Senior Product Manager – Industrial Drives

Senior Product Manager – Industrial Drives

We are partnered with a leading global industrial technology organization on a strategic Product Management search tied to one of the most advanced high-performance industrial drive platforms in the market. This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible growth-focused role supporting a flagship industrial automation product line that is seeing major investment, accelerating market demand, and significant long-term expansion across North America. This is not a maintenance Product Manager role. This is a visible growth leadership opportunity tied to a flagship industrial automation and power conversion platform already generating significant market momentum across North America.

Our client is investing aggressively in:

• U.S.-based manufacturing
• Industrial automation growth
• OEM expansion
• Channel revitalization
• Advanced motor control technologies
• Next-generation industrial drive solutions

They are looking for someone who can help drive that growth. Why This Opportunity Stands Out: This role sits at the center of:

• Product Strategy
• Market Development
• Customer Engagement
• Industrial Automation Innovation
• Commercialization
• Cross-functional leadership

You will own a highly technical, high-performance industrial drive portfolio used in demanding applications across:

• Oil & gas
• Mining
• Metals
• Aggregates
• Food & beverage
• Heavy industrial processing
• OEM equipment environments

We are seeking someone who understands industrial drive technology deeply, but who also brings strong commercial instincts and market-facing capability. You will work directly with:

• Engineering
• Operations
• Product Marketing
• Sales Leadership
• OEM Account Teams
• Channel Partners
• Global Product Management Groups

This role offers the ability to directly influence:

• Market growth strategy
• Product positioning
• Pricing strategy
• Lifecycle management
• Customer engagement strategy
• Portfolio expansion
• Future product direction

What You'll Be Responsible For:

• Driving profitable growth initiatives for a high-performance industrial drive platform
• Leading market expansion efforts across targeted industrial verticals
• Partnering with sales and channel teams to accelerate customer adoption
• Gathering and translating voice-of-customer insights into product strategy
• Supporting commercialization, positioning, and go-to-market execution
• Managing product lifecycle strategy, pricing, and margin performance
• Evaluating new product opportunities and portfolio enhancements
• Collaborating with engineering and operations teams on product development and localization initiatives
• Influencing strategic account growth initiatives and key customer pursuits
• Supporting product launches, technical positioning, and market enablement activities

What We Are Looking For: The ideal candidate will bring a combination of:

• Industrial automation knowledge
• Product management experience
• Customer-facing commercial capability
• Strategic thinking
• Technical credibility
• Growth mindset

Strong preference for individuals with experience tied to:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Industrial motion/control systems
• Power conversion products
• Heavy industrial applications
• Motor control technologies
• Industrial automation platforms

Target backgrounds may include organizations within:

• Industrial drives
• Automation
• Motion control
• Power electronics
• Industrial electrical systems

Preferred Experience:

• Product Management experience within industrial or technical product environments
• Experience supporting industrial customers and/or channel partners
• Strong understanding of industrial drive applications and customer use cases
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, sales, and marketing teams
• Ability to balance technical detail with commercial strategy
• Experience driving growth initiatives or market development programs
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capability

Additional Details:

• Hybrid work model with an expectation of approximately 2 days onsite weekly at the Milwaukee area operation
• Strong preference for candidates interested in being onsite and engaged closely with engineering, manufacturing, applications, and leadership teams
• Remote flexibility available for the right candidate with relevant industry experience and alignment to the role requirements
• Relocation assistance may be available for candidates considering a move to the area
• Domestic travel expected
• Strong visibility across leadership teams
• Significant long-term growth potential