Product Strategy Manager, Mobility Group

Product Strategy Manager

Eaton's Mobility Group is seeking a Product Strategy Manager to join our leadership team. The preferred location for this position is Southfield, MI but remote work in the US could be considered. Travel is expected to be around 10% on average.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $141000 - $207000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Product Strategy Manager oversees the long-term enterprise mobility product portfolio, tasked to achieve $6B in 2030 sales at +20% ROS. The Product Strategy Manager will ensure the Mobility group portfolio aligns with Eaton's capabilities and supports the enterprise Power Management vision. This role assesses current, future and adjacent technologies in conjunction with market trends, competitive positioning and the Mobility portfolio health to articulate strategic recommendations and implementation proposals to internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the product and technology strategy for the Mobility Group to achieve the long-term vision of the enterprise by working across all global product line strategy leaders.

Collaborate with product management and engineering on technology roadmaps, and provide prioritization on investment decisions.

Coach and develop product line strategy team members to ensure process rigor and quality outputs of strategic planning cycles.

Conduct industry, market, competitor, and technology analyses to recommend strategic planning and business development initiatives.

Monitor and report on technology portfolio health, including KPIs for innovation, product performance, and market impact.

Assist in developing and updating the Global Mobility Business Strategy, ensuring alignment with Eaton's enterprise goals and shareholder expectations.

Partner with senior leaders, regional teams, and product leads to identify and evaluate growth opportunities, including organic and inorganic initiatives.

Coordinate strategy deployment across the organization, including effective communication of business strategy and progress.

Provide business intelligence and support cross-functional initiatives, monitoring emerging markets, macroeconomic trends, and technological advancements.

Help build and manage the acquisition pipeline by identifying, researching, and prioritizing potential M&A targets.

Support due diligence and business case development for acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and minority investments.

Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives, contributing to ongoing assessment of market dynamics and segment performance.

Contribute to the development of a high-impact, growth-oriented Strategy and Business Development organization.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, business administration, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Minimum 3 years of experience in product and business strategy

Minimum 5 years in program management, engineering, supply chain, operations management, or commercial fields.

For candidates in the US : Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position (including CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications :

MBA or Executive Business Education preferred, from an accredited institution.

Minimum 7 years of professional experience in areas such as management consulting, business development, product management, corporate strategy, or technology management.

Proficient in strategic frameworks, analytical tools, financial modeling, valuation methodologies, and technology commercialization.

Background in mergers and acquisitions (acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other partnerships), including target identification, conducting due diligence, and / or integration activities.

Leadership experience that involves influencing outcomes without direct authority.

Skills :

Demonstrated experience in product strategy, technology management, or innovation leadership.

Ability to analyze technology trends and develop strategic recommendations.

Professional presence and confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Strong decision-making skills and intellectual rigor.

Strategic thinking, financial acumen, customer focus, and functional leadership.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

Strong collaborative skills and experience working in matrix organizations.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information and influence diverse audiences.

Results-oriented, adaptable, and able to drive change through influence and teamwork.