Global Product Line Manager

Judge Direct Placement
Denver, CO

Global Product Line Manager


We are seeking a high-impact Global Product Line Manager to steer the next chapter of growth within the Hydraulic Hose market segment. This position will lead and own the global strategy for hydraulic hose product lines including defining roadmaps, setting priorities, and leading initiatives that drive profitable growth for the organization long-term.


Location: Denver, CO


Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 base salary + 10%-15% bonus + Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, 401k match, PTO.


Job Description:

  • Strategy & Roadmap: Define and manage the global product strategy and lifecycle for engine hose solutions, including alternative energy technologies.
  • NPD & NPI: Lead the New Product Development and Introduction process, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule targets are met.
  • Market Intelligence: Capture Voice-of-Customer (VOC), monitor industry trends, and analyze the competitive landscape to inform product requirements.
  • Commercial Execution: Support sales and analytics teams to drive the pipeline, prepare market launch materials, and champion the product line to key customers.
  • Financial & Ops Planning: Translate long-range financial forecasts into actionable product plans; manage global capacity, sourcing strategies, and capital investment needs.
  • Global Coordination: Align with Regional Product Managers to ensure consistent supply chain, promotion, and manufacturing footprints across all territories.
  • Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and build global partnerships.
  • Business Acumen: A blend of technical expertise and commercial "savviness" with a strategic, intuitive mindset.
  • Agility: Ability to adapt to and lead organizational change in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience: Global work experience and a deep understanding of the automotive/heavy-duty markets preferred.