Product Management Director

About McNeilus, an Oshkosh Company McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean. The Product Manager Director is highly diverse role and requires an agile, situational leader within the engineering organization to shape and execute McNeilus's product strategy and program execution. The position will lead both Product Management and Program Management, ensuring alignment between long-term vision and day-to-day delivery. The ideal candidate brings experience across engineering, operations, marketing, and sales, and excels at leading through influence, serving as a central hub that connects stakeholders, drives alignment, and delivers strategic initiatives to completion. This leader will build strong relational engagement with team members, customers, industry experts, suppliers, and cross-functional partners to accelerate progress and achieve business outcomes.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned: Strategic leader who connects vision to execution and drives product performance. Leads, coaches, and develops teams to deliver results while fostering strong morale and living Oshkosh values. Manages full product lifecycle, including roadmap (MGPP), prioritization, development, launch, and lifecycle optimization. Ensures program adherence to Oshkosh's Global Product Development process. Owns product line performance, including financials, market metrics, and portfolio health. Drives cross-functional alignment and communication to ensure stakeholder engagement and execution of strategy. Influences senior leaders and partners across functions to achieve product strategy goals. Partners with Engineering, Sales, and Service to align technology, market needs, and commercialization efforts. Leverages deep market and competitive insight to identify opportunities, threats, and growth strategies. Defines product positioning, pricing, and go-to-market strategies based on customer and market feedback. Ensures consistent product experience across branding, design, and market-facing elements. Delivers successful product launches and meets all stage-gate requirements. Demonstrates agility, accountability, and resilience in navigating ambiguity and driving results.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field. A minimum of ten (10) years of related experience A minimum of three (3) years of management experience Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization. Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Strong strategic mindset and an ability to lead through influence. Substantiated evidence Essential Duties & Responsibilities can be successfully carried out. Ability to travel up to 40%, this is highly dependent on business cycle and needs.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Engineering Engineering and/or product management experience Experience in environmental/refuse industry Master's degree (MBA, Marketing, Engineering, or related field) Rental and/or Dealer Channel experience

WORKING CONDITIONS

The following represents general working conditions for this role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances. This role combines office-based administrative duties with physical activity in field or production environments. In the office setting, tasks may require extended computer use, sitting, and attending meetings. Field or floor work may involve walking across various terrains or shop floors, standing, moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), climbing stairs, and exposure to varying temperatures or noise levels. Must be able to shift focus between detailed cognitive work and occasional physical tasks as needed. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to support performance across both office and field responsibilities. #

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Pay Range:

$136,800.00 - $253,200.00 The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success. Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com. Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it 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. Advance your career by advancing the world. For many of our team members, this is more than a career. It's a calling. Oshkosh is home to thousands of difference-makers working together to build, serve and protect people and communities around the world. From the front lines to the firehouse, the people we serve are driven by a sense of purpose. The people who work here are no different. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day. As part of a People First culture, you'll be encouraged and empowered to take ownership of your work, develop your career and make a real impact on the world around you. Oshkosh is a global company that designs and manufactures some of the world's toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG®, Hinowa, Power Towers, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh® AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller.