Directing the product lines from concept to life cycle management, this role drives profitable growth, customer value, operational flexibility, and market leadership. The Director of Product Management develops product strategy, guides innovation priorities, and aligns cross-functional teams around initiatives that support the company's long-term growth objectives.
Responsibilities
Develop, coach, and lead a team of Product Managers, establishing performance expectations, talent development plans, succession readiness, and organizational capability to support Stellar
Define and lead product strategy, vision, roadmaps, and portfolio priorities for service truck equipment, balancing customer needs, manufacturing capability, profitability, speed to market, competitive positioning, and long-term growth
Use data, market insight, and performance metrics to guide product decisions, including sales forecasts, portfolio health, customer value, profitability, competitive trends, industry requirements, and opportunities for differentiation
Lead cross-functional product execution with sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, service, and leadership teams to align priorities, remove barriers, support brand, regulatory, and safety requirements, and deliver product commitments
Build and lead a high-performing product management team by setting objectives, clarifying responsibilities, supporting open communication, reinforcing company values through behavior, and adapting roles as business needs evolve
Maintain strong customer, dealer, field, and industry engagement to understand unmet needs, validate product direction, support industry association involvement, and ensure product decisions reflect real-world service truck applications
Develop and maintain a multi-year innovation pipeline aligned with customer needs, technology trends, competitive threats, and strategic growth opportunities
Partner with leadership to shape, communicate, and execute the Company
Understand competitive positioning, customer needs, market economics, and business metrics to identify threats, opportunities, and areas for product differentiation
Analyze industry trends, leading indicators and market changes
Assist with coordinated due diligence regarding acquisition opportunities
Lead special strategic projects as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Proven work experience in product management
Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in machinery, work truck equipment, service truck applications, manufacturing processes, and associated technologies
Strong customer-facing capabilities, with the ability to engage customers, dealers, and field teams to understand needs, communicate product direction, and represent the Company professionally
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Experience with or working knowledge of new product development processes, including concept evaluation, requirements definition, cross-functional development, launch readiness, and post-launch feedback
Strong product judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate trade-offs, make sound recommendations, and lead decisions in ambiguous or fast-changing situations
Demonstrated leadership through influence, with the ability to align cross-functional teams, guide priorities, drive accountability, and support timely decisions that balance customer, operational, and business needs
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to translate product strategy, market insight, and business priorities into clear direction
Good understanding of company policies, procedures, and operating standards, with the ability to apply them consistently while supporting practical, growth-oriented decision-making
Excellent interpersonal and team management skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Numerical abilities and problem-solving attitude
5 or more years of product management, product leadership, or related commercial leadership experience is preferred, with demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple product lines, and drive growth in a manufacturing or equipment-focused business
Bachelor
Demonstrates a strong understanding of how technology supports product management, business decision-making, customer insight, and cross-functional execution
Actively utilizes AI-enabled tools, data platforms, enterprise systems, and other technology resources to improve productivity, analyze information, identify opportunities, and support faster, more informed decisions
Maintains curiosity and adaptability with emerging technology, with the ability to learn, evaluate, and apply new tools that will be needed to support product strategy, innovation, and scalable business growth
Nice to have:
Director-level experience
Important Details
Travel: Regular travel is required based on business needs; some out-of-area, out-of-state, and international travel is expected, which may include weekends
Other conditions: Must have and maintain a valid driver
About the Company
Stellar leads product lines from concept through life cycle management to drive profitable growth, customer value, operational flexibility, and market leadership.
