Product Manager I
Posting Start Date: 4/8/26
Job Location (Short): Elko, Nevada, USA, 89801 | Ft. Meade, Florida, USA, 33841 | Gillette, Wyoming, USA, 82718 | Kilgore, Texas, USA, 75662 | Longview, Texas, USA, 75603
Requisition ID: 34388
Onsite or Remote:
Key Job Responsibilities- Develop and maintain strategic product plan, including market requirements, competitive landscape, gaps, product positioning, lifecycle, pricing, operations footprint and product support plan. Assist with compiling the master plan for the Surface Products Division
- Use available tools and computer systems to analyze sales history, win / loss reports, forecasted opportunities and product market share to understand current market position and establish desired growth positioning.
- Oversee current product offerings through revision of product pricing, product applicability, and configurations. Evaluate requests from the field and participate in project definition meetings to ensure compliance to customer requirements.
- Create ideas and define need for new product introductions and develop business case justifications to determine feasibility.
- Guide product development through engagement in Concept and Design Phases. Continually evaluate and adjust Business Plan and Functional Specification through the NPD process based on customer feedback (VOC).
- Visit customers and regional facilities to present products, build relationships and understand applications, requirements and market. Host factory visits from customers.
- Create marketing materials for products with Marketing Communications, including presentations, competitive comparisons, case studies, value propositions, brochures, videos, literature and promotional materials.
- Work with Regional Leadership teams and Regional Sales Managers to develop appropriate strategies and sales targets for Non-OE Aftermarket shovel, drill electric drive truck bodies (EDTs) and dragline products.
- Participate in Product Reliability Review Board (PRRB) to help clarify, prioritize and solve product issues. Review applicable cases and opportunities to assure prompt responses to technical questions, issues, and opportunities.
- Perform research on industry conditions, product performance and competitive activity. Build and leverage relationships with customers, Region sales & service personnel, and other suppliers in the industry to achieve the level of expertise needed to properly position our products. Prepare technical presentations and present at industry conferences.
Qualifications/Requirements- A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Marketing or related field is required.
- 5-10 years of experience in product management, product development, or product marketing is required.
- Direct industry experience with Surface Mining Products is desired.
- Must have excellent communication and public speaking skills with an ability to demonstrate confidence in material knowledge.
- Technical aptitude and experience with market analysis, strategic planning, and equipment sales is desired.
- Minimum 50% travel.
Additional InformationCompany Benefits Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
- 401k and/or employee savings programs
- Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
- Employee and family assistance programs
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee learning and development programs
