Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases

Vice President – Product Development

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Huntington Beach • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $175,000 - $230,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develop and own the product development strategy aligned with business goals and market opportunities.
  • Manage product portfolio positioning, lifecycle strategy, pricing approach, and roadmap execution.
  • Identify emerging technologies, market trends, and new business opportunities.
  • Build, lead, and scale an integrated product development team covering product management, commercialization, and technical development streams.
  • Oversee product strategy from concept to commercialization, including business case development, value proposition, and launch plans.
  • Drive product performance metrics including margin, adoption rate, customer satisfaction, and ROI.
  • Prioritize initiatives based on customer value, resource availability, and financial impact.
  • Ensure timely product delivery through cross-functional alignment with engineering, operations, and supply chain.
  • Act as strategic interface between commercial, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and regional stakeholders.
  • Partner with sales teams to develop go-to-market strategy, product positioning, and commercial enablement tools.
  • Engage directly with customers, partners, and industry channels to capture voice-of-customer and validate product direction.
  • Establish processes and governance for product lifecycle management and stage-gate development.
  • Optimize resource allocation, project timelines, and budget planning.
  • Champion product quality, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Management, Business, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in product development/management roles, ideally in industrial equipment, cryogenics, energy, or adjacent technology sectors.
  • Proven leadership background managing cross-functional product or technical teams.
  • Track record delivering successful product launches and commercial outcomes.
  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and strategic planning capabilities.
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to influence at all levels.
  • Experience in cryogenic or high-reliability industrial systems.
  • Familiarity with aftermarket service product offerings and lifecycle revenue models.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
product development strategyproduct portfolio managementlifecycle strategybusiness case developmentproduct performance metricsresource allocationproject timelinesbudget planningcontinuous improvementgo-to-market strategy
Soft Skills
leadershipanalytical skillsdecision-makingstrategic planningcommunication skillsinfluencing skillscross-functional collaborationcustomer engagementteam managementproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Product ManagementBachelor’s degree in Business