[Remote] Product Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. WAI Global is seeking a Product Manager responsible for implementing product strategy and managing the assignment and release of parts for regional vehicle applications. The role involves conducting research, collaborating with various teams, and maintaining market trends to ensure compliance and maximize revenue.ResponsibilitiesImplement product strategy and develop product platforms to ensure maximum application coverage and revenue using available data sources aligned with market needs for quality, pricing, features, and benefitsConduct OE part number research and prioritize high-potential applications for product expansionIdentify sourcing partners and collaborate with sourcing teams to validate sourced partsPartner with MDM and item release teams to establish and maintain new part informationParticipate in quality assurance and validation testing for product line partsCollaborate with catalog teams to develop product coverage reports and customer communicationsConduct periodic business reviews and manage key revenue, coverage, and margin KPIsMaintain an understanding of prevailing market trends within related product categoriesSkillsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field required10+ years of combined experience in product management, engineering, or research, ideally within the automotive aftermarket or industrial distribution industriesProven expertise in reading engineering drawings and BOM documentationDemonstrated success in process improvement, project management, new product releases, and product launchesFamiliarity with automotive aftermarket, parts distribution, or adjacent sectors such as industrial goods or B2B/B2C eCommerce strongly preferredKnowledge of product and catalog management toolsExperience working with data and content across ERP, PIM, ACES/PIES, and TecDoc systemsProficiency with product and project management tools, MDM platforms, and data analytics solutionsStrong experience in data governance, master data clean-up, and ownership frameworksChange management experience, particularly transitioning from decentralized to centralized operating modelsStrong work ethic and self-driven mindsetComfortable with data-driven decision-making, performance scorecards, and KPI managementAbility to operate effectively within a fast-paced, matrixed, and remote-first environmentStrong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills across all organizational levelsFluent in EnglishMBA preferredFamiliarity with automotive aftermarket, parts distribution, or adjacent sectors such as industrial goods or B2B/B2C eCommerce strongly preferredSpanish preferredCompany OverviewWAI Global is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial products for the automotive, agricultural, industrial, and marine industries. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Miramar Beach, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.waiglobal.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipWAI Global has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024, 2 in 2021, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.