Global Product Line Manager - Digital Solutions

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

What To Expect

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Englewood office, the Global Product Line Manager (GPLM) - Digital Solutions will report to Senior Manager, Global Product Line Management - Digital Solutions - Fluid Power. In this position, you will work with technical and IT resources to develop the strategy and manage the portfolio of Gates digital product line across the entire product lifecycle; from ideation to commercialization and end-of-life. You will work with global sales, distributors and customers to capture VOC and incorporate it into product and technical roadmaps that will deliver industry-leading digital solutions and Industrial IoT integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Drives the evolution of Connected Platforms that simplify the global application of Gates Fluid Power products, including digital tools like eCrimp, global adoption of Cortex�, and the integration with mechanical crimpers. such as the GC20 Crimper featuring Gates Cortex technology.
• Provide leadership to a cross-functional team in the development and enhancement of new IoT solutions and create a framework to measure adoption and successful implementation of new tools.
• Partner with global commercial teams on key initiatives and growth opportunities. Continually capture, analyze, and interpret customer questions, requirements, or problems, and translate them into digital solutions that simplify the application of Gates Hydraulics solutions for end users.
• Support P&L for the product line, including strategic planning and tactical execution to achieve financial and other operating metrics.
• Translate market trends, competitive activity, and growth opportunities into product and technical roadmaps with cross-functional buy-in (technical, operations, commercial, IT, procurement, etc.).
• Conduct voice-of-the-customer interviews and feed customer desires into the internal organization through customer visits, industry association participation, and competitive research.
• Assist in developing and driving the NPD process for the product line, including digital and IoT tools, to achieve desired results. Ensure that feature, quality, and cost objectives are reached and that schedules are kept. Prepare required commercialization materials - including documenting product specs, strategy, plans, training needs, etc.
• Lead new product launch process and commercialization for your initiatives.
• Develop and coordinate marketing communications materials for all global sales channels, internal and external.
• Work with Sales & Operations Planning and Operations functions to ensure the consistent supply of necessary products and supporting components.
• Identify opportunities to support product line growth via all sources, including product line extension, portfolio gap analysis, exploration of M&A targets, and due diligence.
  
  

Keys To Success

• High Level interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence across multiple levels within the company and locations, including establishing global partnerships.
• A solid understanding of digital technology; specifically, web-based and mobile applications.
• Strategic mindset and strong business acumen.
• Global work experience and perspective is preferred.
• Change management leadership capability.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and drive change.
  
  

About You

• Bachelor's degree required. Preference for a degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business or Marketing.
• 5+ years of professional experience in product line management, marketing, outside field sales, application and/or product engineering, or business development, along with evidence of continued career progression. Preferred: experience in at least 2 of the aforementioned roles.
• Preferred: experience with digital strategies or industrial services.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including international travel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence with and without authority.
• Excited to work in the office with great teammates.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
  
  

Pay & Benefits

• Full-Time
• Salary Range: $118,420 - $135,000
• Bonus Eligible
• Relocation is not provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

While we expect the best, we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of 'Dress for your Day' (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to your ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit www.gates.com/careers to learn more.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

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