What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Product Manager (Operator Comfort, HVAC, Suspension, Steering) position at Tenneco?
Tenneco is one of the world's leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.
Job Title : Senior Product Manager, Operator Comfort, HVAC, Suspension, Steering
Location : Southfield, MI
Work Arrangement : Hybrid
Tenneco is one of the world's leading designer, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 65,000 team members working at more than 200 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, DRiV, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.
This position will report within the DRiV business group. DRiV is Tenneco's aftermarket product solutions group, with a mission to deliver advancements that help people get the most out of every vehicle, every ride, every race, and every journey. We strive to consistently deliver top tier results behind branded product solutions for our community and shareholders.
Role Overview :
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Product Manager to lead the development and commercialization of operator comfort and HVAC components and driving the commercialization of suspension and steering components. This role will drive product strategy, profitability, and market execution while collaborating across technical, sales, and operational teams to deliver world-class solutions for the commercial truck and off-highway segments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Develop and manage the product strategy, go-to-market strategy and commercialization plan for like operator comfort and HVAC components. Develop go-to market strategy and commercialization plan for suspension and steering product lines in collaboration with technical product management teams.
- Own product line P&L, driving profitability, margin improvement, and growth opportunities through product line reviews and sales pipeline support.
- Define product offerings by identifying gaps, customer needs, and competitive opportunities through market research, internal analysis, and competitive benchmarking.
- Manage the full product lifecycle, including profitability analysis, demand planning, and the new product development process.
- Lead cross-functional teams through product development, integration, and commercialization initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Collaborate with sales, engineering, purchasing and supply chain teams to execute product roadmaps, identify customer opportunities, and deliver solutions that meet market demand.
- Communicate product vision and updates effectively across all levels, influencing stakeholders and driving alignment on trade-offs and priorities.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
