Global Product Manager (Hardware + Manufacturing)
Skyline Search Partners, Minneapolis, MN, United States
About the Company
We are partnering with a global manufacturing organization to hire a Global Product Manager to lead strategy and execution across a core hardware product portfolio. This role owns the full product lifecycle—from long-term vision and roadmap development to commercialization and financial performance—serving customers across retail, hospitality, and adjacent markets worldwide. This is a highly visible, strategic role that works cross-functionally across engineering, operations, sales, and marketing on a global scale.
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Responsibilities
Global Product Strategy & Leadership
Own global product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle for core hardware product lines
Drive long-term vision, investment planning, and portfolio growth initiatives
Develop business cases, including ROI, margin analysis, and financial modeling
Define product positioning, value propositions, and global requirements
Product Development & Lifecycle Management
Lead cross-functional teams through product development and stage-gate processes
Translate market needs into scalable engineering requirements
Manage product performance metrics including cost, quality, and lead time
Drive cost optimization initiatives and lifecycle planning (including end-of-life strategy)
Market Intelligence & Innovation
Conduct global market research and competitive benchmarking
Identify emerging trends and new market opportunities
Recommend product enhancements, extensions, and new product concepts
Identify white space opportunities and support strategic expansion initiatives
Go-to-Market & Commercial Execution
Partner with marketing on product launches, messaging, and collateral
Support global sales teams with training, tools, and customer engagement
Participate in trade shows and industry events (domestic and international)
Contribute to RFP/RFQ/RFI responses from a product and technical standpoint
Cross-Functional Leadership
Align stakeholders across engineering, operations, supply chain, and sales
Partner with operations to support global manufacturing strategy and optimization
Build relationships with key customers and strategic accounts
Drive portfolio simplification and standardization initiatives
Financial Ownership
Develop and execute global pricing strategies
Own revenue, cost, and profitability targets
Support annual planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
7+ years of product management experience
Experience in hardware, manufacturing, or physical product environments
Strong business and financial acumen (pricing, margins, ROI)
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a global environment
Preferred
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Advanced degree (MBA or similar)
Experience working with ERP systems
Exposure to global markets and international product launches
Core Competencies
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving ability
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, global environment
High attention to detail with a results-driven mindset
Additional Details
Hybrid work model based in the Minneapolis area
Travel required (domestic and international)
Why This Role
High-impact, global product leadership position
Ownership of a core revenue-generating product portfolio
Strong cross-functional visibility and influence
Opportunity to shape product strategy at scale
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.
We are partnering with a global manufacturing organization to hire a Global Product Manager to lead strategy and execution across a core hardware product portfolio. This role owns the full product lifecycle—from long-term vision and roadmap development to commercialization and financial performance—serving customers across retail, hospitality, and adjacent markets worldwide. This is a highly visible, strategic role that works cross-functionally across engineering, operations, sales, and marketing on a global scale.
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Responsibilities
Global Product Strategy & Leadership
Own global product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle for core hardware product lines
Drive long-term vision, investment planning, and portfolio growth initiatives
Develop business cases, including ROI, margin analysis, and financial modeling
Define product positioning, value propositions, and global requirements
Product Development & Lifecycle Management
Lead cross-functional teams through product development and stage-gate processes
Translate market needs into scalable engineering requirements
Manage product performance metrics including cost, quality, and lead time
Drive cost optimization initiatives and lifecycle planning (including end-of-life strategy)
Market Intelligence & Innovation
Conduct global market research and competitive benchmarking
Identify emerging trends and new market opportunities
Recommend product enhancements, extensions, and new product concepts
Identify white space opportunities and support strategic expansion initiatives
Go-to-Market & Commercial Execution
Partner with marketing on product launches, messaging, and collateral
Support global sales teams with training, tools, and customer engagement
Participate in trade shows and industry events (domestic and international)
Contribute to RFP/RFQ/RFI responses from a product and technical standpoint
Cross-Functional Leadership
Align stakeholders across engineering, operations, supply chain, and sales
Partner with operations to support global manufacturing strategy and optimization
Build relationships with key customers and strategic accounts
Drive portfolio simplification and standardization initiatives
Financial Ownership
Develop and execute global pricing strategies
Own revenue, cost, and profitability targets
Support annual planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
7+ years of product management experience
Experience in hardware, manufacturing, or physical product environments
Strong business and financial acumen (pricing, margins, ROI)
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a global environment
Preferred
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Advanced degree (MBA or similar)
Experience working with ERP systems
Exposure to global markets and international product launches
Core Competencies
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving ability
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, global environment
High attention to detail with a results-driven mindset
Additional Details
Hybrid work model based in the Minneapolis area
Travel required (domestic and international)
Why This Role
High-impact, global product leadership position
Ownership of a core revenue-generating product portfolio
Strong cross-functional visibility and influence
Opportunity to shape product strategy at scale
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.