Global Product Manager, Nitrogen and Air Treatment

Location:Remote - United StatesJob ID: R0114729Date Posted:2025-12-09Company Name:HITACHI GLOBAL AIR POWER US, LLCProfession (Job Category):Sales, Marketing & Product ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:YesJob Description:The CompanyWe build the machines that power industry. We are Hitachi Global Air Power, a leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer driving the innovations that keep the world moving.From our headquarters in Michigan City, Indiana, our compressed air solutions power manufacturing operations all around the globe; from food and beverage to life-saving pharmaceuticals and cutting-edge semiconductor chips. Our portable compressors provide the air power to build roads and bridges, lay pipelines and aid in oil and gas mining and production.We are a team of innovators, engineers, and quality experts with a shared vision to create the next generation of efficient, environment-forward compressed air solutions that meet the demands of today, while boldly contributing to a sustainable, circular economy. With more than 60 years of legacy and trusted performance through our brands - Hitachi, Sullair, and Champion (Australia), we are proud of our reputation for reliability, durability, and performance and groundbreaking engineering.Join us in building a future where your work has an impact. At Hitachi Global Air Power, you’ll be part of a global network that’s shaping the future of industrial power.Summary of the position:The product manager is tasked with achieving sustained growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction for his/her defined product line in support of the company’s overall strategy and goals.  This involves working at both a strategic and tactical level across all relevant markets/channels and regions. The incumbent will manage the lifecycle and roadmap of the assigned products across all facets of the organization; including but not limited to NPD/Sustaining engineering, program management, sales, marketing, finance, supply chain, and manufacturing.  Success in this role requires a comprehensive understanding of the market conditions and customer needs combined with a technical understanding of the features/benefits/functions of the products.Duties and responsibilities:Product line strategy and planningGather and analyze market, customer and competitor intelligence to identify and quantify opportunities for growth and margin expansionGather the voice of customers & insights of key stakeholdersDefine value proposition / product differentiation that provides competitive advantageDevelop, maintain and gain approval for product line strategies and plansDevelop business cases and determine feasibility to achieve revenue growth and profitability targets in support of business strategyThrough on-going customer and marketplace interaction, define and document customer requirements for new products, as well as desired changes/enhancements for existing productsDevelop List Pricing and discount strategy to maximize revenue and marginDevelop product support and aftermarket strategiesProduct Lifecycle ManagementGather and analyze product performance, including financial, technical and operational data to identify and quantify opportunities for growth, new product and existing product improvement opportunitiesDevelop product lifecycle management roadmaps for products already in the marketIdentify the need for and drive value engineering projects, product extensions, and next generation product initiativesManage product lifecycle internally and externallyCollaborate with sales, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and operations to develop product definitions responsive to customer needs and marketing opportunitiesProvide and maintain product management requirements for the New Product Development processCollaborate with marketing and communications to maximize the opportunities for promotion, launch and communication on the assigned product line.Product & Market Training and Promotion           Size, select and defend the choice of Hitachi Global Air Power nitrogen generation equipmentSize, select and defend the choice of Hitachi Global Air Power compressed air treatment productsSupport as a train-the-trainer in the organizationProvide technical and commercial support to Sales and Operations as requiredDevelop promotional strategies based on market research and competitive analysis; implement these strategies in conjunction with Sales and Marketing to establish and maintain market position. Coordinate with Marketing Communications to facilitate marketing strategy for product lineSupport promotion of the product externally with customers, partners, & mediaQualifications:Education:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Equivalent fieldProduct Mgmt. Program and / or Project Mgmt. Certification a plusLEAN / 6 SIGMA a plusProfessional experience:3-5 years of experience selecting and sizing PSA nitrogen generators3-5 years of compressed air treatment experience in industrial/manufacturing/capital equipment environment3-5 years in related product management experience or equivalent requiredGlobal product management experience a plusKnowledge and experience in a manufacturing and industrial marketExperience with compressors/rotating equipment a plusKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesReviewing and commenting on specifications for nitrogen generatorsNew product development process or stage-gate development processProduct strategy and product roadmap developmentProduct forecasting and S&OPBusiness case developmentStrategic product pricingProduct launch and product lifecycle managementProduct marketing and channel strategy developmentProduct value engineering tools and techniquesCross functional team experience, matrix management experienceKey behaviors:Planning and organizationInfluence and negotiationCommunication for understandingCollaboration across boundariesCustomer insight and curiosityInformation analysisImprovement and innovation mindsetDecision making and risk takingBusiness and financial acumenHolds themselves accountable for resultsDirect reports:N/AThe successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi Global Air Power US Code of Ethics and related policies. In performing the job, the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety rules and requirements and must actively support the organization's efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.This description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion.Hitachi Global Air Power US is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, religion, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected categories under applicable law, whether in recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, or other conditions of employment.