Senior Director, Product Line (Professional Development)

SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (ITC), Performance Review Institute (PRI) and SAE International (SAE), deliver shared solutions to industry's common challenges.

Join us and create a higher standard for a better world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy and Development - Products, Programs & Services
  • Develop and execute product strategies aligned with company goals and market trends
  • Create and maintain product roadmaps, defining winning product features for specific market segments
  • Lead the conceptualization and development of new products, working closely with cross-functional teams
• Market Analysis and Customer Engagement
  • Own and drive comprehensive market research initiatives to identify customer needs, industry trends, and competitive landscapes
  • Proactively lead and manage customer engagement activities, including organizing focus groups, conducting interviews, and facilitating feedback sessions to gather critical insights for product improvements
  • Take full ownership of generating awareness and enthusiasm for the product line among customers and integration partners through strategic marketing initiatives and targeted outreach programs
  • Develop and implement data-driven strategies to analyze market dynamics and customer behavior, translating findings into actionable product enhancements and market positioning
  • Serve as the primary driver for building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers and industry influencers to ensure the product line remains competitive and relevant
• Financial Management
  • Assume full P&L responsibility for the product line, ensuring business objectives are achieved
  • Develop pricing strategies and implement price increase models to drive profitability
  • -Create and manage product forecasts and budgets
• Team Leadership and Collaboration
  • Lead cross-functional project teams, including functional shared services, i.e., marketing , sales, customer success, IT resource development Collaborate with sales teams to develop effective go-to-market strategies
  • Provide technical expertise and act as a liaison between customers and internal teams
• Product Lifecycle Management
  • Implement and oversee product lifecycle management processes
  • Monitor product performance and make data-driven decisions for improvements or discontinuation
  • Manage end-of-life activities for products nearing obsolescence

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred
  • 12+ years of experience with 5+ in a product management or related role
  • Proven track record of successful product launches and lifecycle management
• Skills and Competencies
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools and project management software
  • Deep understanding of market dynamics and customer needs in the relevant industry
• Personal Attributes
  • Results-driven with a focus on meeting and exceeding targets
  • Innovative problem-solver with the ability to navigate complex challenges
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education and Experience
  • MBA preferred

• Hybrid/office-based role with flexibility if/when aligned to company needs
• Standard business hours; flexibility required for global collaboration and product launches.
• Travel up to 25-30% for customer visits, trade shows, and cross-site collaboration.
• Primarily computer/office work with occasional light lifting or attending events.
• Reports to Vice President - Product Line and works closely with cross-functional teams across marketing, sales, R&D, and operations.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive product innovation and business growth in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about products, customer-focused, and ready to lead a product line to success in the marketplace.

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ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

SAE IndustryTechnologies Consortia (SAE ITC)enables organizations to define and pilot best practices. SAE ITC industry stakeholders are able to work together to effectively solve common problems, achieve mutual benefit for industry, and create business value.

The Performance Review Institute (PRI)is the world leader in facilitating collaborative supply chain oversight programs, quality management systems approvals, and professional development in industries where safety and quality are shared values.

SAE International (SAEI)is a global organization serving the mobility sector, predominantly in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries, fostering innovation, and enabling engineering professionals. Since 1905, SAE has harnessed the collective wisdom of engineers around the world to create industry-enabling standards. Likewise, SAE members have advanced their knowledge and understanding of mobility engineering through our information resources, professional development, and networking.

Fullsight is a shared services group working across three affiliate organizations, SAE ITC, SAE International, and Performance Review Institute (PRI), uniformly delivering HR, IT, Legal, Customer Success, Finance, and Procurement services, which enables us to distribute resources across all parts of our businesses.

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