Product Portfolio Manager

Location: CN - RHQ   
Goodyear Talent Acquisition Representative: Amber Li  
Sponsorship Available:  No
Relocation Assistance Available: No 

The Product Portfolio Manager is responsible for supporting and overseeing product portfolio actions (rationalization, line extensions, reporting, etc.) at a regional level. The role ensures synergy in efforts, execution efficiency, and alignment with the overall corporate strategy. This individual will also ensure the preparation of high-quality, timely product portfolio reports for corporate review cycles.

In alignment with the regional product strategy, the Product Portfolio Manager will drive the planning and execution of the AP product roadmap. The role works cross-functionally with project leaders, engineering, sales, marketing, and regional teams to ensure both revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and oversee portfolio actions (rationalization, line extensions, reporting) on a regional level to ensure efforts are synergized, efficient, and aligned with corporate strategy.
• Ensure the timely and high-quality preparation of product portfolio reports for corporate cycles.
• Drive the planning and execution of the AP product roadmap, based on customer needs and data-driven insights.
• Collaborate closely with enterprise project leaders, engineering, sales, marketing, and country-level teams to ensure customer satisfaction and revenue goals are met.
• Participate in defining Customer Value Proposition and Go-To-Market strategies for new and existing products to achieve competitive advantage and product superiority across targeted countries, sales channels, and customer segments.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5-7 years of experience in product management, portfolio management, or a similar role, preferably within a multinational or regional environment.
  • Proven track record of driving product strategy, roadmap development, and execution across multiple countries or regions.
  • Strong experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineering, sales, marketing, and project management.
• Skills and Competencies:
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and prioritize effectively.
  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to define Customer Value Propositions and create effective Go-To-Market strategies.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse teams across different countries and functions.
  • Experience with product lifecycle management tools and familiarity with market analysis techniques.
  • Fluent in English; proficiency in an additional regional language is a plus.

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 74,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate