Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.
The Product Manager
Product Manager responsible for execution of strategic initiatives and P&L performance of their specific products. Must be a strong leader who has the willingness and ability to drive a cross-functional team towards that goal.
Key Objectives
- Strategy Development: Develop, communicate, and lead the execution of the product line strategy
- Enable and drive robust road map that adheres market demands and encompasses total cost of ownership into a feasible business strategy
- Commercial Ownership: Manage product pricing and define and drive the execution of profitability improvement projects via business development, cost reductions, manufacturing footprints, etc.
Strategy Development
- Own and analyze the understanding of market, industry, and competitive trends in the development of the overall product line direction
- Develop robust view of direct and indirect competition, competitor value proposition, and competitor road maps.
- Drive development and execution of strategic product/technology road maps in strong partnership with Engineering with the overall primary goal of maximizing business growth, profitability and differentiation
- Own prioritization and business case development of advanced projects aligned with the long-range 5 year revenue plan
- Drive competitive bench marking activities
- Focus team towards strategic priorities
- Engage with M&A synergy and business case analysis and assessments
- Own Total Available Market model
Commercial Development
- Drive alignment between strategy and commercial process (long-range revenue and profitability commitment, budget commitments of profitability improvements, footprint alignment, line utilization, etc.) through leading business opportunities through Stoneridge’s quote and business case process
- Ensure competitive cost structures by working with engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, finance, and operations to develop targets and corresponding improvement plans
- Manage advanced development product life cycle to ensure that the business is consistently driving improved profitability across all assigned product segments
- Drive and monitor cost improvement initiatives as a lever to manage P&L by working cross-functionally with Procurement, Engineering, and Manufacturing/Operations.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Demonstrated financial acumen as it relates to business direction
- 5+ years of global business development experience. Technical degree preferably in engineering (electrical, software, systems, mechanical)
- In-depth understanding of B2B product marketing and demonstrated ability to generate new market leads and opportunities in-line with the strategic plan
- Direct experience in development of strategic product/technology road maps and product development.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse team in a matrix organization
- Direct experience with cameras, monitors and peripherals
- Demonstrated technical understanding and a high degree of analytical capability.
- Ability to collect/synthesize/interpret data and recommend direction; ability to challenge assumptions in a data driven fashion.
- Excellent communication and customer presentation skills and results oriented.
- You need to have a valid work visa for The Netherlands/hybrid working is possible.
For this position is needed:
- Knowledge about cameras and the market segments
- Prove of strategy development ownership
- Prove of supporting RFQ's for products in series production
- Technical knowledge to "peer" with Product Development
Why Join Us?
At Stoneridge, you’ll be empowered to make an impact in a global organization that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We offer a fast-paced environment where you’ll work with diverse teams to bring high-tech solutions to life and shape the future of mobility and electronics.
What we offer:
- Salary based on knowledge and experience.
- Full-time employment of 40 hours per week / Hybrid is possible/ for example 3 weeks remote and 1 week on location Barneveld
- 8% holiday allowance.
- Travel allowance home-work: 23ct per kilometers one way up to a maximum of 50 km
- CAO: Metalektro HP
- Retirement: PME (Pensioenfonds Metalektro).
- WIA: WIA-bodem, WGA-hiaat en WGA- hiaat additional insurances in accordance with the stipulated provisions.
- PAWW: Compulsory supplementary insurance when the statutory unemployment WW or WGA benefit expires.
- Holiday days: 27 days on an annual basis (full-time).
- ATV: 13 days on an annual basis (full-time).
Ready to Power Up Your Career?
Apply now to become a part of a team where your experience, energy, and ideas matter. Help us drive excellence and innovation across borders.
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What We Do
Stoneridge, Inc., is an independent designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic components, modules and systems for the automotive, medium and heavy-duty truck, agricultural and off-highway vehicle markets. The Company conducts its business into two segments: Electronics and Control Devices. The core products of the Electronics reportable segment include vehicle electrical power and distribution systems, and electronic instrumentation and information display products. The core products of the Control Devices reportable segment include electronic and electrical switch products, control actuation devices and sensors.
