Senior Product Manager

DRiV

$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's preferred
  • 3+ years of direct team management experience
  • 7+ years in product management, marketing, or project management, ideally in automotive
  • Strong understanding of P&L management and financial modeling
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder-influencing skills, including VP-level engagement
  • Proficient in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and SAP systems
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute product strategy and commercialization plans for emissions
  • Own product line P&L, driving profitability and growth
  • Identify product gaps and customer needs through market research
  • Manage the full product lifecycle, including demand planning and profitability analysis
  • Lead cross-functional teams in product development and integration
  • Collaborate with various teams to deliver market-relevant solutions
  • Effectively communicate product vision and updates to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Opportunity for career advancement within a growing company
  • Exposure to cutting-edge industry practices
  • Cross-functional team leadership experience
  • Travel opportunities for professional growth
Full Job Description
JOB TITLE: Senior Product Manager, Emissions

Location: Grass Lake, MI or Southfield, MI

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly analytical, strategic, and results-oriented Senior Product Manager to lead the development, definition, and commercialization of emissions. This role requires exceptional product-strategy leadership and a strong ability to translate data-driven insights into clear recommendations that accelerate commercial performance. You will partner closely with technical, sales, and operational teams to define winning product portfolios, strengthen market positioning, and support the commercial organization in delivering world-class solutions for the light-vehicle product management team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop, manage, and execute the product strategy, go-to-market strategy and commercialization plan for emissions in collaboration with technical product management teams.
  • Own product line P&L, driving profitability, margin improvement, and growth opportunities through product line reviews and sales pipeline support.
  • Define product offerings by identifying gaps, customer needs, and competitive opportunities through market research, internal analysis, and competitive benchmarking.
  • Manage the full product lifecycle, including profitability analysis, demand planning, and the new product development process.
  • Lead cross-functional teams through product development, integration, and commercialization initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Collaborate with sales, engineering, purchasing and supply chain teams to execute product roadmaps, identify customer opportunities, and deliver solutions that meet market demand.
  • Communicate product vision and updates effectively across all levels, influencing stakeholders and driving alignment on trade-offs and priorities.


JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree or equivalent preferred


EXPERIENCE:
  • 3+ years of direct team management experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in product management, marketing, project management, or engineering, ideally in light vehicle aftermarket automotive industry.
  • 7+ years of experience managing cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with stage-gate product management processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to define, own, and execute product strategy, aligned with business goals, customer needs, and commercial priorities.
  • Exceptional analytical skills, including advanced Excel proficiency and the ability to perform complex adhoc analyses to guide strategic recommendations.
  • Strong understanding of P&L management, cost structures, financial modeling, and margin improvement strategies.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder-influencing skills, including experience engaging VP-level leadership.
  • Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and SAP systems.
  • Strong project management, critical thinking, and time management abilities.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%.
  • Strong leadership capacity with the ability to influence and drive alignment across multinational, cross-functional teams.
  • Comfortable representing the product organization externally and internally, enabling sales teams with clear positioning, product knowledge, and strategic insight.
  • Passion for building scalable products with a strong focus on customer experience.
  • Demonstrated competency in competitive benchmarking and market landscape assessments.
  • Ability to excel in ambiguous environments and solve complex challenges with professionalism, agility, and data-driven judgment.
  • Thrives in a go-fast environment and practices radical candor, communicating openly and directly to accelerate decision-making and team alignment.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • N/A


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Other Duties: Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be required

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