Own and lead the North America Product Roadmap in alignment with global platform strategies.
Drive PPI (Pre‑Product Innovation), NPI (New Product Innovation) initiatives.
Champion a culture of innovation, customer‑centric design, and product excellence.
Provide high‑level direction to engineering resources supporting new product development and sustaining activities.
Ensure product development priorities align with business strategy, market needs, and financial objectives.
Lead Technical Product Managers/Product Specialists across all product categories.
Act as a key partner to Sales, Marketing, Key Accounts, and major customers to ensure product performance meets market needs.
Ensure all products meet North American safety, certification, and legal compliance requirements.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field; Master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of leadership experience in product development, engineering leadership, or technical management within electromechanical, building products, or automation sectors.
Proven success leading cross‑functional teams and managing complex product portfolios.
Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, certifications, codes, and safety standards.
Experience working with global, multi‑site engineering or product organizations.
Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
Excellent communication, leadership, and customer‑facing skills.
Experience in automated door systems, industrial entrance solutions, or building access technologies preferred.