Senior Product Manager, Road & Gravel

Are you Specialized? As a Senior Product Manager for Road & Gravel , you will lead with vision, empathy, and relentless drive—translating the voice of riders into innovative, high-performance products that define the future of Road & Gravel cycling. Fueled by deep curiosity and a passion for rider experience, you’ll uncover insights from athletes and riders around the world and turn them into meaningful product strategies. Your resilience will power you through the complexities of cross-functional collaboration, global market demands, and the fast pace of product innovation. In this role, you’ll champion the Road & Gravel category from concept to launch, shaping the product line with a forward-thinking mindset and a commitment to excellence that inspires those around you.

How you’ll make a difference.

• Demonstrated Leadership: Serve as a voice for Road & Gravel, driving category strategy from concept through launch.
• Rider Insights: Gather global rider feedback and translate insights into product briefs and strategies.
• Product Line Management: Build and maintain a product line vision that meets rider needs, business objectives, and brand goals.
• Profitability & Pricing: Partner with finance and sales to establish pricing strategies, maximize margins, and meet financial targets.
• Product Specifications: Own product specifications, costs, and timelines; ensure alignment with GTM plans and internal systems.
• Innovation Roadmap: Collaborate with engineers and designers to define the innovation pipeline and explore new concepts.
• Trend Leadership: Stay ahead of style, performance, and functionality trends in road and gravel cycling.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the category champion—connecting athletes, retailers, sales teams, and executives.
• Colors & Graphics: Partner with Design to deliver world-class graphics and limited-edition designs.
• Go-to-Market: Work closely with marketing and Rider Promise teams to create compelling storytelling and ensure on-time delivery.

What you need to win.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to create and execute a clear product vision for the category.
• Presentation Skills: Expertise in building and delivering presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Rider-Centric Mindset: Passion for cycling and performance; ability to turn rider feedback into actionable product improvements.
• Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to align and inspire cross-functional teams toward a shared goal.
• Analytical & Systems Skills: Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office knowledge; ability to learn PLM systems (e.g., Flex).
• Adaptability: Willingness to travel (20%, domestic and international) to meet riders and vendors.
• Curiosity & Collaboration: A humble, curious mindset with a drive for real innovation.
• Resilience: Ability to navigate ambiguity and stay focused on delivering results.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product management or a related function.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills.
• 2+ years in the sporting goods or cycling industry (preferred).
• Solid understanding of retail strategies and product line structure.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including foams, plastics, and additive technologies.
• Experience managing development timelines and coordinating with global vendors.

PAY

Below is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company if based in the following locations:

California Base Pay Range: $86,000 -141,000

At Specialized, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and will depend on your work experience, skills, certification, and location.

BENEFITS

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time teammate you are eligible for the following benefits beginning 30 days from date of hire. Benefits include:

• PPO, EPO, HMO Kaiser and HDHP competitive Healthcare benefit plans offered (which include coverage for acupuncture and physical therapy)

• Dental and Vision plan

• Health Savings Account with a company paid HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA

• 401(k) Matching up to $5,000 plus company paid retirement plan fees

• Profit Sharing Plan

• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Employee Assistance program

• Sick, Vacation and Paid Holidays

• Employee discounts and perk program

• Parental Leave

• Specialized bike for new baby

• Education and events reimbursement

For additional information on benefits and perks, please visit: https://benefits.specialized.com

WHAT WE OFFER

We are a dynamic and multicultural team within an innovative and growing environment. You can look forward to a modern working space, lunch rides, social security- and many other benefits.

We want to increase representation of all races, genders, and body types in the cycling industry and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where all people thrive. We encourage everyone – especially those from marginalized groups – to apply to our job postings and help us earn the position as the rider’s brand of choice. We are always looking for creative, innovative, and passionate people who are eager to contribute to our mission of pedaling the planet forward. Regardless of your qualifications, if you are ready to make a difference, please apply and let us know how you can make an impact at Specialized!