PACCAR is a Fortune 200 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

PACCAR WINCH Inc is a wholly owned subsidiary of PACCAR.  PACCAR Winch Inc manufactures high quality industrial winches, hoists, and drives for the oil/gas, construction, utility and specialty markets.   We have locations in Broken Arrow and Okmulgee, Oklahoma.  Our business is growing, and we are seeking an experienced Product Development Manager to join our team at our headquarters in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.  This position is an on-site office position located in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma that does require approximately 25% travel. 

 

PACCAR offers comprehensive benefits from time of hire through retirement for vested employees. As a PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

Medical, Dental and Vision plan options Flexible spending and health savings accounts 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%, offering both Roth 401K and traditional Fully funded retirement pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement 12 paid holidays, sick and vacation time Tuition reimbursement program Company provided paid short-and long-term disability programs Free Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more 

Job Summary:

The Product Development Manager oversees and implements product development policies, life cycles, objectives, and initiatives. Leads research for new products and product enhancements, and product redesign and evaluates the potential and practicality of products in development. Will also coordinate project activities across multiple departments as projects progress, managing key deliverables for successful product implementation.  

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:    

Leads research for new markets, new products, product enhancements, and product redesign. Investigates and forecasts market potential for current and proposed products, analyzing economic and market data and present this information to Senior Management for consideration. Leadership of the product development program roadmap ensuring each element of the road pipeline is delivered on time while optimizing the market window, customer requirements, product release strategies and competitive advantage. Ensure alignment across product value proposition, program scope, and strategic business objectives. Hold team members accountable for the creation and delivery of program goals and milestones. Work with functional leaders to ensure the appropriate core team resources are committed to the program and contribute to required performance levels. Lead cross functional Market Segment Teams through problem resolution including root cause analysis, corrective, and preventive action. Constructively challenge the team and the organization to rethink assumptions and approach headwinds in new ways. Independently determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Liaison between Sales, Operations, Purchasing, Accounting, and Engineering. Provides assistance with major accounts and provides assistance required. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required, an MBA or other advanced business/management degree preferred. 5+ years’ product development experience and related industry experience. Technical product knowledge, gained through five to ten years of closely related experience. Proven track record of new product development and launch to market. Expertise in cross-functional team leadership delivering critical business goals within a phase-gate based product development process. Excellent influencing skills with the ability to achieve challenging goals through others without direct authority across different functions, geographies and cultures. Drive for accountability by managing individual goals & team goals. Possesses the skills and aptitude to engage, influence, direct & challenge all functions involved in the development of new products. Anticipate and understand implications across all functions. Exceptional analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills coupled to strong business, strategic and financial acumen. Good verbal and written communication skills. Proficient Microsoft suite skills: Excel, Word, Power Point. Must be able to travel 25% of time.

Preferred Qualifications:

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus. Background in hydraulics and power transmission products is a plus. Supporting systems knowledge a plus: Creo, Windchill, Tableau, Teams, and CRM platforms.

PACCAR Winch promotes diversity and inclusion through mentorship, training, events and internal organizations such as the PACCAR Winch Diversity Council, Winch Women’s Organization and the Veteran Affinity Group.  There are many ways for employees to get involved to make a difference in the organization and our communities.

PACCAR Winch Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Protected Veteran/ Disability Employer.  If accommodation required, contact HR at Winch.Jobs@paccar.com or PACCAR Winch at: (918) 251-8511.  To review our EEO and Pay Transparency Policies click here:  https://paccar.canto.com/b/GDD1O    #LI-TJ1  #INDW

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This includes airline travel and lengthy car travel and all associated physical requirements of traveling, luggage handling, and communicating. 

Disclaimer

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.  It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation.  As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.