Director, Product Management

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications.

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Director of Product Management. This position reports to General Manager and will work in Litchfield, Illinois.

About the position

As a Director of Product Management in the Litchfield Management team, you will be leading the team of aftermarket marine & outdoor power equipment product managers. This pivotal role will oversee product roadmaps, planning, and forecasting activities, with a strong focus on maximizing revenue and gross margin performance across the portfolio. 

Your main responsibilities

• Create and execute of product strategies by evaluating specifications, requirements, and market opportunities.
• Steer new product introductions through ROI analysis, cross-functional coordination, and launch planning.
• Define product functionality, specifications, and target costs.
• Collaborate with the VP of Sales to develop strategies that grow market share.
• Own pricing strategy for the Sierra product line, considering competitive positioning, product value, and brand reputation.
• Manage standard product margins and support pricing schedules, discount programs, and promotional campaigns.
• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) across facilities; manage product lifecycle and ABC classification.
• Oversee brand management in partnership with Marketing to maximize brand equity.
• Serve as the voice of the customer, bridging feedback between Sales, Engineering, and Product teams.
• Act as Sierra’s product expert, delivering training and developing supporting materials.
• Partner with Sales & Marketing to create sales tools and promotional content.
• Set budgets for product promotion, sales support, and technical resources.
• Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and customer insights.
• Produce competitive analysis and conduct market research to identify growth opportunities.
• Explore partnerships or acquisitions to expand the product portfolio.
• Analyze sales data and performance metrics to inform strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Marine Aftermarket Product Managers.
• Manage multi-channel product strategies, pricing, and sales support.
• Ensure product offerings are competitive and tailored to local market needs.
• Provide technical guidance and strategic input to the senior leadership team.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

A suitable background would be a solid experience within Product Management and Team Leadership – as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Product Management with direct reports.
• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in business or engineering.
• Advanced degree, such as an MBA, is a plus.
• Experience in the marine, automotive or a similar industry focused on the manufacturing and distribution of aftermarket products. Deep experience with the different aftermarket sales channels is a significant plus.
• Experience in similar product management/market management roles in a company or business unit or product segment line with a least $50 million in annual revenues.
• Experience in (directly or indirectly) sales or operations role.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Managed a team and has a proven track record of success in developing leadership bench strength.
• Experience with successful projects/products that started with the customer experience and were intensely focused on customer satisfaction.
• Excellent project management (PM) skills; experience in using project planning software or the ability to show the use of a proven PM process/system that delivers results is essential.
• Excellent project organizational and project portfolio management skills.
• A person who is a team player, self-starter, data-driven, and has an extreme bias for action.

Dometic's Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.