Head of Product Management Excellence (f/m/d)
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* Coordinates the team of Product Managers in Business Unit LFF ; the PM are direct reports in the CoCs
* Needs to work in a Matrix organization and in a coordination function.
* Foster a close co-operation with R&D / Application Management
* Contributes to the alignment of the strategic priorities and the product development
* Defines the technology development requirements for all LFF business according to the PLM model and enhances the communication
* Drives the defined technology development and innovation of the core technologies of LFF based on market requirements and business needs
* Ensures that technology development is supported by a short-term or long-term rationale – typically a business case incl. investment budget, business and project plan – and that the business case is developed by valid input from relevant business owners and other stakeholders
* Ensures that all Products are aligned with Digi / Sustainability and Service, according to current GEA design specs.
* Drives the Add Better Labeling
* Aligns with other Business Units and/or Divisions in terms of the development of new technologies and supports the respective application developments
* Supports the KPIs and strategic targets given by the GEA Management while having a special focus on Sustainability
* Is a true champion for the GEA values | objectives
Responsibilities / Tasks
* Coordinates the team of Product Managers in Business Unit LFF ; the PM are direct reports in the CoCs
* Needs to work in a Matrix organization and in a coordination function.
* Foster a close co-operation with R&D / Application Management
* Contributes to the alignment of the strategic priorities and the product development
* Defines the technology development requirements for all LFF business according to the PLM model and enhances the communication
* Drives the defined technology development and innovation of the core technologies of LFF based on market requirements and business needs
* Ensures that technology development is supported by a short-term or long-term rationale – typically a business case incl. investment budget, business and project plan – and that the business case is developed by valid input from relevant business owners and other stakeholders
* Ensures that all Products are aligned with Digi / Sustainability and Service, according to current GEA design specs.
* Drives the Add Better Labeling
* Aligns with other Business Units and/or Divisions in terms of the development of new technologies and supports the respective application developments
* Supports the KPIs and strategic targets given by the GEA Management while having a special focus on Sustainability
* Is a true champion for the GEA values | objectives
Your Profile / Qualifications
* Masters’ Degree or PhD in relevant scientific field or Engineering or similar
* Extensive experience in similar functions in either engineering, process industry, equipment or food & beverage manufacturing incl. 5+ years in a leadership role
* Experience in technology management and/or Product Management
* Experience in matrix organizations, especially influencing and leading without direct authority
* Fluent in English (verbally and in writing) and German (GER level B2 and above)
* Project Management within R&D
* End-to-end process insight
* Commercial understanding
* Open-minded to new models, ideas and innovation (change champion)
* Good people management skills
* Strong communication and presentation skills
For reasons of readability, no gender-specific differentiation is made in the job advertisement. However, the job advertisement is explicitly aimed at all persons, regardless of gender or lack thereof.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Product Management and Marketing
* Industries
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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