Director of Product Management, Tools and Equipment

We are looking for someone seeking exciting new opportunities as a Director of Product Management, Tools and Equipment for our thriving team. The successful person will be an energetic, customer focused, self-starter who has experience in the automotive aftermarket parts industry.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits and employee assistance program accessible.
• A generous employer contribution to the pension plan.
• Complete insurance coverage.
• Employee discounts on automotive products.
• Career development opportunities
• Work in a dynamic work environment you’ll be able to expand your skills.

Your Daily Contribution & Impact:

• Strategic vision and roadmap: Develop and communicate the long-term product vision and strategy. Create and manage the product roadmap, prioritizing initiatives to maximize business and customer value.
• Team leadership and mentorship: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of product managers, helping them grow and excel in their roles. Oversee and delegate responsibilities for multiple products or product lines.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Act as a key liaison between the product team and other departments, such as Planning, Operations, Marketing, Sales, and senior executive leadership.
• Market and customer insights: Conduct and oversee market research and competitive analysis to identify new trends, customer needs, and business opportunities. Ensure customer feedback is incorporated into product planning.
• Performance and data analysis: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and other metrics to evaluate product success. Use data-driven insights to inform decisions on product optimization and future strategy.
• Stakeholder management: Communicate product plans, priorities, and performance to internal and external stakeholders. Effectively manage expectations and build consensus.
• Resource and portfolio management: Allocate resources, manage budgets, and oversee a portfolio of products to ensure strategic alignment and efficient execution.
• Develop partnership with external vendors, promotions, maximize sales and margin.

Expertise & Essential Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Procurement/Sourcing/Product Management
• Negotiations skills, team player, ability to prioritize
• Advance level of proficiency in MS Office programs (specially in MS excel /Power point)
• Proficient with computer programs and a working knowledge of new technology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership, strong sense of business, innovation and solution oriented
• Autonomous, self‐starter, Superior planner and organized

Why Bumper to Bumper?

Welcome to Bumper to Bumper! We are a Canada company in Boucherville, QC, part of the LKQ Group – North America's largest provider of alternative vehicle collision replacement products and the world's largest provider of alternative aftermarket parts. Our network includes over 190 auto parts stores and more than 80 automotive service providers operating in Canada under the Bumper to Bumper® banner.

More than just a brand, Bumper to Bumper is a team of passionate individuals. With a fresh vision and a recently reinvigorated leadership team, collaboration is at the core of our success.

Join us to be part of a growing company and contribute to our ongoing success in the automotive industry.

Long live your career at Bumper to Bumper!