Edmund Optics` state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities combined with its global distribution network has earned it the position as being one of the largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components and a trusted partner when it comes to customized solutions. Supporting numerous markets around the globe, including advanced diagnostics, semiconductor & electronics, machine vision, automation, and R&D; Edmund Optics products are used in a variety of applications ranging from DNA sequencing to retinal eye scanning to high-speed factory automation. Edmund Optics Europe, a US owned-group consisting of Edmund Optics subsidiaries in Germany, UK, Netherlands and France, is responsible for sales, marketing, distribution, engineering and application support for a wide product range throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. To accelerate our success and growth within the European Market, Edmund Optics is looking for a Group Product Manager (f/m/d) The Group Product Manager (GPM) is a key leadership role within our product organization, living at the intersection of Product Management and team development. The GPM is responsible for managing and mentoring a team of product managers while also directly overseeing the strategy, roadmap, and execution of key product categories. Responsibilities include training, managing and mentoring a high-performing team of product managers, including providing regular feedback and career development support; defining success metrics for products and teams, and using data to guide decision-making and improve outcomes; and ensuring product development efforts are data-informed, timely, and aligned with measurable business impact. Essential Functions: Lead, mentor, and train a team of product managers across multiple product lines and office locations Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and customer-centric thinking Set individual goals/KPIs, conduct regular reviews, and support career development Lead product discovery efforts to deeply understand customer needs, industry trends, and competitive dynamics Drive a data-informed approach to product prioritization and optimization Define, execute, and communicate the product strategy and plan for their specific product areas Develop business cases, business plans, and product roadmaps for those product areas, including forecasts, global competitive landscape, and target customers, applications, and markets Develop pricing and product launch strategies that support corporate goals and market expectations Maintain relationships with key suppliers, partners, and customers Translate customer pain points into clear, actionable product requirements Stay informed on the competitive landscape and emerging technologies Comply with statutory and company policies, procedures, and regulations Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy, or related technical field 8+ years experience in product management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or people management role, MBA or equivalent experience in business strategy and operations preferred Demonstrated success in ideating or identifying and launching successful products Strong leadership and people development skills High level of personal initiative Strong analytical skills, organizational, and strategic thinking skills Entrepreneurial spirit and technical curiosity Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration abilities Willingness to work with many groups, across departments, and show strong team spirit Can manage heavy workload of multiple, concurrent projects and priorities at once Excellent problem solving and creative thinking capabilities Proficient with all MS Office software Willingness to travel occasionally What we offer: