About JLG, an Oshkosh companyJLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.The Sr. Product Manager – Aerial Work Platforms leads JLG’s product strategy, driving innovation and ensuring successful product launches. This role requires a versatile, agile leader with experience in whole goods, heavy equipment, or construction equipment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a global business environment, collaborating across New Product Development, Operations, and Sales. By connecting stakeholders, aligning strategic goals, and building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and global counterparts, this leader will play a key role in shaping JLG’s growth and market leadership.<div></div>Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesLeadership &amp; Team Development<ul><li>Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports, coaching and mentoring junior team members to drive performance.</li><li>Model JLG’s People First principles, demonstrating resilience, flexibility, and tenacity in achieving results.</li></ul>Product Strategy &amp; Lifecycle Management<ul><li>Own the full product lifecycle for aerial work platforms, including Multi Generation Product/Enhancement Plans (MGPP/MGEP), new product ideas, improvements, simplification, aftermarket alignment, and adjacent business opportunities.</li><li>Partner with Engineering to prioritize projects and ensure market timing alignment.</li><li>Deliver on Gate review requirements and ensure successful product launches.</li><li>Promote productivity by implementing effective systems and processes.</li></ul>Market Insight &amp; Positioning<ul><li>Gather voice-of-customer (VOC), Jobs-to-be-Done, and competitive insights to inform product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market plans.</li><li>Develop pricing strategies, track market dynamics, and assess portfolio competitiveness.</li><li>Act as subject matter expert, monitoring performance metrics such as margin, market share, and portfolio health.</li></ul>Cross-Functional Collaboration<ul><li>Partner with Sales, Service, Training, Marketing Communications, and Quality to meet customer needs and strengthen product adoption.</li><li>Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to align portfolio and market priorities.</li><li>Create communication tools (sales manuals, specification sheets, demos) to highlight value-based selling propositions.</li><li>Support field trial activities, demonstrations, and customer engagements to validate product performance.</li><li>Other duties may be assigned as needed.</li></ul><div></div>Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.</li><li>Minimum of eight (8) years of related Product Management experience.</li><li>Demonstrated experience managing the full lifecycle of manufactured products, from concept and design through production, market launch, growth, and end-of-life.</li><li>Minimum of two (2) years of management experience.</li><li>Proven ability to successfully execute Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities.</li><li>Ability to travel up to 30%, depending on business needs.</li></ul><div></div>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Master’s degree (MBA, Marketing, Engineering, or related field).</li><li>Direct experience in whole goods, heavy equipment, or construction equipment industries.</li><li>Proven expertise in product lifecycle management, value-based pricing, and go-to-market execution.</li></ul><div></div>Why Join JLGAt JLG, you’ll join a dynamic, people-first team that values innovation, growth, and collaboration. We’re committed to helping you succeed — both professionally and personally — with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:<ul><li>Day 1 eligibility for medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Tuition reimbursement for Associates, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree programs (up to $10,000 annually)</li><li>401(k) with company match</li><li>Competitive paid-time off plans</li><li>Company bonus plan, plus free life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability coverage</li><li>Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution</li><li>Hybrid work schedule for flexibility</li><li>And many more benefits that make JLG a great place to build your career!</li></ul>*OSK1917#LI-AG1  Pay Range:$118,700.00 - $211,300.00The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Moving the world forward Oshkosh is an industrial technology company of approximately 17,000 team members, that designs and manufactures some of the world&rsquo;s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG&reg;, Hinowa, Pierce&reg;, Power Towers, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh&reg; Defense, McNeilus&reg;, IMT&reg;, Jerr-Dan&reg;, Frontline&trade; Communications, Oshkosh&reg; Airport Products, Oshkosh&reg; AeroTech and Pratt Miller. We make a difference in people&rsquo;s lives by creating mission-critical equipment that serves the everyday hero. Our innovation is people focused and developed by sharing advances across our portfolio of companies. For us, it&rsquo;s about moving the world forward through building, serving and protecting communities. Our purpose: Make a difference in people&rsquo;s lives.

Sr Product Manager (Heavy Equipment)

About JLG, an Oshkosh companyJLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.The Sr. Product Manager – Aerial Work Platforms leads JLG’s product strategy, driving innovation and ensuring successful product launches. This role requires a versatile, agile leader with experience in whole goods, heavy equipment, or construction equipment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a global business environment, collaborating across New Product Development, Operations, and Sales. By connecting stakeholders, aligning strategic goals, and building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and global counterparts, this leader will play a key role in shaping JLG’s growth and market leadership.<div></div>Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesLeadership &amp; Team Development<ul><li>Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports, coaching and mentoring junior team members to drive performance.</li><li>Model JLG’s People First principles, demonstrating resilience, flexibility, and tenacity in achieving results.</li></ul>Product Strategy &amp; Lifecycle Management<ul><li>Own the full product lifecycle for aerial work platforms, including Multi Generation Product/Enhancement Plans (MGPP/MGEP), new product ideas, improvements, simplification, aftermarket alignment, and adjacent business opportunities.</li><li>Partner with Engineering to prioritize projects and ensure market timing alignment.</li><li>Deliver on Gate review requirements and ensure successful product launches.</li><li>Promote productivity by implementing effective systems and processes.</li></ul>Market Insight &amp; Positioning<ul><li>Gather voice-of-customer (VOC), Jobs-to-be-Done, and competitive insights to inform product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market plans.</li><li>Develop pricing strategies, track market dynamics, and assess portfolio competitiveness.</li><li>Act as subject matter expert, monitoring performance metrics such as margin, market share, and portfolio health.</li></ul>Cross-Functional Collaboration<ul><li>Partner with Sales, Service, Training, Marketing Communications, and Quality to meet customer needs and strengthen product adoption.</li><li>Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to align portfolio and market priorities.</li><li>Create communication tools (sales manuals, specification sheets, demos) to highlight value-based selling propositions.</li><li>Support field trial activities, demonstrations, and customer engagements to validate product performance.</li><li>Other duties may be assigned as needed.</li></ul><div></div>Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.</li><li>Minimum of eight (8) years of related Product Management experience.</li><li>Demonstrated experience managing the full lifecycle of manufactured products, from concept and design through production, market launch, growth, and end-of-life.</li><li>Minimum of two (2) years of management experience.</li><li>Proven ability to successfully execute Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities.</li><li>Ability to travel up to 30%, depending on business needs.</li></ul><div></div>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Master’s degree (MBA, Marketing, Engineering, or related field).</li><li>Direct experience in whole goods, heavy equipment, or construction equipment industries.</li><li>Proven expertise in product lifecycle management, value-based pricing, and go-to-market execution.</li></ul><div></div>Why Join JLGAt JLG, you’ll join a dynamic, people-first team that values innovation, growth, and collaboration. We’re committed to helping you succeed — both professionally and personally — with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:<ul><li>Day 1 eligibility for medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Tuition reimbursement for Associates, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree programs (up to $10,000 annually)</li><li>401(k) with company match</li><li>Competitive paid-time off plans</li><li>Company bonus plan, plus free life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability coverage</li><li>Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution</li><li>Hybrid work schedule for flexibility</li><li>And many more benefits that make JLG a great place to build your career!</li></ul>*OSK1917#LI-AG1  Pay Range:$118,700.00 - $211,300.00The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Sr Product Manager (Heavy Equipment)

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