Head of Product Management- REMOTE

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Product Manager, Chip Making (Metalworking)

Full Time Professional La Vergne, TN, US

Location: Remote

Brands: JET Baileigh | Reports to: Director, Product Management – Metal

Own the future of metal chip-making for two iconic brands.

Drilling. CNC machining centers. At JPW Industries, we are looking for a Product Manager to take the wheel of our entire Chip-Making portfolio under the JET and Baileigh brands and decide where it goes next. With industry-shaping brands like Jet, Powermatic, Wilton, Edwards, Baileigh and Axiom, JPW is redefining excellence in industrial tools and machinery for professionals worldwide. Chip-making, and CNC in particular, is where the market is heading, and this role sits at the center of that growth. If you know metalworking, love building products people brag about, and want your fingerprints on a category, keep reading.

As Product Manager – Chip Making, you own the full lifecycle and P&L story of the portfolio: strategy, roadmap, launches, pricing, and performance. The 3–5-year Chip-Making product roadmap, with a strong emphasis on CNC machinery.

New product development end to end — from Voice-of-Customer insight and competitive analysis to a profitable, design-driven launch.

Category performance: pricing, margins, forecasting, promotions, and portfolio decisions (expand, evolve, or retire).

Sales, dealers, and end-users see you as the go-to voice for JET and Baileigh chip-making equipment.

Lead cross-functional teams to translate end-user, application, and distribution needs into products that exceed expectations.

Drive market research and Voice-of-Customer work; turn competitive and cost analysis into smart, profitable bets.

Set strategy, pricing, and financial targets by product line; Fuel the Field

Arm Marketing and Sales with messaging, copy, technical content, and launch materials that sell.

Get in front of customers — visit end-users, key dealers, and accounts, and represent JPW at tradeshows.

Lead line reviews and competitive analysis; respond to special quotes and enable reps, dealers, and customer service.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in industrial product management.

Hands-on CNC machinery experience and a real feel for the product, the market, and what end-users need and want.

A track record across the full arc of product launches — program development through in-market sales.

Range: Comfortable juggling multiple projects with strong written and verbal communication.

Tools: Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for reporting and product research; SAP experience is a plus.

Travel: Willing to travel to customers, dealers, and tradeshows as the business requires.

Accountability — We Keep Score & Play to Win: Take personal ownership of your portfolio’s outcomes and deliver on both short- and long-term results. Problem Solving & Innovation — We Believe in Innovation: Pursue out-of-the-box ideas, big and small, to solve customer and business challenges. Decision Making — We Think Customer First: Make timely, well-reasoned decisions with the end-user and customer at the forefront, prioritizing excellence and accountability even under ambiguity or incomplete information.

Collaboration & Inclusion — We Win as a Team: Believe in the power of collective ideas and diverse perspectives. We are more than just a workplace – we are a community of innovators, problem-solvers, and game-changers. Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, telehealth, and more from Day 1

Generous PTO + Paid Holidays

Career Development & Learning Opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status.

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