Job Description

Why join the Solutions and Products Management department?

At the heart of our company’s success, the department SPM is dedicated to ensuring sustainable, and profitable growth on a global scale. Our team is accountable for leading the business of a product line (TO and profitability), responsible for identifying the products and solutions that will shape the future of global markets. We craft/elaborate/build comprehensive strategies and business cases that align with our vision.

From initialization phases of the development to market launch, from active life cycle management to end of life, we oversee every step, ensuring that our products fit best markets demands. We also ensure our teams have the resources and support necessary to make every product launch a success.

By joining our department, you will play a vital role in driving innovation and strategic growth, helping to shape the future of our company and its impact on global markets.

In SPM department, we work together for sustainable success. You can too – Join our team!

As a Group Product Manager WA & Intelligent Buildings (m/f/d) you will report to a Product Range Manager based in Frankfurt for a permanent contract.

In the role, you are responsible for managing our Wiring Accessories & Intelligent Buildings (WAI) Electronic and KNX product portfolio throughout its lifecycle – from market need identification to successful market launch and ongoing lifecycle management. You act as an ‘ entrepreneur within the company’ and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that your portfolio meets customer needs, is competitive, develops successfully and delivers sustainable value in the market. The connected product portfolio within Wiring Accessories & Intelligent Buildings (WAI) of the Hager Group includes products and solutions such as KNX devices, motion detectors, thermostats, USB-charging devices and further electronic devices

Your mission

• Manage your product portfolio from market need identification through development (CTO), market launch, lifecycle management, and end-of-life
• Proactively anticipate market needs and develop your strategic product roadmap and development plan (DP)
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to ensure a competitive and sustainable product offering in close collaboration with Sales & Marketing in core markets
• Define customer-centric value propositions and differentiated product positioning (USP) and validate concepts with customers and markets
• Translate product concepts into clear technical and marketing specifications and collaborate closely with engineering for product development (adaptations and new developments), defining product requirements and approving specifications
• Monitor product performance and manage lifecycle activities including maintenance, upgrades, improvements, and troubleshooting
• Represent your portfolio as well as the product management team in cross-functional and cross-market business development and milestone meetings
• Ensure successful product launches by providing markets with the necessary documentation, tools, training concepts, and second-level product support

Your profile

• Degree in engineering, business administration, industrial engineering, or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in product management in Intelligent Buildings and Smart Home, ideally in B2B environment and KNX / Electronic
• Strong understanding of current market environment and competitors, market analysis, product lifecycle management, and value proposition development
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage stakeholders within a matrix organization
• Strong analytical thinking combined with a customer- and business-oriented mindset
• Fluent in English; additional languages (German) are an advantage

What we offer?

• Personalized onboarding experience program designed to make your first days smooth
• Opportunities to learn and grow through Hager Group's awarded Hi University.
• Internal career opportunities, over 25% of our recruitments are through internal mobility

What are the recruitment stages?

• Once your CV has been selected, you will be contacted by a recruiter for an initial phone exchange.
• You will be invited for a first interview with the hiring manager & the recruiter
• A second Interview will be then organized with the N+2 & the HR manager

Our success relies on collective energy. Apply now and power up your future with us!