I am an experienced global product line strategy leader. I have a demonstrated history of leading global cross-functional teams to meet primary business objectives related to business growth, product evolution roadmaps, capital expenditure budgeting, production capacity optimization, and cost competitiveness.I have a strong cross-functional background in product planning, account management, program management, product engineering, and manufacturing engineering. I am also highly proficient with financial modeling and business case development. These skills and experiences are essential to successfully driving and elevating a product line to a market leading position.As a global product line strategy leader, I led a global team of 10 product managers located across 5 regions. I am a strong advocate for my team members, and I maintained the dedicated support of my core team of direct reports for 10 years without any turnover.My team's signature achievements, only possible through leading and working cooperatively with cross-functional organizations (Purchasing, Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing), are as follows:1. Achieved above industry growth rate by exceeding new business win targets for 10 consecutive years2. Launched 8 plant expansion and 4 plant restructuring initiatives, with primary responsibility for all financial, business case, and planning aspects.3. Developed product evolution roadmaps to maintain market leading technology, and high customer reputation in terms of cost, quality, and performance. Examples include a next generation mechanical compressor and an alternative refrigerant electric compressor.I am available to discuss new opportunities in the metro-Detroit area (or remote), please contact me @ bros.robertstephen@gmail.com#CapitalBudgeting#CashFlowAnalysis#CostAccounting#FlowAnalysis#MakevsBuy#MicrosoftExcel#QuotePreparation#ProductDevelopmentRoadmap#EnvironmentalSustainability#ProductStrategyRoadmap#KPIs#SubjectMatterExpert#CrossFunctionalTeams