• You will create and own your product line strategy - including the supporting market data, market trends, strategic initiative development, capacity planning, and strategy execution.
• You will be responsible for creating product roadmaps and working with engineering to fill out technology roadmaps that support the overall portfolio vision.
• You will identify, justify, and select new product development projects using voice-of-customer and market insights to obtain desired growth in targeted market segments and achieve profitability targets. You will be responsible for the global commercialization of any New Product Introductions (NPI) for your product line.
• You will plan, manage, and oversee the formulation of all short-term and long-term objectives and business plans for Industrial Synchronous Belts, including meeting revenue targets, market share, price realization, profitability, quality delivery and new product vitality metrics.
• You will demonstrate expertise in the various manufacturing processes used to build synchronous belts and be responsible for capacity planning and developing business case justification for CapEx needs.
• You will measure the overall effectiveness of your strategies and tactics via data-driven KPIs - both in terms of leading indicators and final results.
• This position will work within a highly matrixed organization but be the owner of the Industrial Synchronous Belt product line.

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant organizational and/or commercial experience.
• High Level interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence across multiple levels within the company and locations, including establishing global partnerships. Leads through influence, with and without authority.
• Bachelors degree in an applicable discipline.
• High degree of managerial, leadership, and communication skills.
• Demonstration of a strategic mindset - including roadmap development and new product commercialization.
• Strong business acumen with knowledge of go-to-market strategies.
• Experience delivering both strategic and tactical presentations at executive levels.
• Global work experience and perspective, preferred in Industrial environments.
• Deep knowledge of and capability with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint, specifically)
• Travels moderately (up to 20%) to Gates and customer sites, both domestic and international.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

• Full-Time
• Salary: $160,000 - $175,000
• Bonus Eligible
• Relocation is not provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for Flexible Time Off
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

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