Job description
as a product manager - rotating machines, you are responsible for new product development by addressing portfolio gaps and opportunities, utilizing ux and time to market stage gate process, as well as growth, maintenance and life-cycle management of assigned products. You will do so through the following activities:
* proactively manage a portfolio of rotating machines through the entire product lifecycle process.
* analyze market for growth potential, explore/identify new market requirements and opportunities through user experience, market research, and industry scoping to build a product roadmap.
* ensure a competitive, market-relevant product program.
* create business cases and prepare project financials for new product development.
* monitor category kpis & profit and loss to ensure business plan and profitability targets are being met.
* responsible for market coverage, catalog & gap analysis.
* collaborate with marketing and sales teams to launch programs and increase sales.
* work cross-functionally with sales, trade marketing, purchasing, engineering, logistics, plants, and quality functions.
qualifications
experience & background:
* bachelor's in marketing, related business, and/or technical degree required.
* 1-3 years of experience in a product management role in the automotive aftermarket industry, oem, or similar field.
* practical/hands-on experience with and interest in automotive technology is a plus.
* knowledge of standard ms software (especially ms excel, ms powerpoint).
* sap knowledge, ms project, and powerbi is a plus.
* proficient oral and written communication in english.
desired competencies:
* initiative and determination, taking ownership of and accomplishing objectives with a strong drive and energy for results and need to finish.
* strong entrepreneurial mindset.
* high level of social competence - team player, ability to effectively work in cross-functional teams.
* ability and willingness to travel domestically & internationally (10%).
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