Group Platform Manager - Cordless Products

Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.

Brookfield, WI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Business Growth, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer/Client Research, Dental Insurance, Ecosystems, Fitness, Food Services, Leadership, Marketing, Metrics, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Product Management, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Brookfield, WI
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Description:


_Milwaukee Tool is searching for_ _a_ _Group Platform Manager- Cordless Products_ _to_ _join and expand_ _our_ _Cordless_ _Platform Management team_ _,_ _lead_ _ing_ _the strategy_ _,_ _definition_ _,_ _and evolution of_ _our cordless systems._


_This role_ _is_ _responsible for_ _managing_ _our cordle_ _ss systems as products_ _by translating_ _cordless system_ _stakeholder_ _needs_ _into_ _a clear roadmap of system_ _capabilities an_ _d defined_ _performance tiers_ _. You will partner closely with_ _our_ _product category leaders_ _, system engineers, and fellow platform_ _managers to ensure our cordless systems_ _deliver_ _best-in-class_ _experiences_ _and products that drive_ _growth across the business_ _._


_This is a highly cross-functional_ _role that requires strong leadership, systems thinking, and the ability to align_ _product category teams_ _and engineering teams around a shared vision for our cordless systems_ _._





You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:


System Strategy


+ Leaddefiningand drivingalong-term visionand strategyof our M12 system thatsupportsthe productcategoryand company strategies.


+ Translate end-user and business stakeholderneeds into system capabilities, performance targets, and user experience expectations


Stakeholder Needs Subject Matter Expert


+ Lead effortsto establish a deep understanding of how end-users evaluate investingina cordlesspower tool system


+ Translatedata-backedfield research intoactionableproblem statementsthat drive systemand business value


CommercialSystemRoadmap Ownership


+ Build and maintaina commercial & business outcomes-based roadmapthatmaximizesthe commercial impactof theproposed system upgrades


+ Leadcommercial and businesssysteminitiatives from initial conceptthrough scoping, product adoption commitment, launch, and future improvements


+ Ensureplatforms and capabilities are designedto supportfuture improvements and product coverage


Product Management Collaboration


+ Partner withbusinessunitstoensurethey can build the best products whileupholdingtheend-user and business expectations of the system


+ Serve as the system champion, driving commercial launch objectives and success metrics for new and enhanced capabilities


Cross-Functional Leadership


+ Collaborate withengineering&productmanagementleadersto define and deliversystem upgrades


+ Align critical stakeholders around initiative priorities, trade-offs, and launch timing


Platform Governance


+ Define and maintain system standards for compatibility andshareduser experiences acrossour systems


+ Work with product management leaders to balance drivingsystem consistency withproduct category differentiation


People Leadership


+ Establish a strong culture of extreme ownership, accountability,system thinking, and a user-first mindset


The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:


+ Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, product development, or another customer-oriented related field is recommended.


+ 10+years of experience inproductand/or platform management.


+ Experience influencing and aligning stakeholders without direct authority


+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills


+ Solid customer orientation, core understanding of the user lifecyclejourneyand user needs, and how user insight and user strategy drive experience. 


+ Strong planning and organizational skills required with the demonstrated ability to balance competing demands. 


+ Ability to travel 25-30% of the year.


+ Proficiency in PC skills including MS Office and Internet usage is required.


Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:


+ Experience in Agileframeworks,phase-gateprocessesframework.


+ Basic technical understanding of power tool technology.


+ Experience workingon hardware systems, product ecosystems, or platforms


We provide these great perks and benefits:


+ Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans

+ Generous 401 (K) savings plan

+ Education assistance

+ On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service

+ And many more, check out our benefits site HERE (https://www.milwaukeetool.jobs/Benefits)


_Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer._
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.