Leatherman Tool Group, based in Portland, OR, is on the hunt for a dynamic VP of Product to join our senior leadership team. In this pivotal role, you'll be at the helm of shaping the technical vision of our products and driving the product strategy to align with our overall business goals.
As the VP of Product, you'll be the cross-functional leader who unites the organization to achieve business goals. You'll design and lead comprehensive product line strategies for targeted industries, identifying opportunities, market needs, product roadmap, and sales potential. Your role will ensure that the entire company understands the product vision and direction, and you'll articulate actionable opportunities and insights gathered through research, consumer testing, and observations.
Leatherman Tool Group is committed to empowering people to help themselves and others. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in senior leadership roles, with a strong track record of driving product strategy and innovation. If you're ready to make a significant impact and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join us at Leatherman Tool Group!
Essential Functions
- Acting as a cross-functional leader to unite the organization in achieving business goals.
- Designing and leading comprehensive product line strategies for targeted industries, including identifying opportunities, market needs, product roadmap, and sales potential.
- Ensuring the entire company understands the product vision and direction.
- Articulating actionable opportunities and insights gathered through research, consumer testing, and observations.
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to define and prioritize opportunities.
- Serving as the global expert on targeted industries, maintaining current knowledge of consumers, markets, and competition.
- Leading innovation that aligns with and supports brand values.
- Developing strategies for product, pricing, market entry, and product management from strategy through post-launch evaluation to meet corporate objectives for revenue, profit, and brand.
- Staying ahead of industry trends with an insatiable curiosity.
- Applying business acumen to maximize the units sold, revenue, and profit from existing categories while supporting brand values.
- Staying abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and methodologies through continuous education and professional development.
Education and Experience
- Must live within daily driving distance of corporate headquarters located in Portland, Oregon.
- A Bachelor's Degree is required, and an MBA or a Master's Degree in Business Administration, Product Management, or Entrepreneurship is preferred.
- 10+ years of progressively responsible product marketing and project management experience.
- Extensive experience in product management, including roles like Product Manager, Senior Product Manager, or Director of Product Management. Product Development experience/knowledge is beneficial.
- Strong track record of leadership, high level of analytical thinking, ability to build collaborative partnerships cross-functionally, and excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Mastery of the product life cycle and roadmap creation process, ability to determine team Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), and strong leadership and coaching skills.
We care about the Health and Wellbeing of our Employees
Leatherman believes having healthy employees contributes to a healthy and productive workplace and community. While we're all responsible for our own overall health and well-being, Leatherman works toward helping employees make healthy lifestyle choices and changes that improve their health and overall quality of life through its many Health and Wellbeing Resources.
- Medical/dental/vision
- Free/low-cost on-site primary care health center
- 401(k) plan with 5% company match
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Behavioral health programs
- Pet insurance
- Onsite health coaching
- Lifestyle and fitness programs
- Tuition assistance
- Employee volunteer program
- Generous employee discounts
- Onsite fitness center
- Paid time off
Core Values
We have integrity in everything we do. We pursue excellence. We empower each other to reach our full potential.
Mission
Inspire, equip, and prepare everyone with innovative tools to take on the expected and unexpected.
Vision
Be the most useful brand in the world.
Leatherman Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
For more information on Leatherman, visit our Careers page:
https://www.leatherman.com/careers
Education Required
Job Type: Full-time
