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Job Description:

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Job Summary

In our Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) we are committed to helping our customers build a better world with our products, services, and solutions as we manage through the energy transformation. We are innovating to develop the breakthroughs necessary to support tomorrow’s growth including more sustainable products to help meet the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals.

The Senior Product Manager is responsible for leading, coaching and inspiring the global engineering team developing engine system solutions across the LPSD Portfolio including the C27/32, 3500, C175, MWM, and C280 platforms for diesel, gas, and lower carbon fuels as well as testing and validation of the new electrification product line.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion our safety driven strategy by focusing on preventing serious injuries, learning & improving, and demonstrating care.

• Lead and inspire highly effective teams to improve results, ensure compliance, and safely deliver business objectives.

• Drive positive culture through Our Values in Action and best talent philosophy.

• Strategic and capital planning for LPSD engine test operations.

• Accountable for products meeting engine performance and emission requirements.

• Lead team in development and maintenance of test automation and IT systems as well as engineering tools utilized across the organization.

• Management and development of engine control strategies and software to deliver value to our customers.

• Execution of validation activities supporting the electrification product line.

• Manage +$100M R&D budget.

Degree Requirement

Degree or equivalent experience desired

Skills you must have:

Organizational Leadership:

• Leverages diverse leadership styles: autocratic for speed, democratic for co-operation, etc.

• Coaches others in leadership concepts and techniques, such as contingency & transactional.

• Monitors industry for leadership programs; implements programs within organization.

• Uses modeling & role-playing to improve the ability of leaders to manage own behaviors.

• Champions behaviors that inspire cohesiveness and move the organization to reach a vision.

• Evaluates leader performance based on efficacy, advancement and emergence.

Strategic Thinking:

• Makes sound business decisions when faced with complex and contradictory alternatives.

• Positions the company in anticipation of new marketplace trends, opportunities, and vulnerabilities.

• Helps navigate the organization in a dynamic competitive landscape.

• Develops long-term strategic alliances and partnerships that increase the company's competitive advantage.

• Equips the organization to become an effective long-term competitor.

• Prepares for business decisions with thorough briefings and consultations.

Products and Services:

• Oversees development activities for multiple products or product lines.

• Advises colleagues on implementation and operational considerations.

• Coaches others on key factors that differentiate offerings from that of competition.

• Develops procedures for product planning, development, and delivery cycles.

• Promotes understanding of multiple product and service groups and their interdependencies.

• Monitors regulatory and environmental issues and considerations.

Service Excellence:

• Anticipates customers' needs and satisfies them proactively.

• Resolves complex customer complaints or problems.

• Teaches others how to deliver excellent customer service in a variety of settings.

• Applies the concept of 'Moments of Truth' to customer service.

• Participates in developing a variety of effective ways to deal with difficult customers.

• Recovers from a service failure in a way that enhances customer's esteem of the organization.

Producing Results:

• Works to create a climate that values and rewards drive, initiative, and achievement of results.

• Leads the way in viewing setbacks or failures as learning opportunities.

• Takes extraordinary measures to solve problems and get work done when situation calls for it.

• Deals effectively with ambiguity and uncertainty; recovers from disappointments and setbacks.

• Coaches others in behaviors for personal effectiveness, results-orientation.

• Teaches others the importance of networking, using the informal organization for results.

Competitive Environment:

• Compares and contrasts the different types of competition that will be faced in the future.

• Develops, maintains, and leverages diverse networks for staying informed about competition.

• Evaluates the products, services and markets of multiple competitors.

• Coaches on the adoption of advanced technologies and tools for major competitors.

• Advises on the organization's major competitors for major product lines or services.

• Monitors market activity, penetration and competitive wins or losses against key competitors.

Knowledge of Customers:

• Coaches on the adoption of advanced technologies and tools for different customer activities.

• Teaches employees how to improve billing and invoicing skills for different customers.

• Develops and nurtures personal relationships with key customer decision makers.

• Designs department goals, strategies and objectives according to customer requirements.

• Advises on the appropriate solutions to complex customer problems.

• Develops standard processes to maximize customer activity efficiency and effectiveness.

Knowledge of Product Line:

• Evaluates benefits and competitive advantages of flagship products.

• Revises standard processes to maximize product lines' efficiency and effectiveness.

• Supervises others in product planning, design, testing and delivery.

• Teaches others how to use advanced technologies and tools for product lines.

• Advises on details of multiple products and product groups.

• Develops the criteria for assessing product performance.

What you will get:

• A commitment to diversity and inclusion . Our common values and focus on inclusion and respect drive the decisions made by our company, teams, and people. Here, you can apply your unique life and job experiences, and work in a team environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are celebrated, and your whole-self matters.

• You earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

• Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date)

Additional Information

• Location: The location for this position is Mossville, IL

• Relocation Assistance Offered: Yes, relocation assistance is available

• Required Travel: 15% (Domestic/International)

• VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available

Final details:

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Posting Dates:

June 12, 2024 - June 19, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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