Oregon Tool · 4 hours ago
SVP, Product Management & Global Engineering
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$320K/yr - $350K/yr
10+ years expOregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting tool platform. They are seeking a Senior Vice President of Global Product Management & Engineering to define and execute the company’s global product strategy while overseeing engineering and research functions that drive product innovation and lifecycle excellence.
ForestryIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Build and nurture a high-performing, motivated organization. Promote a culture of learning, adaptability, and collaboration. Set ambitious goals, provide regular feedback, and empower teams to challenge the status quo. Use key performance indicators to track progress and implement countermeasures for continuous growth
Manage the global product portfolio, ensuring the right balance of new product development, enhancements, and lifecycle optimization. Prioritize investments using data‑driven frameworks (e.g., ROI, customer value, strategic fit). Drive cross‑regional product alignment while allowing for local market adaptation when necessary
Define and track key product performance metrics (e.g., adoption, satisfaction, cost, margin, quality). Lead post‑launch reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. Make data‑driven decisions on product enhancements, cost optimizations, and end‑of‑life planning
Identify, incubate, and implement breakthrough technologies and business systems that redefine our competitive edge. Foster an entrepreneurial mindset across business teams, encouraging experimentation and rapid prototyping. Collaborate with executive leadership, business managers, and external partners to anticipate market shifts and position the product assortment as a strategic enabler. Build and maintain a multi‑year product roadmap that balances innovation, customer value, operational feasibility, and financial impact. Identify emerging consumer trends, technologies, and competitive dynamics to inform strategic decisions
Embed continuous improvement as a core competency, using data-driven insights and customer feedback to iterate on products and processes. Lead regular forums, steering committees, project teams, and user interviews to surface opportunities for enhancement. Integrate Lean and Agile principles to accelerate delivery and maximize value
Develop strategies, tactics, priorities, and plans for successful intellectual property development and implementation. Ensure resources, including peoples, tools, processes, equipment and training, are available. Evaluate new technology, processes and materials to improve productivity, lower design and product cost and improve quality. Research and evaluate opportunities from internal marketing, sales sources, and information from external sources to brainstorm ideas in developing these technologies and strategies that will result in innovative products
Capital planning and resource coordination for applicable functional areas. Maintain expertise in both mechanical engineering and product management. Customer feedback/management. Liaison with Customers (OEMs, Dealers, Distributors, Retail) on engineering matters, customer feedback, and product liability representation. Provide company representation to product safety / standards organizations. Provide tours, demonstrations, customer/user training, as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or relative technical field required
10+ years of product management experience, with at least 7 years in senior leadership roles
5+ years of product design and development in manufacturing required
Proven success managing global consumer product portfolios
Strong technical and business acumen, with the ability to translate complex requirements into clear product direction
Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a matrixed, multinational environment
Expertise in product development methodologies and lifecycle management
Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and decision‑making skills
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period)
401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
Paid holidays and earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service
One paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year
Global company with small company feel
Casual work attire
Complimentary snack and coffee/tea to keep you fueled
Onsite cafeteria offering a variety of convenient options
Onsite Physical Therapist
Onsite Fitness center
Public Transit access
Company
Oregon Tool
Oregon Tool is a cutting-tool powerhouse platform that specializes in forestry, garden, farming, agriculture, and concrete cutting tools.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$156M2025-02-20Debt Financing· $156M
2021-07-14Acquired
1999-08-27IPO
Leadership Team
Terry Hames
Chief Financial Officer
Mary Kahl
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
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