Senior Product Manager - Industrial Drives
Milwaukee Area / Hybrid
We are partnered with a leading global industrial technology organization on a strategic Product Management search tied to one of the most advanced high-performance industrial drive platforms in the market.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible growth-focused role supporting a flagship industrial automation product line that is seeing major investment, accelerating market demand, and significant long-term expansion across North America.
This is not a maintenance Product Manager role.
This is a visible growth leadership opportunity tied to a flagship industrial automation and power conversion platform already generating significant market momentum across North America.
Our client is investing aggressively in:
U.S.-based manufacturing
Industrial automation growth
OEM expansion
Channel revitalization
Advanced motor control technologies
Next-generation industrial drive solutions
They are looking for someone who can help drive that growth.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
This role sits at the center of:
Product Strategy
Market Development
Customer Engagement
Industrial Automation Innovation
Commercialization
Cross-functional leadership
You will own a highly technical, high-performance industrial drive portfolio used in demanding applications across:
Oil & gas
Mining
Metals
Aggregates
Food & beverage
Heavy industrial processing
OEM equipment environments
We are seeking someone who understands industrial drive technology deeply, but who also brings strong commercial instincts and market-facing capability.
You will work directly with:
Engineering
Operations
Product Marketing
Sales Leadership
OEM Account Teams
Channel Partners
Global Product Management Groups
This role offers the ability to directly influence:
Market growth strategy
Product positioning
Pricing strategy
Lifecycle management
Customer engagement strategy
Portfolio expansion
Future product direction
What You'll Be Responsible For:
Driving profitable growth initiatives for a high-performance industrial drive platform
Leading market expansion efforts across targeted industrial verticals
Partnering with sales and channel teams to accelerate customer adoption
Gathering and translating voice-of-customer insights into product strategy
Supporting commercialization, positioning, and go-to-market execution
Managing product lifecycle strategy, pricing, and margin performance
Evaluating new product opportunities and portfolio enhancements
Collaborating with engineering and operations teams on product development and localization initiatives
Influencing strategic account growth initiatives and key customer pursuits
Supporting product launches, technical positioning, and market enablement activities
What We Are Looking For:
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of:
Industrial automation knowledge
Product management experience
Customer-facing commercial capability
Strategic thinking
Technical credibility
Growth mindset
Strong preference for individuals with experience tied to:
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Industrial motion/control systems
Power conversion products
Heavy industrial applications
Motor control technologies
Industrial automation platforms
Target backgrounds may include organizations within:
Industrial drives
Automation
Motion control
Power electronics
Industrial electrical systems
Preferred Experience:
Product Management experience within industrial or technical product environments
Experience supporting industrial customers and/or channel partners
Strong understanding of industrial drive applications and customer use cases
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, sales, and marketing teams
Ability to balance technical detail with commercial strategy
Experience driving growth initiatives or market development programs
Strong communication and stakeholder management capability
Additional Details:
Hybrid work model with an expectation of approximately 2 days onsite weekly at the Milwaukee area operation
Strong preference for candidates interested in being onsite and engaged closely with engineering, manufacturing, applications, and leadership teams
Remote flexibility available for the right candidate with relevant industry experience and alignment to the role requirements
Relocation assistance may be available for candidates considering a move to the area
Domestic travel expected
Strong visibility across leadership teams
Significant long-term growth potential
Apply now to be considered.
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly to discuss the role and next steps.
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About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of Manpower Engineering
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