Product Manager, Compact Track Loaders
The Product Manager for Compact Track Loaders at Confidential Client leads the full product lifecycle management of high horsepower CTL products in North America, ensuring alignment with market needs, regulatory standards, and profitability goals. This role collaborates cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and service teams to drive new product introductions, continuous improvements, and customer-focused solutions, supporting the company's rapid growth and market expansion.
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What You’ll Do
The Product Manager for Compact Track Loaders (CTL) will own the product lifecycle for the CTL line in North America. Working with cross-functional teams, you will define requirements, lead New Product Introduction (NPI), support launches, and drive continuous improvement based on customer and dealer feedback.
- Manage the product lifecycle from concept through market launch and ongoing improvements.
- Lead North American NPI activities and ensure launch readiness: technical documentation, training, service support, and parts availability.
- Act as technical and commercial expert for CTL products; support development, testing, and field issue resolution.
- Perform competitive benchmarking, market research, and Voice of Customer (VOC) activities to define product requirements.
- Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Service, Dealers, and Marketing to deliver competitive products.
- Monitor product quality, warranty trends, and customer feedback; drive corrective actions and reliability improvements.
- Support dealers, key customers, product demonstrations, and technical training sessions.
- Develop product specifications, pricing recommendations, and long-term product roadmaps for the North American market.
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in product management, engineering, or product development within the construction equipment industry.
- Strong technical knowledge of compact track loaders, hydraulic systems, powertrain, engines, electrical systems, and machine diagnostics.
- Proven experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), product validation, and competitive benchmarking.
- Strong communication, project management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience launching CTLs or similar heavy equipment in North America.
- Hands-on field experience working with dealers and service organizations.
- Familiarity with U.S. and Canadian regulatory and safety requirements for construction equipment.
Education
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field.
Travel
- Willingness to travel up to 40% within North America and internationally as required.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- On-site: Peachtree City, GA. Typical mix of office, lab, and shop/factory environments; field visits to dealers and customers.
- May require lifting, site visits, and exposure to outdoor and industrial conditions consistent with construction equipment testing and demonstrations.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience; package typically includes base salary and an annual performance bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) savings plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Legal & Safety Notices
The confidential client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Applicants may be required to complete pre-employment screenings (e.g., background checks, drug/alcohol testing) where permitted by law. The confidential client complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding cannabis and will follow location-specific rules.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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