Title:                    Product Manager – UTV and E-Transportation

Reports to:          VP of Product Development

Location:             Mooresville, NC

JOB DESCRIPTION

Company Summary

Be part of a more sustainable future with Greenworks Tools. We’re looking for dynamic leaders who are excited and eager to help us bring cutting-edge green technology to the marketplace.

Greenworks Tools is the leader in battery-powered outdoor power tools for DIY consumers and landscaping professionals. Our company distributes Greenworks-branded and private label products, as well as products for an extensive network of original equipment manufacturers. With a robust lineup of Greenworks-branded products including 24V, 40V, 60V, 80V, and commercial-grade 82V battery-powered cordless outdoor power tools and a full line of corded equipment, Greenworks Tools offers the right tool for every job. Utilizing best-in-class battery, controls, and drive technologies, Greenworks Tools delivers solutions beyond the power and performance of comparable gas-powered tools without the mess, noxious fumes, pollution, vibration, and noise associated with gas products.

Position Summary

Greenworks is looking to recruit a product manager to lead product development and management of the UTV and E-Transportation categories.  This individual will be the product expert representing these vehicle categories from a product management, product development, and road mapping perspective. The selected leader will manage the entire portfolio around the world from consumer grade product offers to commercial grade product solutions. The Product Manager will collaborate with engineering and industrial design, in both the US and China, to commercialize market innovative product, accessory, consumables and service solutions. This role will also partner with sales and marketing teams to ensure successful commercialization of said solutions. This is a highly visible position within the organization leading the efforts to become a market leader within these categories.

Position-Specific Responsibilities:

• Be the leader of the product portfolio for UTV and E-Transportation products and accessories for both Greenworks & Greenworks Commercial brands.
• Head the collaboration of defining and executing on the product roadmap.
• Represent the insights for both consumers and professional end users as a data source for new product development for the category. Widen the understanding of end users by conducting research to obtain relevant market information.
• Lead the work to create assets facilitating the 360-degree consumer journey for UTV and E-Transportation.
• Collaborate with sales for both consumers and professional landscapers to assist in customer presentations and the expansion of the re-selling dealer network.
• Analyze market and competitive landscapes, laying out a product vision that is differentiated and delivers unique value based on customer demands
• Continuously assess market competition and voice-of-customer by comparing the company's product to competitors' products. Be an expert with respect to the competition.
• Stay aware of emerging trends, market opportunities, and competitive solutions and analysis.

General Responsibilities

• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, organization, and project management skills.
• Work with business stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and prioritization.
• Define, collect, and measure key product metrics and leverage to inform the success of each release and plan future iterations.
• Ensure cross-functional coordination for projects within purview to realize flawless execution of initiatives.
• Responsible to achieve objectives as they relate to agreed-upon time-to-market, customer expectations, target cost, margin, and profit objectives.
• Responsible for developing sales enablement tools and collateral as well as provide necessary training for category.

Experience Required

• 3-5 years of product management/development experience in related field, preferably from Polaris or other renowned UTV brands.
• Experience in working with other recreational and work electrical vehicles.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving capability with demonstrated leadership in driving quality improvements.
• Self-starting with solid follow-through and multitasking abilities
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and challenging workload

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree (Business Management, Marketing, Engineering, Industrial Design)

Work Environment 

• This position is located at Greenworks’ US headquarters in Mooresville, NC.

Travel 

• This position requires up to 15-20% travel, primarily domestic, but also international.