Ryan McGee
Battleboro
Summary
Strategic Product Manager with over 5 years of experience in leading product strategy, roadmap development, and launches in automotive aftermarket and security sectors. Expertise includes collaborating with global engineering teams to translate market requirements into innovative solutions and driving growth through cross-functional leadership. Experienced in managing international initiatives across diverse teams while serving as the Voice of Customer.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Aftermarket & Key Cutting Machines Product Manager
dormakaba Americas
01.2024 - Current
- Own product strategy, roadmap development, lifecycle management, and market growth initiatives for automotive aftermarket solutions and key cutting machine portfolios across North America.
- Lead North American product development efforts with Minda Silca (India), Silca (Italy), and Advanced Diagnostics (United Kingdom).
- Define market requirements, customer needs, and business priorities that drive global product development roadmaps.
- Serve as the Voice of Customer (VOC) for North America.
- Lead product launch activities for Unocode F Series machines, Futura Edge Plus, Flash Mobile, Smart Pro Lite, new remote offerings, and software releases.
Product Manager - Key Machines
Kaba Ilco Corp
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Owned product strategy, roadmap, lifecycle management, and commercial success of electronic and mechanical key machine product lines throughout North America.
- Gathered and prioritized customer requirements, market trends, and competitive intelligence.
- Developed business cases, launch strategies, pricing recommendations, and product positioning.
- Managed product training, technical documentation, and sales enablement programs.
Product Sales Specialist
Kaba Ilco Corp
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Developed and executed sales growth strategies for automotive and security-related product lines.
- Delivered product training programs for internal sales teams, distributors, and customers throughout North America.
- Represented the company at trade shows and industry events to expand market reach.
Technical Support Specialist / Electronic Key Machine Repair Technician
Kaba Ilco Corp
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided advanced technical support and troubleshooting for electronic key machines and automotive locksmith solutions.
- Resolved complex customer issues through remote diagnostics and repair support.
Toyota Expert Automotive Technician
Rocky Mount Toyota
08.2013 - 01.2016
- Diagnosed and repaired advanced vehicle mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems to ensure optimal performance and customer satisfaction.
- Specialized in complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
Education
Associate Degree - Automotive Systems Technology
Edgecombe Community College
Tarboro, NCAssociate Degree - Autobody / Collision Repair Technology
Edgecombe Community College
Tarboro, NCSkills
- Product lifecycle management
- SAP
- Qlik Sense
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Jira
- Asana
Professional Highlights
- 5+ Years Product Management Experience
- 7+ Years Commercial & Product Sales Support Experience
- 9+ Years Technical Customer-Facing Experience
- 13+ Years Automotive & Aftermarket Industry Experience
- Global Product Development Leadership Across India, Italy, United Kingdom, and North America
- Led product launch activities for Unocode F Series, Futura Edge Plus, Flash Mobile, Smart Pro Lite, hundreds of new automotive remotes, and multiple software platform releases
- Advanced user of SAP, Qlik Sense, Jira, Asana, Excel, and PowerPoint
Timeline
Automotive Aftermarket & Key Cutting Machines Product Manager
dormakaba Americas
01.2024 - Current
Product Manager - Key Machines
Kaba Ilco Corp
03.2021 - 01.2024
Product Sales Specialist
Kaba Ilco Corp
01.2019 - 03.2021
Technical Support Specialist / Electronic Key Machine Repair Technician
Kaba Ilco Corp
01.2017 - 01.2019
Toyota Expert Automotive Technician
Rocky Mount Toyota
08.2013 - 01.2016
Associate Degree - Automotive Systems Technology
Edgecombe Community College
Associate Degree - Autobody / Collision Repair Technology
Edgecombe Community College