About Pierce, an Oshkosh company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

Product Manager - Cab & Chassis R28493

The Product Manager will manage all aspects of the product family in which the job responsibilities relate to Pierce’s Custom Chassis Products. The role will support the development and execute strategic plans related to the applicable product family. The Product Manager will also manage and develop Product Management team members.

YOUR IMPACT:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy aligned with company goals and market demands, focusing on Pierce's custom chassis product lines.

• Develop and maintain specifications, proposals, pricing, and other technical data pertaining to the sales of the product family.

• Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitor activities related to chassis products in the firefighting and emergency vehicle industry.

• Lead the development of new chassis products, features, and enhancements, collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineers, designers, and quality assurance.

• Manage the entire product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life, ensuring product roadmap alignment with customer requirements and technological advancements.

• Ensure all chassis products meet regulatory standards and certifications, such as NFPA, UL, DOT, FMVSS, SAE and FM Global, by working closely with regulatory agencies and certification bodies.

• Engage with customers to gather feedback, understand their needs, and translate insights into actionable product requirements and improvements.

• Foster collaboration across departments including sales, marketing, engineering, operations, and customer support to ensure successful product launches and ongoing support.

• Develop and manage budgets for product development, resource allocation, and other related activities, optimizing cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

• Provide training and support to internal teams, dealers, and customers on the features, functionality, and installation of electrical products.

• Continuously evaluate product performance, customer satisfaction, and market dynamics to identify opportunities for product enhancements and innovation.

• Effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to project milestones and objectives.

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Marketing/Sales, Engineering or related field.

• Seven (7) or more years of experience

• Management experience

• Ability to travel (10-15%)

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior background in vocational truck markets

• Project management experience

WHY PIERCE?

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k+ team members around the world who embody them.

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.

We offer our employees an outstanding range of benefits, including:

• Eligibility on Day 1 for medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance

• Up to $10,000 each year for tuition reimbursement to allow you to further your education in a degreed program (Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programs)

• 401k plan with company match, $.50 for every dollar up to 6%

• Competitive paid-time off plans

• Company bonus plan, free life, short and long-term disability plans

• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company contribution up to $1K per year

• Many, many more!

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Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our reception desk by phone at +1 (920) 502.3009 or our talent acquisition team by email corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com .

Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.