Senior Global Product Manager – Capital Equipment – IS DivisionWaterloo, IA or Hybrid / Remote USReports to Vice President of Global EngineeringThis role sits within a large, complex industrial organization with a global footprint, multi-site manufacturing, and long product lifecycles. Products are high value, engineered capital equipment sold through direct sales channels to industrial customers.Role SummaryThe Senior Product Manager is the commercial and strategic owner of a portfolio of capital equipment products, responsible for driving profitable growth through deep customer understanding, strong technical insight, and disciplined product lifecycle management.This role is highly market-facing and requires frequent engagement with customers, sales teams, and engineering teams. The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical credibility with strategic product leadership, ensuring products clearly articulate customer value, differentiate in the market, and deliver financial performance.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Strategy & Portfolio LeadershipOwn the long-term product strategy and roadmap for assigned capital equipment platformsIdentify market trends, customer pain points, and unmet needs through direct customer engagement and market researchDefine product positioning, segmentation, and value propositions aligned to customer workflows and outcomesDrive portfolio rationalization, platform strategies, and investment prioritizationCustomer & Market Engagement (Market-Facing Focus)Act as the voice of the customer, spending significant time with end users, EPCs, and channel partnersLead customer discovery efforts including site visits, operational reviews, equipment start-ups and customer assessmentsSupport strategic sales opportunities by articulating product value, application fit, and ROIIdentify strategic market segments and assist in project prioritization to align with customer needs and maximize financial resultsUnderstand industry trends, regulations and new technologies that help to shape customer needsDevelop a strong understanding of the competitive landscape including organizational strengths and product positioning Technical & Product Development LeadershipTranslate customer needs and application requirements into clear product requirements and business casesPartner closely with engineering to guide architecture / design decisions, feature trade-offs, and system performance targetsEnsure product designs deliver measurable customer value (uptime, throughput, safety, efficiency, TCO, etc.)Actively participate in design reviews, validation testing, and field trialsNew Product Introduction & Lifecycle ManagementParticipate in new product introductions (NPI) by supporting APQP launch processCoordinate launch readiness across sales, marketing and technical services Manage lifecycle activities including upgrades, cost reduction initiatives, and end-of-life planningDrive post-launch performance reviews and continuous improvementCommercial & Financial OwnershipParticipate in the analysis and management of product-level financial performance including pricing strategy, margin / cost targets, and growth plansSupport forecasting, demand planning, and capital investment decisionsMonitor product KPIs and recommend corrective actions to improve revenue, margin, and market shareCross-Functional InfluenceLead through influence in a matrixed organization across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, service, and marketingProvide product training and enablement for sales, applications, and service teamsCollaborate with marketing on messaging, technical content, and go-to-market executionRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or similar strongly preferred)5-7+ years of experience in product management, engineering, applications engineering, or technical marketing within capital equipment or industrial systemsDemonstrated ability to deeply understand equipment operation, applications, and customer workflowsProven experience in customer-facing roles supporting complex, high-value equipment definitionStrong business acumen with experience building business cases and influencing investment decisionsPreferred QualificationsMBA Experience in industries such as automation, heavy machinery, process equipment, industrial systems, or engineered-to-order productsGlobal market experience and familiarity with multi-channel sales modelsExperience managing platform-based products with long lifecyclesKey CompetenciesTechnical credibility with customers and internal engineering teamsStrong customer-value orientation (ROI, TCO, productivity, safety, uptime)Strategic thinker with the ability to execute at a detailed, tactical levelComfortable influencing senior stakeholders without direct authorityData-driven decision maker with a bias toward actionTravelApproximately 50% travel, primarily for customer visits, field engagement, collaboration with engineering and industry events CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, medical/dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.