Global Product Manager - Track Construction & Renewal, Hyrail and IRIS

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle strategy and execution for three interdependent product families.
• Define and manage strategic growth initiatives, including new product development and feature expansion.
• Develop short- and long-term product roadmaps with aligned financial plans.
• Guide the strategic direction and lifecycle management of the IRIS portfolio, focusing on scalable growth and long-term customer value.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate customer insights into feature development and product enhancements.
• Define and drive commercialization strategies that balance hardware integration and digital solution expansion.
• Maintain close alignment with Class 1 customers and internal engineering stakeholders to ensure successful field performance and roadmap execution.
• Support recurring revenue models and platform standardization as IRIS matures across multiple applications and markets.
• Maintain competitiveness and margin growth for core product lines with strong customer relationships and internal operational alignment.
• Monitor the health of legacy platforms and identify modernization or cost-reduction opportunities.
• Ensure product safety, reliability, and compliance for domestic and international markets.
• Serve as the product voice to internal stakeholders, customers, and third-party collaborators.
• Drive commercialization plans: pricing, packaging, positioning, and channel readiness.
• Oversee financial performance - revenue, margin, and cost targets.
• Generate customer insights through field interaction and integrate feedback into portfolio priorities.
• Lead sales enablement: product training, quotation guidance, and value-based selling tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in marketing, business administration, engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years managing engineering-centric product lines, with strong exposure to heavy equipment, industrial automation, or AI/vision-based solutions.
• Demonstrated success in launching new products and scaling commercial solutions.
• Experience managing both mature and emerging technology product lines.
• Strong customer-facing experience with Class 1 railroads or similar enterprise clients.
• Ability to manage hardware/software convergence and recurring-revenue models.
• Familiarity with product management tools and product lifecycle management platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM, and financial modeling tools.
• Understanding of software licensing, pricing models, and field hardware integration.
• Ability to lead complex product initiatives from concept to commercialization.
• Ability to interact with technical teams and executive stakeholders with confidence.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% to customer sites, manufacturing facilities, and industry events.

Nice to Have

• Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP certification.

Qualifications

• Educational background in marketing, business administration, engineering, or related fields.
• Experience in managing engineering-centric product lines, especially in heavy equipment, industrial automation, or AI solutions.