Job Description:
_Milwaukee Tool is searching for_ _a_ _Group Platform Manager- Cordless Products_ _to_ _join and expand_ _our_ _Cordless_ _Platform Management team_ _,_ _lead_ _ing_ _the strategy_ _,_ _definition_ _,_ _and evolution of_ _our cordless systems._
_This role_ _is_ _responsible for_ _managing_ _our cordle_ _ss systems as products_ _by translating_ _cordless system_ _stakeholder_ _needs_ _into_ _a clear roadmap of system_ _capabilities an_ _d defined_ _performance tiers_ _. You will partner closely with_ _our_ _product category leaders_ _, system engineers, and fellow platform_ _managers to ensure our cordless systems_ _deliver_ _best-in-class_ _experiences_ _and products that drive_ _growth across the business_ _._
_This is a highly cross-functional_ _role that requires strong leadership, systems thinking, and the ability to align_ _product category teams_ _and engineering teams around a shared vision for our cordless systems_ _._
You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:
System Strategy
+ Leaddefiningand drivingalong-term visionand strategyof our M12 system thatsupportsthe productcategoryand company strategies.
+ Translate end-user and business stakeholderneeds into system capabilities, performance targets, and user experience expectations
Stakeholder Needs Subject Matter Expert
+ Lead effortsto establish a deep understanding of how end-users evaluate investingina cordlesspower tool system
+ Translatedata-backedfield research intoactionableproblem statementsthat drive systemand business value
CommercialSystemRoadmap Ownership
+ Build and maintaina commercial & business outcomes-based roadmapthatmaximizesthe commercial impactof theproposed system upgrades
+ Leadcommercial and businesssysteminitiatives from initial conceptthrough scoping, product adoption commitment, launch, and future improvements
+ Ensureplatforms and capabilities are designedto supportfuture improvements and product coverage
Product Management Collaboration
+ Partner withbusinessunitstoensurethey can build the best products whileupholdingtheend-user and business expectations of the system
+ Serve as the system champion, driving commercial launch objectives and success metrics for new and enhanced capabilities
Cross-Functional Leadership
+ Collaborate withengineering&productmanagementleadersto define and deliversystem upgrades
+ Align critical stakeholders around initiative priorities, trade-offs, and launch timing
Platform Governance
+ Define and maintain system standards for compatibility andshareduser experiences acrossour systems
+ Work with product management leaders to balance drivingsystem consistency withproduct category differentiation
People Leadership
+ Establish a strong culture of extreme ownership, accountability,system thinking, and a user-first mindset
The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:
+ Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, product development, or another customer-oriented related field is recommended.
+ 10+years of experience inproductand/or platform management.
+ Experience influencing and aligning stakeholders without direct authority
+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
+ Solid customer orientation, core understanding of the user lifecyclejourneyand user needs, and how user insight and user strategy drive experience.
+ Strong planning and organizational skills required with the demonstrated ability to balance competing demands.
+ Ability to travel 25-30% of the year.
+ Proficiency in PC skills including MS Office and Internet usage is required.
Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:
+ Experience in Agileframeworks,phase-gateprocessesframework.
+ Basic technical understanding of power tool technology.
+ Experience workingon hardware systems, product ecosystems, or platforms
We provide these great perks and benefits:
+ Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
+ Generous 401 (K) savings plan
+ Education assistance
+ On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
+ And many more, check out our benefits site HERE (https://www.milwaukeetool.jobs/Benefits)
_Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer._