Product Manager - Airflex

Responsible for the strategy, planning, and growth of the Airflex product portfolio. Goal is to ensure that the products meet the needs of the target markets and achieve the business objectives of BU Projects, Systems & Services.

Airflex industrial clutches and brakes are world-renowned for their superior performance, long life and high quality. These outstanding drivetrain products are widely used across many industries, including mining, marine, paper, metalworking, oil and gas, can manufacturing, laundry, logging, roll form and grinding.

Job Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

• Conduct market research and Voice of Customer to identify customer needs, market trends, and competition.
• Develop and maintain a product roadmap for Airflex product lines that outlines the product's vision, short & long term strategy.
• Execution of the bi-annual product performance and strategy review.
• Own the growth map (sales initiatives and NDP process) for Airflex products, follow up with sales teams to provide support and ensure progress
• Define product requirements and prioritize them based on customer feedback, business goals, and resource constraints.
• Work with cross-functional teams, such as engineering, sales and marketing, to deliver the product to meet the requirements of the market.
• Monitor product performance and analyze metrics, such as opportunity pipeline, sales and profitability, to identify areas for improvement.
• Communicate with stakeholders, including customers and partners, to gather feedback and align product strategy with business objectives.
• Outline the marketing strategy incl. promotion material and online presence.
• Participate in exhibitions where applicable to gather market intel and participate as subject matter expert for your products.
• Manage the product lifecycle, including product launch, updates, and end-of-life decisions.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or other related fields
• 5+ years of working experience in B2B, preferably from the industrial environment.
• Product management, project management, sales or engineering background.
• Strong understanding of the target markets for dry running industrial brake & clutch products.
• Must be able to work in the US, without sponsorship, both now and in the future.

Job Criteria:

• Strong passion to drive the business, self-motivated, and result oriented
• Communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Able to balance competing priorities
• Ability to make data-driven decisions

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder's mindset "action speaks louder than words", we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.