Global Product Manager - Fluid Power

About Bray International

Bray International is a leading provider of industrial valves, actuators, and related controls products, offering innovative flow control solutions worldwide.

As a privately-owned business with 40 years of engineered excellence, Bray is known for its commitment to excellence, integrity, and collaboration.

Join our team to become part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organization shaping the future of flow control solutions.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Global Product Manager, Fluid Power Actuators, to lead and grow Bray’s portfolio of pneumatic and hydraulic actuation solutions.

This role is responsible for defining global product strategy, managing the product lifecycle, and driving profitable growth across industrial markets by aligning customer needs, engineering capabilities, and commercial execution.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge of fluid power actuation systems, strong business acumen, and proven experience leading global product initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development & Lifecycle Management


* Own the global lifecycle for fluid power actuator product lines, including hydraulic and pneumatic actuators and related accessories.


* Lead stage-gate development processes from concept through commercialization, driven by customer requirements, application needs, and market trends.


* Define product roadmaps, value propositions, and differentiation strategies aligned with Bray’s actuation and controls portfolio.



* Screen, initiate, and prioritize new product development and partnership opportunities using Bray’s Product Development Process (PDP).



* Develop and execute global product launch plans, including technical documentation, training materials, and marketing content.

Product Growth & Strategy


* Champion the growth of Bray’s fluid power actuator business globally.


* Develop and execute multi-year product and market strategies to expand adoption across key industries and applications.


* Manage product line budgets, investment cases, and business plans to achieve revenue, margin, and growth targets.


* Identify opportunities for portfolio expansion, standardization, and modularization to improve competitiveness and scalability.


* Conduct annual product review and develop strategy recommendations.

Sales Support & Business Development


* Partner with global sales teams to develop effective sales tools, positioning, and application guidance.


* Provide technical leadership and product expertise in customer engagements, key accounts, and strategic projects.


* Lead global product training programs to improve sales effectiveness and technical confidence.


* Support channel partners and regional teams with application-specific solutions and competitive positioning.

Market Analysis & Competitive Benchmarking


* Conduct ongoing market research to understand customer requirements, emergin...