Global Product Manager – Specialty & Gearing

Role Overview

• Develop and execute global product strategies aligned with business objectives and target market segments.
• Define product roadmaps, including new product development, line extensions, and rationalization.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer engagement to identify growth opportunities.
• Translate application and customer requirements into product specifications and value propositions.
• Lead cross-functional product development from concept through commercialization.
• Partner with engineering to ensure technical feasibility, performance, and cost targets are met.
• Define product requirements, business cases, and success metrics.
• Ensure validation, testing, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Work closely with sales and application engineering teams to support New Business Opportunities (NBO).
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and manufacturing to ensure scalability and product availability.
• Align with marketing on product positioning, messaging, and customer value communication.
• Develop global go-to-market strategies, including pricing, segmentation, and channel approaches.
• Support sales enablement through training, tools, and customer-facing materials.
• Participate in key customer engagements and strategic opportunities.
• Monitor product performance through sales data, margin analysis, and customer feedback.
• Drive continuous improvement including cost optimization and feature enhancements.
• Manage lifecycle stages including launch, growth, maturity, and end-of-life transitions.
• Capture structured feedback from customers, application engineering, and field teams.
• Maintain awareness of market trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required
• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in product management or related roles in automation or industrial systems
• Experience with geared motors preferred
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and product launches
• Experience working in global environments
• Strong understanding of motion control systems, electric motors, and gearing technologies
• Proven ability to manage complex product portfolios in global markets
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Customer-focused mindset with experience supporting application-driven product development.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
• Encouraging diversity in the workplace