Product Manager, Skid Steer Loaders

About the Role

As part of the Americas team, SANY is seeking a driven, forward-thinking, and highly motivated Product Manager for the skid steer loader product line in North America. This role is responsible for managing the complete product lifecycle, ensuring machines meet market requirements, customer expectations, regulatory standards, and profitability targets. The Product Manager serves as both the technical and commercial expert for the product, collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Service, Dealers, Marketing, and key customers to develop competitive products, improve existing models, support new product introductions (NPI), and drive continuous product improvements based on Voice of Customer (VOC) feedback. This role is critical in delivering competitive, customer-focused products that support long-term market expansion for SANY’s rapidly growing compact equipment business in North America.

Responsibilities

• Manage the product lifecycle from concept development through market launch and continuous improvement.
• Lead North American NPI activities and ensure launch readiness, including technical documentation, training, service support, and parts availability.
• Serve as the technical expert for skid steer loader products, supporting product development, testing, field validation, and field issue resolution.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking, market research, and Voice of Customer activities to define product requirements and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Service, and Marketing teams to ensure successful product launches and continuous product improvement.
• Monitor product quality, warranty trends, and customer feedback to drive corrective actions and reliability improvements.
• Support dealers and key customers through product demonstrations, technical presentations, application studies, and training activities.
• Develop product specifications, configuration strategies, pricing recommendations, and long-term product roadmaps for the North American market.
• Support strategic projects, major bids, and key account opportunities requiring product expertise.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, engineering, product development, sales engineering, or technical support within the construction equipment industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, hydraulic systems, powertrain systems, diesel engines, electrical systems, and machine diagnostics.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), product validation, competitive benchmarking, and customer field testing.
• Strong communication, project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Familiarity with the North American construction equipment market and dealer network is highly preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, or compact equipment products.
• Experience working for major construction equipment manufacturers or dealers.
• Bilingual English and Mandarin Chinese skills are preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting dealer networks and customer application development.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role is based onsite in Peachtree City, GA.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel up to 40% within North America and internationally.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compensation includes a competitive base salary and an annual performance bonus.