Product Manager Fire Safety - Detection and Signaling 80-100%
Location: this role will be based in Zug/Switzerland. Please note that qualified candidates need to be legally eligible for work authorization in Switzerland.
Your responsibilities
* Product Lifecyle Management: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, encompassing the development of product strategies and roadmaps, the definition of new products based on customer needs, the support of new product launches, the maintenance of product families to maximize profitability, and the planning of product discontinuation
* Product Specification: Collaborate with stakeholders, including customers, engineering teams, and external partners, to define and prioritize product requirements. Ensure that the new features and improvements address customer pain points and enhance the user experience, while also ensuring compliance with standards and regulations
* Product Maintenance: Oversee the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of existing products to ensure their competitiveness, meet customer requirements, and address potential issues
* Market Research: Conduct comprehensive market research to gain insights into the current needs of customers, prevailing market and regulatory trends, and competitive dynamics. Identify areas for enhancement and opportunities to improve the existing products and generate detail competitive analysis
* Product Launch: Develop comprehensive marketing strategies, coordinate sales teams, and manage promotional activities to guarantee the successful launch of products. Align all stakeholders and provide support to ensure a seamless product introduction
* Financial Analysis: Conduct regular portfolio analysis to assess the performance of existing products, identify opportunities for innovation, and ensure alignment with overall business strategy
Your talents and experience
* University degree or higher education in engineering, business engineering, or a comparable field
* 5+ years of product management experience, preferably within a business-to-business (B2B) environment
* A comprehensive understanding of business economics and financials, coupled with a long-term strategic attitude
* Experience within the fire safety industry or related building management systems and services is highly valued
* Familiarity with lean/agile development methodologies, such as SAFe, is advantageous
* Resilience in challenging situations, a well-structured and analytical approach to work, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential
* Proficiency in English is a prerequisite. Knowledge of German and other European languages is an added advantage
Employee benefits
* 2–3 days per week of mobile working is standard
* Access to employee share programs
* Further information about employee benefits can be found here
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