Director of Product Management & Marketing

Company Description

* Smart People * Smart ideas * Smart choice

A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth.

Why do so many people join MTS Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow professionally.

Transforming what’s possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials — this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it’s a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.

By joining MTS, you’ll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You’ll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And because we are a global company, your work may also include world travel.

Job Summary:

The Director of Product Management & Marketing in the Materials Testing Business is a strategic leadership role responsible for developing a comprehensive marketing strategy and driving initiatives to enhance market position and organic growth in the business. This position would have direct responsibility for marketing and product management.

Candidates must possess a history of strong leadership, experience in product management, market strategy, and technology. The ideal candidate must be able to work effectively in a team environment, interface closely with other functional leaders (domestic and globally) and can develop and direct strategy.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Ability to lead a team to gather high-quality customer insights
• Define and effectively articulate a strategy for product development that supports the business’s organic growth and market differentiation goals
• Has in-depth customer and market knowledge and demonstrates the ability to convert market insights into key growth opportunities aligned with the overall business strategy
• Has the ability to drive value proposition creation to address customer needs and pain points.
• Key leader in the annual and long-range planning process to develop and implement growth strategies, operational plans, policies, projections and budgets in support of business goals.
• Has the courage to stop projects when needed
• Drive domestic and international marketing strategies and tactics to support current and new markets while managing product pricing and positioning
• Determine market size/share, revenue potential, and ROI to develop plans and sales channels to increase sales growth, profitable margins, and solution sales approaches
• Use data and analytics to make informed decisions and optimizations.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of marketing and innovation initiatives
• Oversee the development and execution of a strong brand identity and marketing campaigns for materials testing products
• Build and lead a high-performing team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities
• Assess team capabilities and address gaps when identified

Education, Experience & Skills Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Marketing or technical discipline
• Minimum 7-10 years of related experience
• Ability to contribute at a strategic level to define growth strategy and rationalize product portfolio
• Knowledge of marketing and the product development process and tools
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with the ability to present at all levels of the organization.
• Highly motivated and results oriented with the ability to work independently and in a team environment with ability to easily adapt to change, consistently meet deadlines and excellent follow through.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time domestically and internationally

Who We Are?

MTS is a leading global supplier of test and simulation systems. Customers including Formula 1 teams, leading automotive and aerospace companies and the world’s leading researchers in materials, seismic and other engineering disciplines all rely on our complex test and simulation systems to determine the reliability of product properties and to comply with quality standards.

MTS is an ITW company. ITW is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with 49,000 employees across 56 countries worldwide. The company´s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns and offers career development and learning opportunities in more than 50 countries across the globe. At ITW we think and act like entrepreneurs. We embrace autonomy, make decisions and take ownership to create innovative solutions for our customers all over the world.

Our unique ITW Business Model applied across all segments and businesses gives us the tools to focus on what’s most important, and keeps us grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.

This role is an opportunity to have a significant positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate, and grow professionally not only within MTS but across the ITW enterprise to Ignite Your Full Potential.

Best in Class Benefits

• Our total rewards package is broad and offers comprehensive support from health and wellness, to retirement and financial stability.
  • Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • HSA/FSA with a company match
  • Income Protection Benefits
  • Industry Leading 401(k) plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Matching Gift and Volunteer Program

Opportunities to Get Involved and Give Back

• Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led organizations that bring together diverse groups of people to share experiences and innovative ideas to help accelerate our path to full potential
• It is also our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment, strive to create a place where everyone is welcome to contribute their talents and ideas.
• ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program provide employees an opportunity to give back and help families in our neighborhoods who are in need

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.