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Gates Co Global Product Line Manager in Englewood, Colorado
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
WHAT TO EXPECT As Gates Corporation looks into the future, Product Line Management (PLM) has been identified as a crucial role that will drive the next phase of our company's growth. Located in our Englewood office, you will be reporting to the Global Product Line Director - Hydraulic Hose and Assemblies. This role is involved in the development and implementation of product line strategic plans, including market and competitive analysis and identifying strategic initiatives that drive profitable growth. The PLM will lay out product roadmaps and work with engineering to lay out technology roadmaps that support these product roadmaps. You will support the formulation of all short-term and long-term objectives and business plans for their product line, including meeting orders, sales, market share, price realization, profitability, VA/VE, quality, delivery and vitality metrics. Your objective will be to identify, justify and select new product development projects and marketing programs to obtain desired growth in incoming orders and sales and achieve profitability targets. This is an opportunity to collaborate with technical resources to manage the portfolio of organic investments in the product line across the entire product lifecycle from ideation through to commercialization and end-of-life! You'll be working with sales and customers to capture VOC and incorporate it into product planning and execution. You'll be coordinating with operations to ensure the manufacturability and delivery of product per growth projections. Key responsibilities: Supporting P&L for the product line, including strategic planning and tactical managing to achieve financial and other operating metrics. Conducting voice of the customer interviews and feeding customer desires into internal organization through customer visits, industry association participation, and competitive research. Acting as overall project manager for the NPD process for the product line to achieve desired results. Ensuring that feature, quality, and cost objectives are reached and that schedules are kept. Preparing required Market Launch materials. Documenting product specs, strategy, plans, and training need Leading all aspects of the new product launch process and commercialization. Maintaining current knowledge and expertise of product engineering technologies, new product designs, competitor capabilities and practices, market conditions, and market channels in order to develop short-term and long-term product design and necessary manufacturing strategies. Developing and coordinating marketing communications materials for all sales channels, internal and external. Continually analyzing and interpreting customer questions, requirements, or problems. Supporting the preparation of effective quotations, bids, and related negotiation documentation for the sales of products produced by the company.
ABOUT YOU Bachelor's degree is required. Preference for Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business or Marketing. Minimum of 5 years of experience in product line management, marketing, outside field sales, application and/or product engineering, or business development, along with evidence of continued career progression. Preferred: experience in at least 2 of the aforementioned roles. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, including international travel. Strong written nd verbal communication skills and ability to influence with and without authority. High Level interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence across multiple levels within the company and locations, including establishing global partnerships. Strategic mindset and strong business acumen. Global work experience and perspective is preferred. Change management leadership capability. Ability to adapt quickly to change and drive change. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
PAY & BENEFITS Full-Time Salary Range: $118,420 - $150,000 Bonus Eligible Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match Tuition Reimbursement
WHY GATES? Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as "One Gates" and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
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