Product Manager - Aftermarket Parts

Summary

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC is seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead product planning and execution for aftermarket parts. The role focuses on product strategy, lifecycle management, cross-functional collaboration, market research, customer insights, product launches, and data-driven optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategies aligned with company objectives and customer needs
• Define a clear product roadmap, prioritizing features and functionality to ensure timely and effective delivery
• Conduct ongoing market research to identify trends, competitive dynamics, and growth opportunities
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to communicate product vision, goals, and progress
• Lead product lifecycle management from ideation to end-of-life, ensuring smooth transitions and clear communication throughout
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes, collaborating with engineering and design teams
• Oversee product development to ensure it aligns with specifications, timelines, and quality standards
• Define and monitor product KPIs and make data-driven decisions to enhance performance and customer satisfaction
• Act as a bridge between engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to ensure seamless collaboration
• Lead regular check-ins and updates on product progress to stakeholders and leadership teams
• Partner with marketing to develop go-to-market strategies, including positioning, messaging, and launch plans
• Work closely with sales and support teams to understand customer feedback, pain points, and feature requests
• Gather and analyze customer insights through research, surveys, and user feedback to drive product enhancements
• Benchmark and analyze competitor products to maintain and enhance our market position
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies that may impact our products or customer experience

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field required
• At least 3 years of experience in product management
• Proven track record of managing product lifecycles, from ideation to launch and ongoing optimization
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision-making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Customer-focused mindset with an understanding of the importance of delivering exceptional user experiences
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of autonomy
• Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending and minimal lifting
• MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus
• ERP experience, SAP preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field required
• At least 3 years of experience in product management
• Proven track record of managing product lifecycles, from ideation to launch and ongoing optimization
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision-making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Customer-focused mindset with an understanding of the importance of delivering exceptional user experiences
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of autonomy
• Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending and minimal lifting

Nice to Haves

• MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus
• ERP experience, SAP preferred

Benefits

• Remote workplace location