Global Product Manager (Cleaning Equipment, Hybrid)

Job summary

The role involves managing a portfolio of light industrial vacuum cleaners within a global context, focusing on value creation and customer needs. The position requires collaboration with various teams, including R&D and marketing, to ensure product success and alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in product development, sales, or management in an international setting.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills with a technical and commercial mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining focus and a positive attitude under pressure.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Willingness to travel 10-20 days per year.

Responsibilities

• Act as global product manager for new product development projects, ensuring alignment with portfolio targets.
• Manage day-to-day variant management and lifecycle processes, including phase-outs and cost optimization.
• Coordinate with private label customers and develop tailored solutions.
• Collaborate with R&D and marketing teams on product strategy, launch planning, and innovation initiatives.
• Conduct market research to gather customer insights and translate them into actionable product features.

Skills

• Strong project execution capabilities across various disciplines.
• Ability to balance hands-on project execution with long-term strategic planning.

Education

• Relevant degree in business, engineering, or a related field preferred.

Tools

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).