[Remote] Director of Product Management - Commercial Vehicles / Off-Highway
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Director of Product Management to lead their global product management team and drive key product strategies. This role involves owning the product lifecycle, aligning product strategy with market dynamics, and ensuring cross-functional integration to position the company as a market leader in the industrial space.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a global product management organization
- Perform product management of NA designed HMI, Shifters, Power Electronics and Throttle Controls
- Define and lead market, product requirements and overall product strategy across Mobility, Industrial Low Voltage Controllers, HMI, Power Electronics, Shifters, Actuators, Sensors and Electronic Throttle Controls in alignment with Curtiss-Wright;s strategic and financial objectives
- Establish clear where‑to‑play and how‑to‑win choices by segment, application, region, and customer
- Recommend portfolio actions including investment, acceleration, localization, rationalization, partnerships, acquisitions, or exits based on market attractiveness, competitive position, and return on investment
- Build deep understanding of end markets, customer applications, buying criteria, technology trends, and competitor strategies
- Lead disciplines such as voice of customer, product benchmarking, market segmentation, win/loss analysis, and competitive intelligence to shape portfolio and roadmap priorities
- Ensure Curtiss-Wright products deliver differentiated customer value and clear competitive advantage
- Own end‑to‑end product lifecycle management from concept through launch, scale, refresh, and retirement
- Craft and manage product roadmaps that align with aggressive launch timelines and growth ambitions
- Prioritize development resources toward the highest‑value opportunities and ensure disciplined business case justification for new product initiatives
- Drive faster time‑to‑market and increased focus through portfolio simplification and roadmap prioritization
- Partner with Sales and Marketing to define value propositions, positioning, pricing strategies, and go‑to‑market plans
- Enable sales teams with product training, application messaging, and commercial tools that improve pipeline quality and win rates
- Engage directly with key customers and strategic accounts as a senior product authority
- Own portfolio‑level performance including revenue growth, margin expansion, product mix, and pricing effectiveness
- Lead annual and long‑range portfolio planning in partnership with Finance and Operations
- Identify and execute opportunities for margin improvement, complexity reduction, and cost‑productivity
- Serve as the integrator across Engineering, Operations, Sales, Finance, and Marketing to ensure aligned execution
- Establish strong portfolio governance, prioritization, and decision‑making processes
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Engineering, Technical, Business, Marketing, or a related discipline
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Product Management, Product Strategy, or related commercial leadership roles within industrial, CV, off-highway, heavy-duty, mobility or manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-category product portfolios across electronic, electromechanical, or HMI products
- Proven success developing and executing product market strategies and market share roadmaps within OES (CV and Industrial OEMs) and/or IAM channels
- Strong background in new product development, lifecycle management, pricing, and profitability optimization
- Prior ownership or strong influence over portfolio financial performance, including revenue growth, margin, and investment prioritization
- Data-driven decision maker with strong business acumen and attention to operational rigor
- Proficiency with standard business tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and CRM; comfort using data to drive alignment and accountability
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Referral Program
- Competitive Pay
- Recognition
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Inclusive & Supportive Culture
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