Associate Product Manager

 Work Location: Portland, OR  

Your Career. Your Impact. Our Future.

At Oregon Tool, Inc., every Team Member drives our success. Your growth fuels our progress, empowering you to take initiative, share your ideas, and help shape what’s next. With a long history of innovation and a pioneering spirit, we’re a global team built on humility, grit, and collaboration – where every voice is valued and every contribution matters. If you’re ready to bring your perspective and thrive in a people-first culture, join us and make an impact.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT:
The Associate Product Manager (APM) is responsible for resource management, strategic planning, tactical planning, and execution for a product portfolio within a larger product category. The APM strives to become the go-to product expert within the organization, developing a deep understanding of the products within the portfolio and competitive products in the marketplace. Key areas of ownership include developing, maintaining, and executing a 3–5-year global product road map, supporting new product launches with Sales and Brand Marketing teams, leadership on new product development in collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing, Sales support on new and existing products, and championing the voice of the consumer within the organization. The APM is expected to develop a detailed understanding of product pricing, costs, category and product line profitability. To drive their business, the APM will demonstrate the ability to identify gaps in the marketplace through competitive analysis and user research and capitalize on these opportunities by working with R&D teams to develop solution-based product proposals.

THE DETAILS:

Tactical Planning

• Co‑develop research plans with Marketing Insights and Business Segment leadership, including VOC and quantitative surveys
• Drive product usability and customer acceptance across the full end‑to‑end experience (setup, installation, use, and end‑of‑life)
• Troubleshoot customer issues and coordinate resolution with technical teams

Execution

• Deliver projects on time and within budget
• Support sales with quotes, delivery coordination, and CMA needs
• Optimize product portfolio (SKU rationalization, pricing, cost control)
• Contribute to trade shows and marketing tools
• Track sales, margins, costs, and ROI to drive improvements

Strategic Planning

• Maintain a global product roadmap with regional teams
• Build business cases and define customer requirements
• Co‑lead product development from concept to launch
• Analyze market and customer data to identify trends and target segments
• Prioritize projects based on scope, schedule, and investment
• Support marketing with value propositions and messaging

 QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in related field (Business, Marketing, Finance, Engineering) or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience in Product Management
• Passion for and experience with forestry, garden, agriculture, construction tools or commercial equipment preferred
• Demonstrated success in user experience, product delivery processes, positioning, product strategy and product launch
• Able to complete responsibilities in a timely, professional and quality manner with minimal supervision
• Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms
• Creative thinker
• Collaborative and effective team player and able to work with teams who are globally dispersed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and data management software (SAP preferred)

At Oregon Tool, we provide a reasonable, good-faith estimate of the compensation range for this role of $75,000 to $87,000. Final offers are based on various factors such as experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity. This range may vary based on geographic location where the position is filled, and most new hires are not typically hired at the top of the range.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period) 
• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
• Retirement Savings Plus Plan*
• Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service 
• Paid holidays and one paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year 
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Global company with small company feel 
• Casual work attire 
• Complimentary snack and coffee/tea to keep you fueled
• Onsite cafeteria offering a variety of convenient options 
• Onsite Physical Therapist
• Onsite Fitness center
• Public Transit access

*Based on geographic location and company performance.

WHO WE ARE: 

Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting tool platform. At Oregon Tool, it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive people-first culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our Team Members, customers, and communities. We welcome applications from all skilled individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether.

To learn more about our company and history visit us at: https://www.oregontool.com.

Oregon Tool, Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is contingent on a background investigation and drug screen. Oregon Tool, Inc. does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under law. 

During the application process we will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g., date of birth; driver’s license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information). If you submit such information, you do so at your own risk, and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission. This notice should not be construed as an offer of employment or creating any terms of employment. 

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