[Remote] Director of Product Management Job Details | DRiV

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DRiV is seeking a highly analytical, strategic, and results-oriented Director of Product Management to lead its Shocks and Struts Product Category. The role is responsible for developing and executing category and go-to-market strategies, managing the product lifecycle and P&L, building product roadmaps, and leading a team of product managers while collaborating with sales, engineering, operations, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead execution of the product category strategy, go-to-market strategy and commercialization plan in collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Operations and other internal stakeholders
• Own product category’s P&L, driving profitability, margin improvement, and growth opportunities through product category reviews and sales pipeline execution
• Build and lead the multi-year product roadmap by identifying gaps, customer needs, and competitive opportunities through market research, internal analysis, and competitive benchmarking
• Lead the full product lifecycle, including profitability analysis, demand planning, and the new product development process
• Hire, train and manage a team of product managers and product analysts
• 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 financial results to executive leadership while influencing stakeholders and driving alignment on trade-offs and priorities

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• 12+ years of experience in a global matrix organization in product management, marketing, strategy, sales, project management, engineering, or another related field responsible for driving revenue growth
• 7+ years of direct team leadership experience and customer-facing experience in the automotive aftermarket or a comparable industry
• Demonstrated results in leading a P&L and presenting strategic plans to executive leadership
• Demonstrated ability to define, own, and execute strategy, aligned with business goals, customer needs, and commercial priorities
• Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to perform complex analyses to guide strategic recommendations
• Strong understanding of P&L, cost structures, financial modeling, and margin improvement strategies
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder-influencing skills, including experience engaging executive leadership
• Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and SAP systems
• Strong project management, critical thinking, and strategic prioritization
• 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
• Master's degree or equivalent

Benefits

• Preference – Southfield, MI; open to remote candidates

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