Vice President of Product Development
Company Description
Diesel Technology Company is a United States–based organization headquartered at 4300 44th St SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The company operates in the diesel technology sector, providing products and solutions that support industrial, commercial, and transportation applications. Team members collaborate across functions to drive innovation, efficiency, and reliability in diesel-related products and services. The organization values technical excellence, practical problem-solving, and long-term customer relationships, offering professionals opportunities to contribute to impactful, real-world solutions. Role Description The Vice President of Product Development is a full-time, remote role responsible for leading the end-to-end product development lifecycle for Diesel Technology Company’s portfolio. This role oversees product strategy, roadmap creation, and execution while coordinating cross-functional teams in engineering, operations, marketing, and sales. Day-to-day responsibilities include defining product vision, prioritizing initiatives, setting performance metrics, and monitoring progress against strategic goals. The Vice President will guide project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and quality standards to ensure timely and successful product launches. This position also focuses on market analysis, customer feedback integration, and continuous improvement to maintain competitive advantage and support business growth.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong Product Management and Product Development skills, including experience managing product lifecycles and roadmaps. Candidates should possess robust Project Management skills to oversee complex initiatives, manage timelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess advanced Analytical Skills to interpret market data, performance metrics, and financial outcomes to inform product decisions. Candidates should possess Strategic Planning skills to define long-term product direction, align priorities with business objectives, and drive growth. Extensive leadership experience in product development or related technical fields, preferably within industrial or technology-driven industries. Demonstrated ability to lead distributed teams and operate effectively in a remote work environment. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related discipline; an advanced degree (MBA or similar) is beneficial. Experience with diesel technology, industrial equipment, or related sectors is a plus.