Product Manager

We're Hiring: Product Manager!

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Product Manager to lead product development and drive innovation. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, market insight, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to deliver exceptional products that meet customer needs and business objectives.

Location: Newport News, United States

Work Mode: Work From Office

Role: Product Manager

What You'll Do

∙Gain a deep understanding of the mining industry and our competitive

landscape with regular customers’ visits in cooperation with the local

sales and/or after sales organization.

∙Understand and identify customers’ dynamics, drivers (mine

organization, business model, fleet management, maintenance, and

service strategies), current and future needs/desires concerning OHT

evolution and evolution of Assistance Systems, Digital Services and

Technical Services.

∙Research, identify and document required changes in technology and

processes as observed in tenders, regional legislation / regulations,

standards & norms, guidelines, competitor offerings, new technologies

and general market trends.

∙Assist in the development and maintenance of regional competitor cost

per metric ton modelling through consultation with affiliates (Inc.

customers / consultants) to ensure indicative models are agreed /

accepted for the purpose of benchmarking estimations.

∙Assist SEU in the establishment of competitive OHT major component

repair pricing levels / programs.

∙Assist Customer Support in the development and maintenance of

regional life cycle cost modelling and MARC rate structures.

∙Assist in the development and refinement of business case(s) to support

all Phases of Product Development Process (PDP) for New Product

Development Projects.

∙Assist in the development of business case(s) to support Product

Evolution Requests, where required.

∙Develop and maintain a MIN Product Management SharePoint

repository of research information in cooperation with the MIN Product

Management Group.

∙Administer the MIN OHT SharePoint Product Evolution Request (PER)

process and facilitate PER review meetings, including intercompany

review meetings for alignment and harmonization of technologies,

where required.

∙Review PER’s and research the motives and technical requirements to

support request submissions.

∙Assist in the review and prioritization of PER tasks and maintain

schedules for periodic communication of PER status to all stakeholders.

∙Assist in the development of marketing specifications, product evolution

requests and innovation proposals.

∙Contribute to the definition of the factory & MIN product development

strategy machines and services.

∙Organize and conduct product vision workshops with customers and/or

local dealers/affiliates.

∙Participate in the MIN OHT innovation meetings.

∙Participate in design review meetings, prototype product audits and

facilitate market input during development and evolution of new and

existing products.

∙Participate in the development of ISO12100 risk assessments, the

definition of Safety Requirement Specifications and PL assessment of

Safety Functions.

∙Explain customer needs through product requirements and provide

guidance for new product developments through the creation of market

specifications.

∙Work closely with the MIN Product Management Group to ensure

coherent product packages/product portfolio for our customers.

∙Represent OHT in shows where MIN products are highlighted.

∙Ensure exchange of best practice and the harmonization of the MIN

Marketing Specifications, including Dozer Specifications for mining

applications.

∙Maintain and develop professional and technical knowledge by

attending training, attending educational workshops, attending mining

fairs/conferences, reviewing professional publications.

∙Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from four-year College

or University in an Engineering or Business related discipline with ten

years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of

education and experience

∙Sound commercial acumen with proven Sales and / or Project

Management experience.

∙Sound technical knowledge and understanding of Haul Truck

Technologies.

∙Courteous and professional demeanor to internal and external

stakeholders/customers.

∙Excellent communication and presentation skills.

∙Self-organized, structured and able to work independently as well as

part of a team.

∙Ability to use Microsoft Office software.

∙Fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and let's grow together!