Senior Product Manager
Location: Fribourg, FR, Switzerland
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Jan 23, 2024
Job ID: 46027
For our Motion, Power, Sensing Division Headquarter in Fribourg, we are currently looking for a Senior Product Manager:
The Senior Product Manager owns and define the Energy Sensors & Conditioners products portfolio and roadmaps including decisions relating to price setting, product/program life cycle management, profitability and obsolescence management.
He/She champions the Energy Sensors & Conditioners product portfolio, including competitive analysis and strategic positioning from commercial as well as technical standpoints. He/she is a primary point of contact externally (customers, distributors) and internally (engineering, sales, operations).
Product and portfolio management
- Monitor and improve associated product portfolio performance (revenue and profitability)
- Understand current and future market needs (customers, users, market analysis) in collaboration with Sales
- Develop product strategy and portfolio management through detailed roadmap to meet market needs
- Articulate and quantify market opportunities for new and existing products through sound market requirements, functional and performance specifications and business plans
- Align all stakeholders around the product roadmap and priorities
- Prioritize Sensors & Conditioners developments, upgrades and features
- Manage product maintenance activities and provide support to engineering teams as per business priorities (obsolescence, customization, non-conformities, etc.)
Program lifecycle management
- Own the program lifecycle management process for all new product/solution development projects, including business case ownership using the appropriate business evaluation model / tool
- Develop technical requirements, performance specifications and form/fit/function
requirements for all new product/solution developments - Define and update target recurring cost
- Provide strategic oversight and decision making for new product/solution development
projects Support new product launch plan, including Marketing communication and Sales training
Field of Study / Area of Experience
- Master or Bachelor degree in engineering background (degree in mechanical, electronics or systems engineering - or a similar discipline)
- Knowledge of industrial rotating machinery and associated Sensing and Monitoring equipment
- Strong track record in new product development and launch in the Power Generation industry (Gas turbines, Steam turbines, etc.)
- Experience in Piezoelectric and / or optical Sensing Solutions (sensors and conditional electronics) is an asset
- Solid market exposure and finance background (MBA preferred)
- Experience cross-functional management and collaboration in an international environment and matrix structure
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities List
- Strong interpersonal and relationship skills to deal with team members (Sales, Engineering, Operation) and customers
- Natural leadership with ability to influence and engage at all levels to drive vision and purpose
- Autonomous with great sense of accountability
- Business acumen, customer focus, strategic mindset and results driven
- French language is a plus
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