Director of Product Management

Graco

. Execute product development and strategy aligned with global marketing objectives .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeDayton • Minnesota • United StatesLead💰 $125,500 - $219,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product portfolio management, strategic planning, and product lifecycle management, with a strong focus on optimizing technology and financial metrics. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Product Portfolio ManagementStrategic PlanningProduct Lifecycle ManagementTeam LeadershipData-Driven Decision Making

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Hard Skills

Product DevelopmentMarket ResearchPerformance Metrics OptimizationBusiness Case DevelopmentROI AnalysisCustomer Requirements DocumentationSKU RationalizationTechnical CommunicationAnalytical Problem-SolvingBudget Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsCollaborationMentoringFeedback Facilitation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMBA or Equivalent Advanced Degree

Industry Keywords

Global Semiconductor ExperienceFluid and Material Management EquipmentCross-Functional CollaborationMarket TrendsCustomer Feedback

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute product development and strategy aligned with global marketing objectives
Lead a team of product managers
Develop, implement, and lead 5-year product roadmaps
Define strategic goals and prioritize initiatives
Lead Customer Requirements Documentation efforts
Partner with operations and engineering on product development execution
Manage the product portfolio to meet market needs and strategic goals
Optimize technology across verticals and applications
Oversee SKU rationalization to streamline the portfolio and maximize profitability
Lead technical market research on customer needs, industry trends, and competitive dynamics
Use research insights to inform product strategies and optimize marketing efforts
Optimize products using performance metrics, customer feedback, and market trends
Prepare and present product performance reports to senior leaders
Provide recommendations based on performance data
Monitor and report product and portfolio performance and KPIs
Collaborate with marketing, sales, engineering, and customer support
Facilitate coordination between teams for product development and execution
Lead, mentor, manage, and staff a team
Set goals, provide feedback, and facilitate professional growth
Establish and manage the annual product management budget
Allocate resources in alignment with strategic objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in product portfolio management
Strong track record in strategic planning, product lifecycle management, and marketing execution
Strong technical background and ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Strong understanding of product financial metrics and ability to develop business cases and ROI analysis
Proven experience optimizing technology across verticals
Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage complex projects
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including reporting to senior leadership
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
Ability to travel approximately 20% domestically or internationally
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future
5+ years of team leadership experience preferred
MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
Global semiconductor experience and knowledge
Fluid and material management equipment product development knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Stock purchase plan
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Career development opportunities
Attractive compensation
Ability to build your career path
Manager support and guidance
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