Global Product Line Manager - Rubber Synchronous Drives

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Own the full product lifecycle, from strategic planning through execution and performance against financial and operational targets
• Manage a global product line, optimizing positioning and profitability in partnership with regional commercial teams
• Develop and execute global pricing, positioning, and portfolio strategies aligned to market segments and channel needs
• Build and present business cases to support capital investment decisions and resource allocation
• Lead stage-gate processes to ensure alignment to cost, quality, feature, and timing objectives, and support commercialization efforts
• Maintain deep understanding of product technologies, competitors, market dynamics, and distribution channels
• Conduct voice-of-customer activities and translate insights into actionable product and business strategies
• Identify and drive strategic growth initiatives supported by clear roadmaps and KPIs
• Collaborate across a global, matrixed organization; lead through influence and build strong cross-functional partnerships

KEYS TO SUCCESS

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Strategic mindset with balanced business and technical acumen
• Ability to lead through influence in a global, matrixed environment
• Experience working with industrial distribution channels preferred
• Adaptable, resourceful, and energized by driving change and growth

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, or related field required
• Minimum of 8 years of experience across product management, business development, sales, application engineering, or related disciplines
• Proven ability to position product lines for long-term growth
• Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and working with large datasets
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage both technical and executive audiences
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, including international travel

Pay & Benefits

• Full-Time
• Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000
• 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
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Work Environment

• Frequent sitting
• Use of hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls
• Use of office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds

Why Gates?

• Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE
• 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

Nearest Major Market

• Denver