Director of Product Management

About Milwaukee Electronics – Products DivisionMilwaukee Electronics is a privately held, family-owned Electronics Manufacturing Services company with over 70 years of engineering and manufacturing excellence. In addition to our core EMS business, Milwaukee Electronics operates a proprietary Products Division serving the material handling and industrial automation markets.This role is ideal for a hands‑on product leader from the material handling industry who thrives at the intersection of strategy, engineering, and operations, while also building products that matter.SummaryThe Director of Product Management provides strategic and operational leadership for Products’ technical product portfolio. This role owns the full product lifecycle, from market discovery and roadmap development through commercialization, cost optimization, and portfolio performance.The Director partners closely with Engineering, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Marketing to ensure products are customer‑driven, profitable, and scalable. Success in this role requires strong industry insight, financial acumen, and the ability to translate market needs into executable product strategies.Key Outcomes & Performance AreasSustainable portfolio revenue growth and margin expansionSuccessful launch and lifecycle management of new productsImproved product quality, reliability, and warranty performanceStrong customer satisfaction and Voice of Customer alignmentA high‑performing, engaged Product Management teamCore ResponsibilitiesOwn and communicate the product vision and multi‑year roadmap, grounded in customer needs, competitive intelligence, and material handling market trendsTranslate market and customer requirements into clear product requirements and technical specifications for engineering and development teamsPartner with Marketing to define Voice of Customer (VoC) insights, go‑to‑market strategies, and compelling value propositionsBuild and defend business cases, including cost targets, pricing strategy, and financial return analysisEstablish and manage product portfolio KPIs, reporting on performance, margin, lifecycle stage, and strategic alignmentCollaborate with Sales through key customer engagements, channel strategy, product training, and opportunity planningIdentify and evaluate new growth opportunities, including adjacent product categories, new markets, regions, or channelsPartner with Operations and Supply Chain to drive cost reduction, quality improvement, and supply continuityLead continuous improvement of product, sales, and marketing processes to increase speed, consistency, and effectivenessProvide people leadership, including hiring, coaching, performance management, development planning, and budget ownershipPerform other duties as needed to support business growthRequired Skills & CapabilitiesProven, results‑driven product leader with the ability to convert strategy into executionStrong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex technical and commercial concepts to diverse audiencesDemonstrated ability to influence cross‑functional teams without direct authorityExceptional leadership skills with a collaborative, accountability‑driven approachAdvanced business and financial acumen, including ROI, IRR, EVA, and product P&L managementAbility to prioritize multiple initiatives using financial impact and strategic alignmentExperience managing engineered, industrial products across multiple sites or regionsDeep understanding of material handling, industrial automation, or closely related engineered systemsEducationM.B.A. PreferredBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Product Leadership, or a related field required (or equivalent experience)Experience RequirementsMinimum 10 years of progressive Product Management experienceStrong preference for candidates with direct material handling industry experience (e.g., conveyors, automation systems, controls, engineered industrial products)Experience working closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and operations in an industrial environmentWhy Join Milwaukee Electronics - Products Division?Opportunity to lead and shape a growing products business with strong executive supportBacking of a financially stable, family‑owned manufacturing companyAbility to make a visible impact on product strategy, innovation, and customer outcomesCollaborative culture that values engineering excellence, accountability, and continuous improvementMILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-228-5000 or hr@milwaukeeelectronics.com.For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov).Because this job has access to controlled technology, we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable, if an individual is not a U.S. person, our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position.Upon hire, the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S., as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B.