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Uponor

Dec 13

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Marketing
    Product
  • Haßfurt
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AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor’s in Business, Marketing, or Engineering, 5+ years in product management, strong analytical and project management skills, and a customer-focused mindset with global strategy experience.
  • You will manage global product performance, support strategy development, conduct market analysis, oversee product lifecycle, optimize pricing, drive innovation, and ensure sales team readiness.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field. An MBA or other relevant advanced degree is a plus.
  • +5 years of experience in product management or a related role within the building products industry.
  • Proven track record of managing global product portfolios and driving product performance.
  • Experience in developing and executing global product strategies and roadmaps.
  • Familiarity with product lifecycle management and new product development processes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision making.
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to gather and analyze market and customer insights to inform product decisions.
  • Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and regional teams.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
  • Customer-focused mindset, with a keen understanding of customer needs and global market trends.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the assigned Global Product Portfolio and Its Performance: Oversee sales, profit, market share, and brand strength for the assigned sub-category across global markets, ensuring alignment with overall category objectives.
  • Support the Development of Global Product Strategies and Roadmaps: Collaborate with the (Sub-)Category Manager to develop and implement strategies that ensure global competitiveness and customer relevance.
  • Maintain a Competitive Global Product Portfolio: Manage the product portfolio to ensure it is lean, competitive, and aligned with global and regional market needs.
  • Assist in Executing the Product Lifecycle Process: Support adherence to the product lifecycle process from ideation to launch and beyond, ensuring timely and effective execution.
  • Maintain an Outside-In Viewpoint: Stay informed about global market and customer trends to provide insights that inform product decisions.
  • Conduct Voice of Customer (VOC) Exercises: Gather and analyze customer feedback from global markets, maintaining a relevant and up-to-date market view.
  • Monitor Global Product Sales and Margins: Track product performance globally, identifying and implementing actions to close performance gaps and drive profitability.
  • Support Pricing Strategy Development: Assist in optimizing pricing strategies globally to maximize market penetration and profitability.
  • Contribute to Innovation Efforts: Participate in innovation initiatives to ensure successful product launches within the product lines.
  • Ensure Sales Team Readiness: Provide sales teams with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively sell and support the product portfolio.
  • Collaborate with Regional Teams: Work closely with regional teams to tailor product offerings, messaging, and go-to-market strategies to meet the unique needs of different markets.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Global Product Manager?

The main responsibility of the Global Product Manager is to manage the assigned Global Product Portfolio and its performance, ensuring alignment with overall category objectives and overseeing sales, profit, market share, and brand strength across global markets.

What qualifications are required for the Global Product Manager position?

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field is required. An MBA or other relevant advanced degree is a plus, along with at least 5 years of experience in product management or a related role within the building products industry.

Is experience in global product management necessary?

Yes, a proven track record of managing global product portfolios and driving product performance is essential for this role.

What skills are important for the Global Product Manager?

Important skills include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent project management skills, collaboration and teamwork skills, and excellent communication and presentation skills.

Will the Global Product Manager need to work with regional teams?

Yes, the Global Product Manager will collaborate closely with regional teams to tailor product offerings, messaging, and go-to-market strategies to meet the unique needs of different markets.

Is there support for professional development in this role?

While the job description does not explicitly mention professional development, the opportunity to work on innovation initiatives and diverse projects suggests potential for growth and learning.

Are flexible working options available?

Yes, the company supports work-life balance with flexible working hours, different working time models, and mobile working.

How does the company prioritize customer feedback?

The Global Product Manager will conduct Voice of Customer (VOC) exercises to gather and analyze customer feedback from global markets, ensuring that product decisions are informed by relevant market insights.

What benefits do you offer?

The company offers an onboarding program tailored to new employees, flexible working arrangements, and health benefits such as the option to lease a business bike at attractive conditions.

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Uponor

Moving water through cities, buildings and homes

Engineering & Construction
Industry

Mission & Purpose

A global pioneer in intelligent plumbing and climate solutions, Uponor has proudly led the industry forward for a century, while enriching millions of lives throughout the world. Uponor offers plumbing and indoor climate systems for residential and commercial building markets. In the Nordic countries, Uponor also supplies infrastructure pipe systems. Our trusted products and project-spanning partnerships build strong businesses while moving water where it needs to go, effortlessly and flawlessly. Uponor has operations in 30 countries, and 10 manufacturing facilities in five countries: Finland, Sweden, Germany, Spain and the United States.