Product Manager 1-3 - Aftermarket

LOCATION: Avon / Ohio (US-OH), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 9547 | JOB GRADE: 0

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid

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Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Position Summary:

This position is accountable for guiding the success of a defined aftermarket product portfolio—scaled in scope, complexity, and strategic importance according to level (1–3). The role drives growth and profitability across all aftermarket sales channels (OES & IAM) and leads cross-functional execution across the full product lifecycle, including ideation, development, commercialization, and end-of-life.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and implement aftermarket product portfolio strategy, including ideation, development, launch, and end‑of‑life.
• Own profitability levers: cost reductions, growth initiatives, pricing, and market analysis.
• Collaborate with Product Group Director to develop STRAP, MOP, and Risk/Opportunity outputs; present to Business Unit leadership and drive delivery.
• Lead multifunctional integrated program teams with strong customer and sales interface.
• Manage E&O, warranty investigations, RFQs, and Sales Planning.
• Lead new product introductions, change management, and ongoing Cost & Savings (C&S).
• Engage with R&D and Product Owners to ensure robust business cases and aftermarket representation.
• Deliver periodic executive updates on portfolio performance.
• Build strong customer relationships with key aftermarket stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends and define short-, mid-, and long‑term strategies.
• Develop deep knowledge of Bendix products and aftermarket distribution dynamics.

PRODUCT MANAGER 1 — AFTERMARKET

Scope & Impact:

• Manages a narrower portfolio with low-to-moderate complexity.
• Executes established strategies; supports strategic planning inputs.

Decision-Making & Autonomy:

• Works under guidance; escalates complex trade-offs.
• Contributes to pricing, forecasting, and business case inputs.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Leads defined workstreams within integrated teams.
• Builds foundational influence across cross-functional groups.

Customer Engagement:

• Leads defined workstreams within integrated teams.
• Builds foundational influence across cross-functional groups.

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with Bendix systems: electrical, safety, air brake.
• Basic understanding of component performance.
• Foundational strategic planning exposure.
• General trucking industry awareness.

Experience:

• 1-3 years of product management, marketing, or R&D.
• Familiarity with heavy‑duty truck/bus/automotive markets.
• Bendix product knowledge preferred.

Skills:

• Foundational strategic thinking.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Analytical and research capabilities.
• Ability to work within hybrid matrix environments.

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PRODUCT MANAGER 2 — AFTERMARKET

Scope & Impact:

• Manages a broader or multi‑line portfolio with moderate complexity and revenue impact.
• Drives product growth, profitability, and lifecycle performance.

Decision-Making & Autonomy:

• Operates independently; frames cost/price/mix/capacity trade-offs.
• Develops and assesses business cases.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Leads full cross-functional program teams.
• Mentors others and contributes to best‑practice sharing across PGs..

Customer Engagement:

• Builds strong customer relationships and supports account strategies.
• Influences customer decisions and ensures portfolio sustainability.

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of Bendix systems.
• Technical knowledge of system components.
• Intermediate knowledge of manufacturing and design processes.
• Proficient in business case and P&L development.
• Intermediate trucking industry understanding.

Experience:

• 5+ years of product management, marketing, or R&D.
• In‑depth heavy‑duty truck/bus/automotive market knowledge.
• Skilled in project management.

Skills:

• Excellent strategic and visionary thinking.
• Strong prioritization and resource management.
• Ability to understand complex problems and develop solutions.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Success in hybrid matrix organization.

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PRODUCT MANAGER 3 — AFTERMARKET

Scope & Impact:

• Owns a complex, strategically critical portfolio with significant revenue/profit impact.
• Shapes long‑term portfolio vision for North America; contributes globally.

Decision-Making & Autonomy:

• Operates with high autonomy; makes enterprise‑level decisions.
• Leads strategy, capital planning, and potentially M&A assessments.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Recognized aftermarket expert; leads major cross‑functional initiatives.
• Mentors Project Managers and Product Owners.

Customer Engagement:

• Builds executive-level customer relationships.
• Shapes competitive strategy and external positioning.

Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of Bendix systems.
• Expert understanding of manufacturing, cost structures, and system design.
• Extensive strategic planning and P&L expertise.
• Advanced industry and regulatory knowledge.

Experience:

• 7+ years of product management, marketing, or R&D.
• Proven expertise in heavy‑duty truck/bus/automotive markets.
• Highly experienced in project/program management.

Skills:

• Advanced strategic and visionary thinking.
• Exceptional analytics, communication, negotiation, and leadership.
• Strong global collaboration and enterprise influence.

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Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business required.
• Master’s/MBA preferred.
• Green Belt certification is preferred.

Position Requirements:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Avon, Ohio is $75,900 to $158,200 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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