
Product Mgmt. Program and / or Project Mgmt. Certification a plus
LEAN / 6 SIGMA a plus
Global product management experience a plus
Benefits
Inclusive health coverage — Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans tailored to diverse lifestyles, with a focus on preventive care and financial protection.
Generous time off — Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and caregiver leave to support you in caring for loved ones when it matters most.
401(k) savings plan — Helping you invest in your future with retirement planning support.
Gain share bonus opportunities — Recognizing and rewarding team contributions to our shared success.
Flexible spending options — Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to help you save on healthcare, childcare, commuting, and more.
Company
Hitachi Global Air Power
We build the machines that power industry. We are Hitachi Global Air Power, a leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer.
1001-5000 employees
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