Product Manager ( Junior)
Objectives of the position:
The product manager oversees the entire product lifecycle, aligning regional objectives with global strategies. The role informs global strategies with local market trends and ensure the global portfolio meets local needs. Key responsibilities include collaborating with regional and global leadership to define target market pricing, implement profitability measures, and coordinate pricing strategies.
The product manager oversees the entire product lifecycle, aligning regional objectives with global strategies. The role informs global strategies with local market trends and ensure the global portfolio meets local needs. Key responsibilities include collaborating with regional and global leadership to define product road maps, manage product stage gates, setting/coordinating pricing strategies.
The Product Manager for IC, Power & Control which consist of cables and devices for Industrial Communications, Cables for Low Voltage Power and Control has a key role to define and execute product line strategy with a view to improve the revenue, profitability and increase customer base for the company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Steer product launches and manage product lifecycle (PLC)
- Conduct market and competitive analysis, and translate input into product requirements, as well as define product-specific strategies and target market pricing
- Innovate to solve customer problems, integrate new technologies and build a comprehensive business concepts for new product development
- Align regional/local objectives with global strategies and collaborate with Sales & Cluster Managers
- Develop and manage product roadmaps and the 5-Year Integrated Roadmap (5YIR)
- Monitor product performance, gather customer feedback, and drive continuous improvements
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, sales) to ensure product feasibility, quality, and compliance
- Manage product documentation, specifications, and training/support materials for sales teams
Competences required:
- Core Technology & Innovation Competences
- Functional & Software Expertise
- Market & Customer Orientation
- Decision Making Competences & Entrepreneurial Competences (Strategic Thinking)
- Goal & Result Orientation
- Training & Facilitation Competences
- Creativity & ability to think outside the box, Foresighted Thinking & Action
- Strategic planning and prioritization
- Data-driven analysis and insights
- Balancing customer needs with business goals
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Cross-functional collaboration and alignment
Skills & Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree or above preferably in Electrical/industry engineering
- 3-5 years product management experience from electrical component background
- Strong technical and strategic knowledge in cable and connectors industry
- Experience in MNCs working with local, regional and global team
- A collaborator with strong writing, presenting and communication skills
Working hours:
Mon to Fri 9am - 6pm