Senior Product Manager (Drivetrain, Hydraulics, Seals and Braking)

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

Job Title: Senior Product Manager, Drivetrain, Hydraulics, Seals and Braking

Location: Southfield, MI

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 65,000 team members working at more than 200 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, DRiV, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

This position will report within the DRiV business group. DRiV is Tenneco’s aftermarket product solutions group, with a mission to deliver advancements that help people get the most out of every vehicle, every ride, every race, and every journey.  We strive to consistently deliver top tier results behind branded product solutions for our community and shareholders. 

Role Overview:
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Product Manager to lead the development and commercialization of drivetrain, hydraulics components and associated seals and driving the commercialization of braking product lines. This role will drive product strategy, profitability, and market execution while collaborating across technical, sales, and operational teams to deliver world-class solutions for the commercial truck and off-highway segments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the product strategy, go-to-market strategy and commercialization plan for engine components that includes powertrain and seals. Develop go-to market strategy and commercialization plan for steering, suspension, and braking product lines in collaboration with technical product management teams.
• Own product line P&L, driving profitability, margin improvement, and growth opportunities through product line reviews and sales pipeline support.
• Define product offerings by identifying gaps, customer needs, and competitive opportunities through market research, internal analysis, and competitive benchmarking.
• Manage the full product lifecycle, including profitability analysis, demand planning, and the new product development process.
• Lead cross-functional teams through product development, integration, and commercialization initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, purchasing and supply chain teams to execute product roadmaps, identify customer opportunities, and deliver solutions that meet market demand.
• Communicate product vision and updates effectively across all levels, influencing stakeholders and driving alignment on trade-offs and priorities.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree or equivalent preferred

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in product management, marketing, project management, or engineering, ideally in the commercial truck and off-highway segments and/or in drivetrain, hydraulics and/or seals
• 6+ years of experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Experience with stage-gate product management processes.
• 5+ years’ experience with drivetrain, hydraulics and/or seals Product strategy; preferred

Skills:

• Proven ability to own and drive product roadmap strategy, aligning with business goals and customer needs.
• Strong understanding of P&L, cost structures, and margin improvement strategies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage VP-level stakeholders.
• Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and SAP systems.
• Strong project management, critical thinking, and time management skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence and drive alignment across executives.
•  Comfortable being out-front within the organization and interacting at all levels with multinational teams.
•  Passion for building products at scale with a focus on customer experience.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners and deliver strong results.
•  Demonstrated ability in benchmarking and assessing competitive landscape.
•  Ability to work in ambiguous environments and overcome challenges with a high degree of flexibility and professionalism.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.