.The Product Strategy Manager at StoneAge delivers products for the global waterblast market, ensuring valuable ROI for both StoneAge and its customers. They are a valued and trusted partner of Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Operations and serve as an unbiased source of information, aimed at identifying market needs and creating products that address those needs. The Product Strategy Manager will be responsible for establishing a framework around the new Product Strategy department, guiding it through structured processes to support long-term company objectives. Additionally, they will coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure cohesive product development that drives innovation and business growth. The Product Strategy Manager owns the product through its lifecycle, from product conceptualization, into production for sales, and through obsolescence. This position reports to the Director of Product and has a starting salary of $125,000 - $145,000 per year.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSKey Responsibilities: Build and lead the Product Strategy department, developing a robust structure to align with company goals. Develop and implement processes that support the creation, refinement, and execution of product strategies across departments. Coordinate between Sales, Engineering, and Marketing to align product development activities with company goals and mission. Gather and organize market intelligence, delivering actionable insights to key stakeholders to inform product development and strategic decisions. Review and assess market opportunities to prioritize initiatives that align with business goals, leveraging data to shape product value propositions and market positioning. Lead strategic product discussions including go-to-market strategies, feature prioritization, competitive positioning, pricing strategy, and the overall business case for new products. Review and categorize market opportunities and product value propositions. Maintain a healthy product portfolio – managing products from launch through eventual obsolescence. Participate in Product Strategy Meetings involving key stakeholders. Disposition New Product Pipeline and Product Change Request. Leadership: Support and guide a team of 2, fostering a collaborative environment where team members actively contribute to department and company goals, setting clear expectations and mutual accountability for delivering on strategic objectives. Coordinate cross-functional resources to ensure alignment between product development, engineering, and operations, optimizing team efficiency and project outcomes. Oversee team performance, providing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to ensure individual and collective success in achieving product strategy goals. Monitor and adjust resource utilization to maximize productivity and ensure the team has the tools and support needed to execute projects efficiently