Product Manager

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Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU
In-Office
Junior
Security
The Role
As Product Manager for Locks, you'll drive product development, manage project timelines, analyze market trends, and oversee product lifecycle from concept to market launch.
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Allegion gewährleistet die Sicherheit und den Schutz von Menschen an den Orten, an denen sie leben und arbeiten. Mit mehr als 30 Marken, weltweit, hat sich das Unternehmen auf Sicherheitsprodukte spezialisiert. Das Angebot reicht von Schlössern für Wohn- und Geschäftsgebäude, Türschließern und Ausstiegshilfen, Stahltüren und -rahmen bis hin zu Zugangskontrollen, Systemen zur Steigerung der Mitarbeiterproduktivität sowie Fahrradschlössern und -beleuchtung.

Product Manager LocksJob Scope:

The Product Manager Locks is responsible for driving the success of the Product Portfolios and Roadmap with focus on the individually assigned categories like folding locks for the brands AXA, Trelock and Kryptonite, through new Product Development Projects within the bicycle Lock category.  

In this role, you'll work at the intersection of engineering, marketing, and sales to deliver profitable, innovative products to the global bicycle and e-bike market. A core element of this position is project management – driving product development projects from concept to market launch.  

As the product owner you are responsible for the product from the first draft with the pencil till the phase out at the very end of the product life cycle. You are the ambassador of your assigned portfolio towards internal and external stakeholders and be able with technical expertise to determine business potential and drive new project initiatives. 

This role requires preferably some technical know how which you can combine with a business driven and commercial approach. You work closely with different departments and people in different countries to optimize the product portfolio, and maximize revenue and margins in your categories. 

This role requires up to 25% of national and international traveling. 

Key Responsibilities 
  • Manage your assigned product portfolio, ensuring profitability and growth across all three brands (AXA Bike, Trelock, Kryptonite) 

  • Lead and manage product development projects from initial concept through to market launch, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and on-spec delivery 

  • Create and maintain project plans, including timelines, milestones 

  • Analyze market trends, competitors, and customer needs to identify opportunities and inform product strategy 

  • Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, suppliers, manufacturing, marketing, sales) to ensure alignment and smooth project execution 

  • Develop and execute product strategy, planning, and positioning for assigned product lines across all markets and regions 

  • Own product lifecycle management from concept through end-of-life, including roadmap planning and phase-out strategies 

  • Define product requirements and specifications in collaboration with engineering team 

  • Support design development and ensure products meet quality, cost, and performance targets 

  • Prepare and execute product launches, including go-to-market planning, sales and customer training, and marketing support 

  • Monitor product performance (sales, margin, customer feedback) and recommend improvement 

Required/Preferred  Qualifications & Experience 

Soft skills 

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization 

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach 

  • Ability to work independently and take initiative 

  • Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 

  • Confident in leading meetings, driving decisions, and holding teams accountable 

  • Translates customer and internal requirements into actionable product features 

 

Core competences 

  • At least Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering , or related technical field 

  • Vocational/technical qualification (Techniker or Meister) with demonstrable several years' experience in product and project management.  

  • 13 years of experience in product and project management role with focus on (electro-) mechanical products 

  • First experience around product life cycle management and development of product portfolio strategies 

  • Proven project management experience with ability to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within scope 

  • Technical affinity with the willingness to engage deeply with product details also outside known areas 

  • Knowledge around product production processes and related supply chains (stamping, coating, molding, heat treatments, etc) 

  • Experience in driving ideas from concept to market launch 

  • Structured way of working with the ability to document use cases, requirements, and product specifications 

  • Very good MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) 

  • Fluent in English (written and spoken) 

 

Competitive advantages 

  • Experience or knowledge in the bicycle/e-bike industry 

  • Experience in the development of mechanical consumer goods 

  • Understanding of manufacturing processes (mechanical, electro-mechanical, or electronics) 

  • Familiarity with IoT, smart locks, or electronic locking systems 

  • Knowledge of international market requirements and regional product positioning 

  • Understanding of certification and testing standards relevant to bike locks 

​We offer
  • ​Competetive Salary

  • ​Working in an international organization with lots of development opportunities

  • ​30 Days of Holidays 

  • ​Bike Leasing

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Sie sind sich nicht sicher, ob Ihre Erfahrung perfekt auf die Stelle passt? Studien haben gezeigt, dass sich manche Menschen nur dann auf Stellen bewerben, wenn sie jede einzelne Qualifikation in einer Stellenausschreibung erfüllen. Bei Allegion setzen wir uns dafür ein, einen vielfältigen, integrativen und authentischen Arbeitsplatz zu schaffen. Wenn Sie sich also für diese Stelle interessieren, Ihre bisherigen Erfahrungen aber nicht perfekt mit allen Punkten der Stellenbeschreibung übereinstimmen, ermutigen wir Sie, sich trotzdem zu bewerben. Vielleicht sind Sie genau der richtige Kandidat für diese Stelle.

Wir heißen alle Unterschiede und Gemeinsamkeiten unter unseren Kollegen sowie in unseren Beziehungen mit Kunden, Lieferanten und allen anderen Menschen willkommen. Wir glauben daran, dass jeder unabhängig von Hintergrund, Erfahrung, Hautfarbe, nationaler Herkunft, Religion, Alter, Geschlechtsidentität, sexueller Orientierung oder anderen Merkmalen die Möglichkeit haben sollte, uns durch seine Bewerbung zu beeindrucken und bei der Arbeit sein Bestes zu geben. Das tun wir nicht, weil wir dazu verpflichtet sind, sondern weil es das Richtige ist. Wenn Sie sich aus irgendeinem Grund nicht über unsere Karriereseite bewerben können und Sie Unterstützung benötigen, wenden Sie sich bitte an unser Talent Acquisition Team unter <[email protected]>.

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Skills Required

  • At least Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, or related field
  • 1-3 years of experience in product and project management role
  • Very good MS Office skills

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  • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a strong component of the total rewards package, with a company match highlighted as a meaningful differentiator. Immediate access to matching contributions is framed as increasing the overall value of compensation.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off offerings are characterized as generous in many roles, including references to unlimited PTO in some salaried positions. This breadth can raise overall compensation satisfaction by adding flexibility beyond base pay.
  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare benefits are presented as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside additional protection benefits. Wellness programming tied to health goals is also described as enhancing the perceived value of the benefits package.

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HQ: Dublin
10,001 Employees

What We Do

Allegion (NYSE: ALLE) is a global pioneer in seamless access, with leading brands like CISA®, Interflex®, LCN®, Schlage®, SimonsVoss® and Von Duprin®. Focusing on security around the door and adjacent areas, Allegion secures people and assets with a range of solutions for homes, businesses, schools and institutions. Allegion had $2.7 billion in revenue in 2020, and its security products are sold around the world. While Allegion is a new name in the security industry, we are not new. For over a century, we have kept people safe and secure with category leading products. From inventing the “panic release bar” exit device in 1908 to pioneering the first-ever electric-controlled lock, our brands have been innovators for almost as long as people have locked doors. Their entrepreneurial spirit is at the core of who we are. As an independent Allegion, we are able to unlock our company’s true potential. By tapping into that entrepreneurial spirit that has made us the leader in mechanical security, we will continue to drive forward and integrate tomorrow’s electronic solutions into everything we do. Our long history of expertise in the commercial industry enables us to have better quality, stronger, and safer products for our residential customers. Together, with the power and passion of our global employees, we will realize Allegion’s full potential as we continue to be a leader in the global safety and security industry.

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