Position Title:          Product Manager 2-3, Aftermarket

Reports To:             Director, Product Management - Aftermarket

Date Last Revised:  January 13, 2026

Position Summary:

This position is primarily accountable for guiding the success for a specific aftermarket product portfolio defined by its revenue contribution, complexity, and strategic importance to the business unit. This position is responsible for driving the growth and profitability of existing products across all aftermarket sales channels (OES & IAM). 

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for managing and implementing the product portfolio aftermarket strategy including ideation, development, and end-of-life.
• Manages the profitability of the product line through cost reduction programs, growth, pricing, and market analysis.
• Works with the Product Group director to develop the Strategic Planning (STRAP), Mid-Term Operating Plan (MOP), and Risk/Opportunity output for the assigned product lines, present them to Business Unit leadership and deliver results based on the plans.
• Develop and mentor others, and regularly engage with peers in all PG's for evaluation of best practices and to propose continuous improvement efforts as applicable.
• Lead multifunctional integrated program teams, strong interface with external customers, and AM sales.
• Responsible for Excess & Obsolescence (E&O), warranty investigation, customer Request for Quote (RFQ), and Sales Planning for the assigned portfolio.
• Lead new product introductions for aftermarket, change management, and ongoing C&S of the current business.
• Engage regularly with the R&D teams and Product Owners to provide input from the aftermarket perspective, while ensuring robustness of business cases across the assigned portfolio.
• Periodic presentations to executive management on the business status of the aftermarket product portfolio, including key project updates.
• Build strong relationship and influence with customers and sales team to drive profitability and sustainability of product portfolio assigned.
• Manage the product portfolio lifecycle, including new development and end-of-life, by analyzing market trends and defining strategic plans across short, mid and long-term horizons.
• Gaining knowledge on aftermarket dynamics related to Bendix products and distribution in the aftermarket

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of Bendix systems: electrical, safety systems, and air brake systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of respective system components and impact on overall vehicle performance.
• Intermediate in the design and/or manufacturing processes used to produce respective system components.
• Demonstrate strategic planning skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge in authorizing and developing a business case and financial P&L elements.
• Intermediate understanding of the trucking industry - its' customers, manufacturers, associations, and regulatory issues.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of R&D, marketing, and product management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of heavy-duty truck, bus and/or automotive market.
• Experience in Bendix product knowledge preferred.
• Skilled in PO and project management.

Skills:

• Excellent strategic and visionary thinking skills.
•  Ability to prioritize time, resources, targets, and goals.
• Ability to work with international teams and adapt to diversity and challenges of local and global working teams.
• Ability to understand complex problems and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to innovate, develop, and execute against all product initiatives.
• Strong analytical and research capabilities to evaluate categorical opportunities and challenges and uncover new consumer insights.
• Excellent understanding and embracing of the importance of communication and its role relative to the consumer.
• Ability to have a proficient understanding of the consumer and competitive dynamics of the brand.
• Excellent business management and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills in a cross-functional team environment.
• Possesses the skills to succeed in a hybrid matrix organization.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business related profession required.  
• Master's or MBA preferred.
• Green Belt certification 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 $105,400 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 limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Bendix is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis

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