Product Manager – Mirror Cycle Specialist
Louisville, KY - USA
Job Summary
- Own the Category: Define and execute the long-term product strategy and roadmap for the NVX motorcycle mirror and handlebar accessory lines.
- Market Research: Analyze rider demographics competitive landscapes and emerging motorcycle design trends to identify high-growth product opportunities.
- Voice of the Rider: Deeply understand rider needs across various segments (e.g. sportbikes cruisers adventure cafe racers) to define clear product requirements.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaboratively work with industrial designers and engineers to translate concept sketches into production-ready high-quality components.
- Specialized Engineering Liaison: Guide the technical development of mirror systems ensuring optimal vibration dampening optical clarity convex/concave glass precision and universal or bike-specific fitment mechanics.
- Sourcing & Manufacturing: Partner with supply chain teams to select manufacturing partners negotiate component costs and ensure strict adherence to premium quality standards.
- Launch Execution: Collaborate with marketing and sales to create compelling product positioning packaging and digital launch campaigns.
- Pricing & Profitability: Manage product margins MSRP strategy and bill of materials (BOM) costs to hit financial targets.
- Continuous Improvement: Monitor customer feedback reviews and warranty data to iterate on existing products and improve future generations.
- Industry Expertise: 35 years of product management experience specifically within the motorcycle aftermarket components powersports or automotive accessories industry.
- Category Specialty: Proven experience developing rider-facing hardware; specific experience with motorcycle mirrors optical components or handlebar assemblies is highly preferred.
- Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Design Business Marketing or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Technical Aptitude: Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g. CNC machining injection molding die-casting) and materials (aluminum carbon fiber automotive-grade glass).
- Regulatory Awareness: Familiarity with global motorcycle safety standards (such as DOT or E-Mark certification requirements for mirrors) is a significant plus.
- Project Management: Exceptional organizational skills with experience managing complex multi-variable project timelines.
- Passion for Riding: An active motorcycle license and a genuine passion for motorcycle culture and customization are highly desirable.
Required Skills:
Motorcycle Mirror Systems Product Strategy Product Lifecycle Management PLM New Product Introduction NPI Roadmapping Market Research Cross-Functional Leadership Competitive Analysis Go-To-Market Strategy Hardware Product Development Project Management Pricing Strategy & Profitability Manufacturing Processes Supply Chain & Sourcing Bill of Materials Management BOM Management Motorcycle Dynamics & Customization Aftermarket Components Industrial Design Collaboration Regulatory Compliance Quality Assurance & Standards Customer Feedback Analysis