Product Manager, Slack Adjusters

**LOCATION**:Apodaca / Nuevo León (MX-NLE), Mexico | **BRAND**: Bendix | **REQUISITION ID**:648 |** JOB GRADE**:18

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
**Position Summary**:
This position is responsible for developing & implementing product & customer strategies for the Slack Adjuster product line. Position has commercial responsibilities relative to product changes, pricing, profitability & contract review. Accountable for the technical resources, budgeting & forecasting for the product line. Position is also responsible for completing sales planning functions and aftermarket marketing strategies for the Product Group.

**Essential Functions**:

- The Product Manager is responsible for developing and implementing regional & global product strategies. This involves creating business cases for new products & product extensions as well as managing obsolescence / streamlining.
- Creation & maintenance of key product roadmaps, including alignment with other Business teams & customer’s product / technology roadmaps.
- This position manages the profitability of the assigned product families through cost reduction programs, growth programs, long-term agreements (LTA), pricing & through improved plant operating performance.
- The Product Manager - in conjunction with the Product Group Director - develops the Strategic Planning (STRAP) and Mid-Term Operating Plan (MOP) for the assigned product lines, presents them to Product Business Team (PBT) leadership, and delivers results based on the plans.
- Must develop a strong working relationship with counterparts at Knorr-Bremse in all regions, including developing & implementing a worldwide strategy as needed.
- Leads multifunctional integrated program teams, strong interface with external customers, OE/AM sales, and Knorr-Bremse peers.

**Knowledge**:

- In-depth knowledge of Deisel Engine and Heavy vehicle transmission markets preferred.
- In-depth understanding of Bendix business processes.
- In-depth understanding of the Heavy Diesel engine industry & trucking industry - its customers, manufacturers, associations, and regulatory issues.

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**Experience**:

- Minimum of 7 -10 years of experience, preferably in engineering or program management with increasing levels of responsibility.
- Experience in the diesel engine, heavy-duty truck, bus and/or automotive market.
- Experience in electronic controls & systems is a plus.

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**Skills**:

- Leads teams to drive new projects & programs in anticipation of business needs.
- Possesses the skills to succeed in a hybrid matrix organization.
- Strong business management (financial and portfolio analysis) and negotiation skills.
- Able to adapt to the diversity and challenges of local and global working teams.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and, oral communication skills in across-functional, team environment.
- Able to work independently & prioritize time/resources/ goals.
- Challenges and formulates new processes and strategic thinking and leads the development of new core processes and products to enhance Product Group business performance.
- Able to identify customer needs and builds relationships with key engine and vehicle OEM’s and Fleet customers.
- Influences and motivates others, provides direction, removes barriers, leads high impact teams.
- Globally capable - Must be comfortable working with and leading colleagues and customers in all regions as required

**Education**:

- S./B.A. degree in Engineering or Business required. Masters or MBA preferred.

Greenbelt certified preferred

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**What does Bendix have to offer you?**:

- Work-life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- Vacation Premium
- Major medical expenses
- Christmas Bonus
- Life insurance
- Educational assistance program
- Saving Fund
- Pantry Vouchers
- Personal Days Paid
- Permits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relative
- Cafeteria Bonus