Product Manager

OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions (A Dover Company) brings together industry leaders - PDQ Manufacturing Inc., Belanger Inc., Innovative Control Systems (ICS), and Kesseltronics—to deliver the most comprehensive portfolio of vehicle wash technologies. 

From advanced in-bay and tunnel wash systems to cutting-edge payment, control, and automation software, we provide a single, integrated source for every vehicle wash need.  Together, these companies create a revolutionary single source for all vehicle wash needs. 

Based in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

Position Summary

Vehicle Wash Solutions is seeking an experienced and results-driven Product Manager who will lead the strategy, development, and lifecycle management of our tunnel product portfolio. This is a high-impact, cross-functional leadership role that bridges market insights, customer needs, and engineering innovation. This role will define the vision and roadmap for tunnel systems — driving product differentiation, commercial success, and customer satisfaction in one of our most essential and dynamic product categories.

Key Responsibilities 

• Own the strategic direction and roadmap for Tunnel products, aligning with the overall VWS business and growth objectives.
• Translate customer and market insights into compelling value propositions and winning product strategies.
• Identify emerging trends and opportunities to maintain VWS’s market leadership in tunnel wash solutions.
• Manage the full lifecycle — from concept, development, and launch to end-of-life decisions.
• Build business cases for new products and features, balancing innovation, manufacturability, and cost performance.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to ensure successful product execution, launch readiness, and production scalability.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to develop go-to-market strategies, pricing, and positioning.
• Work closely with Service and Support teams to address product performance and customer feedback.
• Collaborate across the portfolio to deliver integrated, one-stop customer solutions.
• Own product performance metrics, including revenue, profitability, and market share.
• Monitor and analyze product cost, quality, and customer satisfaction to drive continuous improvement.
• Support annual planning, budgeting, and portfolio prioritization processes.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, marketing, or related field required; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in product management, marketing, or related commercial/technical roles — preferably in industrial equipment, automation, or capital goods.
• Proven success leading complex hardware-based products from concept to commercialization.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to solve challenging problems; able to translate data and insight into strategy and execution.
• Can precisely articulate customer problems and solution value and effectively influence cross-functional teams; not afraid to ask hard questions and engage in difficult conversations to achieve the best outcome.
• Purpose-driven with the ability to motivate and excite others; strives for continuous improvement with a bias toward action.
• Demonstrated expertise in product planning and lifecycle management, including roadmap development, prioritization, and execution through advanced project management and collaboration tools.
• Excellent people skills with the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

OPW Vehicle Washing Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local law. OPW Vehicle Washing Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 12 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days, and paid sick days; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact dfs.hrinquiries@doverfs.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Location: Livonia, Michigan
Job Function: Sales & Marketing