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The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $111,000 - $162,800 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
What You Will Do in this Role:
- Leads commercial viability for their line of products including fiscal performance, technical performance, lifecycle management, and strategic planning. Responsible for driving toll gate process and on time delivery TG 00 to TG 90.
- Commercial Ownership – Oversees fiscal performance for their line of products. Understands & reports against order intake, revenue, margin (as sold & as-executed), win/loss/drop analysis, etc. Collaborates on market-based pricing strategies that consider the value of the respective product line. Supports regional sales & solution development teams to drive commercial success for product lines.
- Product Strategy – Develops & communicates a clear and compelling product vision & strategy. Defines product goals, objectives and key results to align with Dematic’s overall vision and the customer Value Proposition. Leads the development of new business plans, managing lifecycles, quality control and product positioning in the marketplace. Crafts and sustains a well-defined product roadmap that outlines the delivery schedule and landmarks. Adapts the roadmap to changing market conditions and business priorities. Prioritizes development activities related to their product lines. Supports the integration of product lines into larger solutions.
- Market Analysis – Leverages market data, competitive insights, and industry analytics to ensure the commercial viability and long-term success of product lines.
- Product Development – Partners with R&D / engineering teams to support the development process, ensuring the timely and efficient development of new products, as well as the sustainment of existing products.
- Customer Engagement – Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers and customer facing teams to collect feedback to drive product improvement. Act as a customer advocate within the organization.
- Product Launch – Partners with Marketing and Communications to drive successful product launches, including marketing strategies, documentation, and customer training. Coordinates with the sales and marketing teams to ensure a successful market introduction. Partners with solution development for delivery and artifacts.
- Accountable for leading all aspects of product cycle time, ensuring the product is delivered within budget in alignment with the original case and product road map.
- Responsible for Operating Cadence for product development and deliver and driving communication including risk analysis and customer concern resolution.
- Responsible for supporting Trade Shows with their product and participating in the marketing efforts for it.
- Responsible for STRAP and AOP inputs.
What We are Looking For:
- Strong abilities in Project Management including validated experience leading complex projects cross functionally
- Strong strategic business background to drive the commercial performance of product lines
- Experience in material handling automation
- Solid technical background and the ability to understand complex technical concepts
- Understands the integration of hardware, controls and software (preferred)
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
- A strategic problem solver with a passion for innovation and a customer-centric approach
- Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Proven experience as a Product Manager
- Experience in the material handling industry with a proficiency in understanding the supply chain industry as a whole (preferred)
- Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience in Engineering or technical field required. Masters of Business or Doctorate of Science preferred
- PMP or 5 years of direct project management preferred.
Some positions in the U.S. may require vaccination against COVID-19. Where legally permitted or required, offers for such roles are contingent on the candidate providing proof of full vaccination against Covid 19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine). Candidates with medical issues or religious beliefs or practices that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.
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Looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of intralogistics is our home. Our solutions ensure the smooth flow of materials and information in production plants, warehouses, and distribution centers in over 100 countries.
We have around 41,000 employees who make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: the biggest manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment in Europe, and one of the world’s leading warehouse automation providers.
Successful? We are, but it’s all down to the motivated, highly trained, and multi-talented people that work for us. Would you like to be part of an international, diverse team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry.
With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a globally active group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis.
No matter which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape our individual action and our collaboration with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both nationally and internationally.
Who makes up the KION Group? With our international brands Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli, as well as regional brands Fenwick and OM, we stand for exceptional technology and service expertise for forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment around the world. Dematic expands the portfolio with its automated material handling solutions for intralogistics processes in warehouses, production, and sales
