Emerson

Director Product Management (m/f/d)

Emerson  •  Remscheid, DE (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

For our Professional Tools business in Remscheid, we are looking for a Director Product Management (m/f/d) to join our team at the earliest possible date. In this strategic leadership role, you will be responsible for product strategy, portfolio management, and the development of the RIDGID, Klauke, and OEM product portfolios across Europe. You will lead a geographically distributed team of Product and Project Managers and work closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, and Marketing Communications. In doing so, you will ensure that customer needs, market insights, and business priorities are translated into successful product strategies and sustainable growth.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Developing and executing long-term product strategies for RIDGID, Klauke, and OEM portfolios across Europe
  • Managing the complete product lifecycle from strategy development to portfolio optimization
  • Building and maintaining product roadmaps and innovation strategies
  • Analyzing market trends, customer requirements, and competitive developments
  • Adapting global product strategies to European market requirements and regulations
  • Collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, Sales, and Marketing Communications on new product development initiatives
  • Driving successful commercialization and product launch activities
  • Defining product positioning, pricing strategies, and value propositions
  • Leading, developing, and coaching a geographically distributed team of Product and Project Managers
  • Building and maintaining strategic relationships with customers, channel partners, and key stakeholders
  • Representing Product Management within the European leadership team
  • Leading or supporting strategic global initiatives and cross-functional projects

Who You Are:

You are a strategic leader with strong business acumen and a deep understanding of customers and markets. You thrive in complex environments, make sound decisions, and focus on delivering results. At the same time, you are passionate about developing people, building strong teams, and fostering collaboration across functions and regions.

For This Role, You Will Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
  • Extensive experience in Product Management, Marketing, Engineering, or a comparable leadership role
  • Strong expertise in product lifecycle management and new product development
  • Experience in developing and executing product and portfolio strategies
  • Good understanding of European markets, customer requirements, and distribution channels
  • Proven people leadership experience
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
  • Fluent English skills, German language skills are considered an advantage

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

  • Strategic mindset and strong business insight
  • Customer-focused approach
  • Ability to make high-quality decisions in complex situations
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong leadership and coaching capabilities
  • High level of initiative and execution focus
  • Ability to collaborate successfully across functions and regions

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

Make this great opportunity yours!

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your application through our internal application portal.

For initial questions, please contact John Ruese.

Please submit your application to Nathalie Kerfs, Human Resources.

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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About Emerson

Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is a global automation leader delivering solutions for the most demanding technology challenges. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Emerson is engineering the autonomous future, enabling customers to optimize operations and accelerate innovation. For more information, visit Emerson.com.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
St Louis, Missouri
Year Founded
Unknown
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