As
Director, Product Management of the Litchfield team, you will lead the Service & Aftermarket product portfolio from strategy and development through launch and retirement. This role connects customer needs with product priorities, leads the Product Management team, and drives profitable growth through sound investment decisions.
We are a journey of continuous growth - now looking for our next star - a passionate
Director of Product Management. This position reports to Vice President, Service & Aftermarket with position located either in our Litchfield or Chicago office. If based out of the Chicago office, travel will be required to Litchfield monthly.
General Responsibilities- Set portfolio strategy, product roadmaps, and category growth plans aligned with Service & Aftermarket goals.
- Use customer feedback, market trends, competitor analysis, and emerging technologies to identify growth opportunities and define product requirements.
- Build business cases and prioritize investments with Finance based on customer demand, competitive position, strategic fit, and financial returns, including NPV, IRR, and payback.
- Lead the innovation pipeline and cross-functional stage-gate reviews to ensure projects meet strategic, financial, and operational requirements.
- Manage products throughout their lifecycle, deciding where to grow, defend, simplify, replace, or retire product lines.
- Coordinate launch readiness across supply chain, sales, marketing, training, and customer support; review results against approved business cases.
- Track revenue, margin, working capital, and portfolio health; lead pricing and margin improvements with Finance and recommend actions to executive leadership.
- Lead and develop the Product Management team, strengthen cross-functional processes and accountability, and advise the Vice President, Service & Aftermarket.
What do we offer?You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
- 401 (k) with company match
- PTO
- Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Tuition assistance
- Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
- Employee discounts on our incredible products
- Opportunities to make an impact
SKILLS & REQUIREMENTSThe ideal candidate for this role will bring demonstrated success in (operational/engineering/manufacturing/etc.) environment. Additionally, they will have acquired the following qualifications and experiences:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field. Preferred MBA or advanced business degree.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Product Management, Portfolio Management, Category Management, Strategy, or Marketing.
- Demonstrated success managing complex product portfolios and business cases.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority.
- Proven ability to translate customer and market insights into profitable growth opportunities.
- Preferred experience in:
- Marine, automotive aftermarket, powersports, industrial products, outdoor recreation, or related industry experience.
- Experience with stage-gate product development methodologies.
- Global sourcing or supplier management experience.
- Experience working in a distribution, aftermarket, or technical products environment.
To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:
- Balance growth, customer value, profitability, market conditions, and organizational capabilities.
- Use data, financial analysis, and sound judgment to set priorities and turn strategy into action.
- Communicate clearly and build alignment across executive, commercial, technical, and operational teams, including without direct authority.
- Develop people, set clear accountability, and encourage customer focus and continuous improvement.
Dometic's Core ValuesTo thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values - Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.
Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.
Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!
