Director - Portfolio Management - Respiratory

PIP is seeking a Director of Product Management to lead our growing Respiratory business and drive global portfolio performance.

PIP is a $2B, private equity-backed, global leader and the largest dedicated head-to-toe safety company in the world. We protect workers across industries—including construction, manufacturing, and oil & gas—with best-in-class solutions spanning head protection, eyewear, respiratory, hand protection, protective apparel, footwear, electrical safety, and fall protection. In short, we enable workers everywhere to perform at their best and return home safely. We call it Protection Empowered.

Role Overview

The Director of Product Management – Respiratory, owns the portfolio end-to-end and is accountable for delivering accelerated revenue growth, margin expansion, and long-term value creation—always grounded in a deep understanding of customer needs. This leader will partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Sourcing, Engineering, R&D, Sales, and senior leadership to define and execute portfolio strategy, optimize investment decisions, and maximize return on investment—both for the current portfolio and future innovation pipeline. The ideal candidate is highly customer-centric, leveraging both qualitative and observational Voice of Customer (VoC) insights to guide strategic and tactical decisions.

This role reports to the VP of Product & Marketing and can be based in Charlotte, NC or Albany, NY.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing product management team
• Define and execute the global portfolio strategy, including planning, prioritization, and optimization
• Own P&L performance, driving revenue growth and margin expansion
• Lead new product introductions (NPIs), from concept through commercialization, including breakthrough innovation initiatives
• Develop and maintain product and solution roadmaps aligned to market opportunities and business objectives
• Drive portfolio lifecycle management, including rationalization, expansion, and performance optimization
• Deliver successful commercial launches and implement ongoing demand generation and profit optimization initiatives
• Shape and evolve business models to expand value capture and competitive differentiation
• Develop and execute value-based pricing strategies
• Lead comprehensive Voice of Customer (VoC) initiatives to inform product and portfolio decisions
• Champion brand positioning and ensure alignment with global brand strategy
• Drive cross-functional project planning and execution with operational rigor
• Establish pricing strategies and governance to achieve growth and profitability targets

Required Qualifications (You Must Have)

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience
• Minimum of 3 years of product management experience, preferably within safety, industrial, or adjacent markets
• Competitive mindset with a strong drive to win

Preferred Qualifications (We Value)

• Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• MBA or equivalent advanced business training
• Experience in a high-growth, entrepreneurial, or transformation environment
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence across a global, matrixed organization
• Experience managing complex product portfolios, including hardware, services, or software-enabled solutions
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic plans that drive measurable results
• Commercial experience spanning product management, sales, and marketing
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities
• Ability to thrive in a high-performance, results-oriented environment