Unlock Your Potential as a Product Line Strategist
We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team as a Product Line Manager.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and leading the implementation of the Product Line strategy, including value proposition, pricing, business models (incl. digital), and marketing/sales planning for our products in the Above Water Systems (AWS) business line.
Main Responsibilities:
* Analyze global market trends, customer needs, and competition to drive product competitiveness and positioning in collaboration with Marketing & Business Intelligence.
* Develop and present comprehensive Product Plans, including roadmaps, business plans, and market requirements, for lifecycle decision-making.
* Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate product development with Program Management and Product Line Authorities.
* Support pre-sales and bid activities, ensuring alignment with product policies, customer expectations, and brand strategy.
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will need strong expertise in above-water naval vessels and related service business, combined with a solid technical background.
You Will Possess:
* A proven experience in product line management with a strategic mindset and deep understanding of sales, marketing, and financial interdependencies.
* Excellent communication and relationship management skills with a customer-focused and performance-driven approach to KPIs (e.g., order intake, margin, win rate).
* Culturally adept and experienced in operating effectively in a global business environment.
* High level of communication skills in English language, German is a plus.
About Our Company:
We are a technology group that ensures our customers, partners, and employees can pursue new paths with confidence. For a future we can all trust, we open up visionary perspectives, realise individual career paths, and enable creative freedom. This is achieved with courage, versatility, and the firm intention to make the demanding challenges of our time safer and more inclusive.
Benefits:
We offer a range of benefits to support your personal and professional growth, including:
1. Binding collective agreements.
2. Flexible and mobile working.
3. Variety of part-time models to promote work and life balance.
4. Company pension.
5. Part-time retirement models.
6. Shareholding programme