Director, Global Product Management

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Job Summary

The Director of Product Management will lead the global product management function for electric motors and control systems serving the Off-Highway and Commercial Vehicle markets. This role is responsible for defining the global product strategy, managing the product portfolio and product lifecycle, and driving profitable growth. The position will collaborate closely with R&D, Sales, Operations, and Regional teams to ensure alignment between market needs, product innovation, and business objectives.

Job Description

• Product Strategy & Roadmap
  • Define and own the global product vision, strategy, and roadmap for motors and control products
  • Analyze industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities. and to stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
  • Align product strategy with company’s long-term objectives and market positioning.
• Product Lifecycle Management
  • Leading & Managing the complete product lifecycle (incl. input from ideation and new product definition, portfolio positioning, product portfolio management, systematic planning / introduction / transition / phase-out of products etc.) focusing on the global releases, global phase-in/ phase outs, etc..
  • Ensure strong business cases, pricing strategies, and ROI justification for new product investments.
  • Monitor product performance and profitability; initiate corrective actions where required.
• Market & Customer Engagement
  • Understand market and customer requirements, and their impacts on the offering portfolios and solutions. Act as the voice of the customer, ensuring customer requirements are translated into product features and performance.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key OEMs and channel partners in the Off-Highway and Commercial Vehicle markets.
  • Partner with Sales and Marketing to support go-to-market strategies, launches, and key account development.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Drive product line profitability and growth in line with company targets.
  • Develop annual product line business plans including revenue, margin, and investment requirements.
  • Support strategic decisions on make/buy, technology partnerships, and regional product customization.

Additional Job Details

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Product Management or related roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven track record managing global product portfolios in industrial equipment, automotive, or electrification sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Off-Highway machinery and/or Commercial Vehicle markets, including electrification trends.
• Experience with motors, power electronics, or control systems strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in launching new products, growing market share, and achieving financial targets.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with ability to engage senior stakeholders and customers globally.
• Willingness to travel internationally (30–40%).

Languages

• REQUIRED: English (business fluency)
• Mandarin and Other language skills are helpful

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinker with execution focus
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Ability to work in Matrix Org
• Operates with Nidec Values
• Customer-oriented mindset and Customer Focus
• Problem Solving
• Change Management
• Results-driven with focus on profitability and growth
• Complexity Management
• Being resilient
• Cross-cultural collaboration and global perspective.
• Effective Communicates

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.