Product Manager - VLA & TPPL Product Lines

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days per week in our Reading, PA office
• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates
• Generous paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (6% company match)
• A collaborative, innovation-driven culture that values excellence, teamwork, continuous learning, and professional development

Job Purpose

Manages day-to-day product management activities for the Vented Lead Acid (VLA) and Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) product lines globally for Industrial Mobility Solutions (formerly Motive Power). This role supports market analysis, product strategy, product change coordination, cost and pricing coordination, field communication, and execution of product line initiatives.

The position is responsible for improving Product Management execution and supporting significant product line changes, including initiatives such as new product introductions, product line consolidations, feature upgrade launches, and competitive analysis for VLA and TPPL product activities. This role works cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Operations, Purchasing, Finance, and field teams to improve communication, accelerate implementation, and support global customer needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day product activities for VLA and TPPL product lines.
• Conducts market analysis and translates findings into actionable product strategies and recommendations.
• Supports product line changes, product updates, and implementation of key initiatives.
• Coordinates watering kit changes, battery accessory updates, and product configuration updates.
• Communicates product changes, updates, availability, and field impacts to Sales, Service, and other customer-facing teams.
• Partners with Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, Finance, Sales, and regional teams to support product execution and issue resolution.
• Supports product roadmap activities, product rationalization, lifecycle management, and commercialization efforts.
• Tracks product-related actions, timelines, risks, and implementation status.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position may not have direct supervisory responsibilities but will lead cross-functional product activities and coordinate work across internal teams, regional stakeholders, and field organizations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in product engineering, applications engineering, systems engineering, product management, or project management.
• Experience with industrial products, batteries, chargers, power electronics, energy storage systems, electrical systems, material handling equipment, or related engineered solutions.
• Ability to translate customer needs and business requirements into technical product specifications.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work within cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a global business environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, engineering change processes, validation testing, quality improvement, and manufacturing support.
• Experience with motive power batteries, lithium-ion systems, TPPL batteries, flooded lead-acid batteries, battery management systems, industrial chargers, or high-frequency charging technologies.
• Experience in material handling, warehousing, logistics, transportation, industrial fleet operations, or ground support equipment markets.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, stage-gate development, root cause analysis, or corrective action processes.

General Job Requirements

• This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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