Michael Dreiling

About Michael Dreiling

Strategic and innovative Director-level Product & Marketing Executive with over a decade of leading cross-functional teams to deliver market-driven innovation, scaling brands, and driving business growth. Proven leader in building and managing stage-gate development processes, accelerating time-to-market, and aligning innovation pipelines with business strategy and supply chain capabilities. Deep experience in product lifecycle management, vendor and supply chain collaboration, and people development. Recognized for building high-performing teams and scalable processes that drive sustainable growth.

Experience

1. Director of Product Management

   PIP Global Safety

   Dec 2022 — Present

   As the Director of Product Management, I spearhead the development and execution of a comprehensive product strategy that aligns with market trends and company goals. Under my leadership, the product roadmap guides the successful launch of several innovative products. I manage the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to market launch, leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. My efforts have resulted in the introduction of multiple high-revenue, margin rich products with a significant enhancement to quality and performance.I conduct extensive market research and competitive analysis to stay ahead of emerging trends and customer needs, which inform product refinements and positioning. Ensuring all products meet stringent safety standards and regulatory requirements, I maintain a flawless compliance record and collaborated closely with quality assurance teams to achieve industry-leading reliability. As the primary liaison for product-related matters, I foster strong relationships with internal teams, partners, suppliers, and customers, effectively communicating product vision and updates.Financial management is a key aspect of my role, where I develop and managed budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics, consistently meeting or exceeding targets. My innovative approach has led to the development of unique product features, differentiating our offerings in the market, and driving continuous improvement within the team. My strategic thinking, project management expertise, market research skills, regulatory knowledge, and strong communication abilities are instrumental in driving the company\'s growth and success in the competitive retail consumer markets.

Education

• DeVry University

  Technical Management

  2014 — 2015

• University of Cincinnati

  Information Technology

  2003 — 2007