Director of Product Management - Commercial Vehicles / Off-Highway

Own the Product Strategy. Lead the Portfolio. Shape the future of Industrial Innovation!The Industrial Division of Curtiss-Wright is looking for a true player-coach who can lead and develop a global product management team, while personally driving key product strategies, roadmaps, and lifecycle decisions.LOCATION: Remote (Midwest-Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio)SALARY: $175,000.00 - $200,000.00 plus short and long-term incentivesPlease note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.BENEFITS: We Take Care of Our PeoplePaid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing IHealth and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition IEmployee Stock Purchase PlanIInclusive & Supportive Culture *YOUR CHALLENGE:As the Director of Product Management, you will serve as a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the long-term vision for Curtiss-Wright’s industrial global product portfolio. This role drives enterprise-level growth by aligning product strategy, innovation, and go-to-market execution with evolving market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive benchmarks. You will own end-to-end product lifecycle leadership, from ideation and development through commercialization and end-of-life, while ensuring tight cross-functional integration across Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Pricing, and Operations. With a strong focus on value creation, portfolio optimization, and scalable growth, this leader will position and sustain Curtiss-Wright as a market leader in the industrial space by accelerating adoption, expanding share, and delivering differentiated solutions across core and growth segments.Key Responsibilities:People Leadership & Capability BuildingPlayer/Coach Role: Lead, coach, and develop a global product management organization.Perform product management of NA designed HMI, Shifters, Power Electronics and Throttle ControlsIncrease the maturity and effectiveness of product management capabilities, tools and operating rhythms across all of Curtiss-Wright, IndustrialPortfolio & Product StrategyDefine and lead market, product requirements and overall product strategy across Mobility, Industrial Low Voltage Controllers, HMI, Power Electronics, Shifters, Actuators, Sensors and Electronic Throttle Controls in alignment with Curtiss-Wright;s strategic and financial objectives.Establish clear where‑to‑play and how‑to‑win choices by segment, application, region, and customer.Recommend portfolio actions including investment, acceleration, localization, rationalization, partnerships, acquisitions, or exits based on market attractiveness, competitive position, and return on investment.Market & Competitive LeadershipBuild deep understanding of end markets, customer applications, buying criteria, technology trends, and competitor strategies.Lead disciplines such as voice of customer, product benchmarking, market segmentation, win/loss analysis, and competitive intelligence to shape portfolio and roadmap priorities.Ensure Curtiss-Wright products deliver differentiated customer value and clear competitive advantage.Product Lifecycle & InnovationOwn end‑to‑end product lifecycle management from concept through launch, scale, refresh, and retirement.Craft and manage product roadmaps that align with aggressive launch timelines and growth ambitionsPrioritize development resources toward the highest‑value opportunities and ensure disciplined business case justification for new product initiatives.Drive faster time‑to‑market and increased focus through portfolio simplification and roadmap prioritization.Commercial Execution & PricingPartner with Sales and Marketing to define value propositions, positioning, pricing strategies, and go‑to‑market plans.Enable sales teams with product training, application messaging, and commercial tools that improve pipeline quality and win rates.Engage directly with key customers and strategic accounts as a senior product authority.Financial Performance & PlanningOwn portfolio‑level performance including revenue growth, margin expansion, product mix, and pricing effectiveness.Lead annual and long‑range portfolio planning in partnership with Finance and Operations.Identify and execute opportunities for margin improvement, complexity reduction, and cost‑productivity.Cross‑Functional Leadership & GovernanceServe as the integrator across Engineering, Operations, Sales, Finance, and Marketing to ensure aligned execution.Establish strong portfolio governance, prioritization, and decision‑making processes.WHAT YOU BRING:Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Technical, Business, Marketing, or a related discipline.10+ years of pro