JR Product Manager - Filtration

As a Junior Product Manager - Commercial Goods , you are responsible for new product development by addressing portfolio gaps and opportunities, utilizing UX and time to market stage gate process, as well as growth, maintenance and life-cycle management of assigned products. You will do so through the following activities:

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic management of the commercial goods product portfolio in Mexico, owning the full lifecycle from concept to phase-out; Define and execute product roadmaps aligned with business goals, market needs, and OE benchmarks; Drive growth through market intelligence, identifying gaps and opportunities via customer insights, competitive analysis, coverage studies, and vehicle application trends; Translate findings into actionable plans for program expansion and new product development; Develop business cases and financial justifications for product introductions and lifecycle decisions; Monitor key performance indicators (revenue, margin, coverage, P&L) to ensure business targets are met; Ensure data and technical accuracy, maintaining up-to-date product specifications, OE cross-references, catalog information, and differentiators that support marketing and sales effectiveness; Collaborate cross-functionally with global and regional teams including Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Logistics, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure smooth product launches, inventory health, and high service levels; Support marketing and branding initiatives, delivering product positioning, technical content, and supporting go-to-market strategies that enhance customer experience and brand presence; Lead issue resolution, including quality claims and logistics challenges, using structured methodologies like 8D in partnership with Engineering and/or Quality Departments; Act as a subject matter expert and team collaborator, sharing insights, supporting colleagues, and contributing to continuous improvement and innovation across the organization

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Engineering, or a related business field; 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in the automotive aftermarket; Knowledge of standard MS software (especially MS Excel, MS PowerPoint); Proficient oral and written communication in English

Nice to have

Practical / hands-on experience with and interest in automotive technology; SAP knowledge; MS Project; PowerBI; Initiative and determination, taking ownership of and accomplishing objectives with a strong drive and energy for results and need to finish; Strong Entrepreneurial Mindset; High Level of Social Competence - Team player, ability to effectively work in cross-functional teams; Ability and willingness to travel domestically & internationally (10%)