Portfolio Strategy and Growth Leader

About Us:

Det-Tronics is a $200M global technology leader in industrial life safety solutions, specializing in high-end flame and gas detection and automation control systems. As part of Spectrum Safety Solutions with 1,700 employees across 20+ countries we serve mission-critical environments in oil & gas, clean energy, marine, and infrastructure. Backed by Sentinel Capital Partners, we’re driving innovation and growth across our portfolio.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Strategic Portfolio and Growth Leader to define, own, and drive the long-term growth trajectory of the Det-Tronics portfolio. This role is accountable for shaping portfolio strategy, identifying and executing growth opportunities, and enabling a high-performance, product management–centric operating model.

This leader will bring a strong external perspective, translating market insights, customer needs, and digital transformation trends into actionable portfolio strategies. The role requires a blend of strategic thinking and execution rigor, with clear ownership of growth initiatives—including partnerships and M&A—to capabilities and accelerate portfolio value creation.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Strategy & Growth Ownership

Lead the development and execution of portfolio-driven growth strategies, including new market entry, adjacent expansion, and solution-based offerings

Collaborate with the Sales team to plan and execute growth strategies.

Translate market trends, customer insights, and competitive intelligence into clear portfolio actions and investment priorities

Establish clear value propositions, positioning, and segmentation strategies to drive differentiated growth

Prioritize between multiple opportunities and develop a long-term roadmap that balances growth and investments

Partnerships & M&A Leadership

Identify, evaluate, and lead strategic partnerships to technology capabilities, market access, and solution offerings

Own the M&A pipeline for the portfolio, including identification, strategic rationale development, and collaboration with leadership on execution

Assess potential partners and acquisition targets based on strategic fit, growth potential, and portfolio synergies

Voice of Customer & Market Intelligence

Partner with Product Managers on Voice of Customer efforts to identify unmet needs and translate them into clear product requirements, business cases, and innovation opportunities

Continuously monitor industry dynamics, emerging technologies, and competitive positioning to inform strategic decisions and portfolio direction

Commercial Enablement & Portfolio Performance

Provide strategic oversight across the 4Ps (Product, Price, Promotion, Place) to ensure alignment with portfolio strategy

Support product launches, pricing strategy, and sales enablement to maximize market adoption and revenue impact

Support and monitor the execution of the growth initiatives

Own the executive reporting on the growth initiatives performance including escalating to remove any roadblocks

Portfolio Pricing and Pricing Realization

Develop and own the price, volume, mix matrix for key product lines

Monitor and root cause major pricing discrepancies and work with Sales to develop mitigation strategies

Work with Sales operations to analyze key project loses and associated competitor price points and develop strategies to counter competitive moves for future bids

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

5–10 years of experience in product management, portfolio strategy, or growth strategy roles

Demonstrated success in driving growth initiatives, partnerships, or M&A-related activities

Ability to travel >25%

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree

Strong background in portfolio strategy, corporate strategy, or consulting

Experience in industrial safety, automation, control systems, or fire and gas detection solutions

Strong business acumen, including financial modeling, investment analysis, and business case development

Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive alignment across functions

Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of turning strategy into execution and results

Why Join Us?

Work with a globally respected brand in life safety

Influence strategic decisions at the executive level

Drive innovation and transformation in a high-growth environment

Enjoy development opportunities within a dynamic, private equity-backed company

Benefits:

At Det-Tronics, we believe in taking care of our people. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with company contributions

Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance

Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling options

Professional Growth: Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement

Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and global mobility support

Ownership Culture: Participation in our Ownership Program, empowering employees to share in our success

Ready to shape the future of industrial safety?