Director of Product Management -… at Curtiss-Wright… · Illinois

Director of Product Management - Commercial Vehicles / Off-Highway Location: US-IL-Arlington Heights (Arens) Own the Product Strategy.  Lead the Portfolio.  Shape the future of Industrial Innovation! The Industrial Division of Curtiss-Wright is looking for a true player-coach who can lead and develop a global product management team, while personally driving key product strategies, roadmaps, and lifecycle decisions. LOCATION: Remote (Midwest-Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio) SALARY: $175,000.00 - $200,000.00 plus short and long-term incentives Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer. BENEFITS: We Take Care of Our People Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing IHealth and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition IEmployee Stock Purchase PlanIInclusive & Supportive Culture * YOUR CHALLENGE: As the Director of Product Management, you will serve as a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the long-term vision for Curtiss-Wright’s industrial global product portfolio. This role drives enterprise-level growth by aligning product strategy, innovation, and go-to-market execution with evolving market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive benchmarks. You will own end-to-end product lifecycle leadership, from ideation and development through commercialization and end-of-life, while ensuring tight cross-functional integration across Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Pricing, and Operations. With a strong focus on value creation, portfolio optimization, and scalable growth, this leader will position and sustain Curtiss-Wright as a market leader in the industrial space by accelerating adoption, expanding share, and delivering differentiated solutions across core and growth segments. Key Responsibilities: People Leadership & Capability Building Player/Coach Role: Lead, coach, and develop a global product management organization. Perform product management of NA designed HMI, Shifters, Power Electronics and Throttle Controls Increase the maturity and effectiveness of product management capabilities, tools and operating rhythms across all of Curtiss-Wright, Industrial Portfolio & Product Strategy Define and lead market, product requirements and overall product strategy across Mobility, Industrial Low Voltage Controllers, HMI, Power Electronics, Shifters, Actuators, Sensors and Electronic Throttle Controls in alignment with Curtiss-Wright;s strategic and financial objectives. Establish clear where‑to‑play and how‑to‑win choices by segment, application, region, and customer. Recommend portfolio actions including investment, acceleration, localization, rationalization, partnerships, acquisitions, or exits based on market attractiveness, competitive position, and return on investment. Market & Competitive Leadership Build deep understanding of end markets, customer applications, buying criteria, technology trends, and competitor strategies. Lead disciplines such as voice of customer, product benchmarking, market segmentation, win/loss analysis, and competitive intelligence to shape portfolio and roadmap priorities. Ensure Curtiss-Wright products deliver differentiated customer value and clear competitive advantage. Product Lifecycle & Innovation Own end‑to‑end product lifecycle management from concept through launch, scale, refresh, and retirement. Craft and manage product roadmaps that align with aggressive launch timelines and growth ambitions Prioritize development resources toward the highest‑value opportunities and ensure disciplined business case justification for new product initiatives. Drive faster time‑to‑market and increased focus through portfolio simplification and roadmap prioritization. Commercial Execution & Pricing Partner with Sales and Marketing to define value propositions, positioning, pricing strategies, and go‑to‑market plans. Enable sales teams with product training, application messaging, and commercial tools that improve pipeline quality and win rates. Engage directly with key customers and strategic accounts as a senior product authority. Financial Performance & Planning Own portfolio‑level performance including revenue growth, margin expansion, product mix, and pricing effectiveness. Lead annual and long‑range portfolio planning in partnership with Finance and Operations. Identify and execute opportunities for margin improvement, complexity reduction, and cost‑productivity. Cross‑Functional Leadership & Governance Serve as the integrator across Engineering, Operations, Sales, Finance, and Marketing to ensure aligned execution. Establish strong portfolio governance, prioritization, and decision‑making processes. WHAT YOU BRING: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Technical, Business, Marketing, or a related discipline. 10+ years of progressive experience in Product Management, Product Strategy, or related commercial leadership roles within industrial, CV, off-highway, heavy‑duty, mobility or manufacturing environments. Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi‑category product portfolios across electronic, electromechanical, or HMI products. Proven success developing and executing product market strategies and market share roadmaps within OES (CV and Industrial OEMs) and/or IAM channels. Strong background in new product development, lifecycle management, pricing, and profitability optimization. Prior ownership or strong influence over portfolio financial performance, including revenue growth, margin, and investment prioritization. Data ‑ driven decision maker with strong business acumen and attention to operational rigor. Proficiency with standard business tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and CRM; comfort using data to drive alignment and accountability. WHO WE ARE: Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division, which includes the legacy brands of Arens Controls, Penny Giles, PG Drives Technology and Williams Controls, is an excellent supplier in providing components and sub-systems which enable customer specific solutions for on- and off-highway vehicles. These include medium and heavy-duty trucks, buses and motor coaches, construction and agricultural vehicles, materials handling, and other specialty vehicles, as well as sophisticated wheelchairs and scooters for medical mobility. We are a world leading provider of joystick controllers, electronic throttle controls, transmission shifters, sensors and integrated sub-systems for commercial off-highway equipment, commercial trucks and buses, so helping to address the long-term trend towards attaining higher fuel efficiency and lower emissions. We also supply operator controls and advanced motor controllers for hybrid and electric vehicles, such as buses, forklift trucks, pallet stackers, wheelchairs and rehabilitation chairs. To learn more, please visit us: https://industrial.curtisswright.com/ #LI-AC1 #LI-Remote No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by ourTalent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright. Compliance Statement This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. Additional Locations: US-IN-Remote Work, US-MI-Remote Work, US-OH-Remote Work, US-WI-Remote Work, US-IL-Remote Work