Job Description

At KEENFINITY, we are a globally leading provider of innovative and professional security and communication solutions. With over 4,200 employees in over 50 countries worldwide, our ambition is clear: we offer more than just technology – we secure, connect, and amplify the moments that matter in life.

Next to our passion for technology we’re very passionate about our work environment. Based on values such as trust, appreciation, and accountability we all work together to shape the future – boldly, customer-focused and with a strong team spirit.

Following our carve-out from Bosch, we now operate under Keenfinity, with renewed focus and investment in our Audio business — giving our iconic brands the independence and agility to thrive in today’s market. As part of a global family that includes Bosch, RTS, Electro-Voice, Dynacord, Telex and Avionic Keenfinity delivers world-class professional audio, intercom, and communications solutions that connect concerts, broadcasts, houses of worship, stadiums, and schools.

In the Public Address and Voice Alarm business segment, we develop, manufacture, and sell high-quality Public Address solutions that are used worldwide in various sectors. Our focus is on quality, reliability, and innovation.

As a Product Manager you work inherently cross-functional and in a truly global environment. You will work closely with global development, Sales & marketing teams launching new products and features. Other key responsibilities include monitoring the execution of the project, providing project progress to stakeholders, and pushing for appropriate levels of quality to maintain the overall integrity of the project.

The right candidate possesses a strong background in customer-experience, product management or product marketing. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment. The candidate should have a track record of timely delivery of projects, be willing to dig in and get the job done, providing input to speed up key decisions.

You are responsible for

As Product Manager you will drive the definition, development and introduction of winning propositions for the market of Public Address & Voice Evacuation. By working in close alignment with customers, markets and internal stakeholders, you will strive to continuously improve our integral offerings.

• Own the product lifecycle from concept through launch to end of life;
• Identify market trends, customer needs, regulatory developments and competitive activities;
• Translate customer needs and market opportunities into clear product requirements and roadmaps;
• Develop integral proposition based on market- and customer insights, including value proposition, supporting claims, pricing strategy, offer design, target customers and markets;
• Steer the development and delivery of new propositions in cooperation with Key Opinion Leaders, target markets, (end)-users and internal stakeholders (esp. Executives, Marketing Communication and R&D);
• Define the launch strategy and drive the global launch execution in collaboration with the local markets;
• Provide business justification for product selection and definition and prioritizes product development plans;
• Ensure product data sheets, user manuals, and necessary documents accurately reflect specifications and capabilities of product;

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience

• Bachelor degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Marketing or related fields;
• 5+ years of experience in product or program management, product marketing, business development or technology;
• Technical affinity with advanced audio systems and loudspeaker technology;
• Superior analytical and quantitative skills; experience using data and metrics to test theories, confirm assumptions, and measure success;
• Experience with various aspects of marketing -both strategic and tactical- to ensure successful launch and deployment of our proposition(s) in the market;
• A hands on, analytical and solution-orientated mind-set, with the ability to set goals and motivate a multi-disciplinary team;
• Demonstrated ability to successfully influence stakeholders without formal authority;
• Technical fluency and experience in contributing to engineering discussions around technology decisions and strategy related to a product;
• Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast paced environment;
• Proven ability to identify, analyze, and solve ambiguous problems independently with an extreme attention to detail;
• Excellent customer experience intuition, familiarity with UX and Design Thinking methods and concepts; demonstrated success in creating innovative and user-friendly products and customer-facing features;
• International travel required up to 20%;
• Excellent English communication and persuasion skills, both verbal as in writing, to interact with different stakeholders in the organization as well as with senior business partners and customers;
• Commercial savvy and persistent in delivering results;

Additional Information

We offer a competitive package to the right candidate, which includes:

• Competitive salary based on your skills and experiences
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Unique opportunity to work for an international company with the newest technology
• Plenty of training for personal and professional development
• Flexible work hours
• A key role in the development of products that contribute to safety worldwide
• Leading an enthusiastic and knowledgeable team with a high level of technical expertise
• An international working environment with room for innovation and initiative