Product Manager Building Construction

Doka; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in construction is looking for a Product Manager in Dubai to drive product innovation and improvements in the Middle East & Africa. Responsibilities include market analysis, customer interaction, and managing the regional product portfolio. Candidates should have a Technical/Civil Engineering qualification, strong AutoCAD and analytical skills, and readiness to work internationally.

Qualifications

• Technical / Civil Engineering qualification, ideally degree.
• Confident user of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience with Doka or other formwork systems beneficial.
• Proven understanding of customer needs and strong analytical skills.
• Jobsite experience required.
• Solid communication and presentation skills in English.
• Pro-active and convincing, self-confident appearance.
• Engaged personality with hands-on mentality.
• Creative, innovative, and enthusiastic character.
• Interest in working internationally and traveling regularly.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers to gain feedback and understand their needs.
• Support Go-to-market processes and product exits.
• Conduct product trainings and represent the company at events.
• Monitor and analyze competitors and market trends.
• Advise country teams on product usage and documentation adjustments.
• Manage region product portfolio and ensure alignment with standards.
• Lead regional product initiatives and guide development teams.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Solid communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Technical / Civil Engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Description

As a Product Manager Building Construction, you will support and assist driving product innovation processes and product improvements in the Middle East & Africa region that also include pricing, product specification and definition of supply chain. Moreover, you will analyse potential new business fields and identify opportunities for new Doka products and services to increase market penetration. This role reports directly to the Head of Product Management and is based in Dubai.

If you're ready to take the next step in your product management career with a global industry leader, we'd love to hear from you.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following :

Responsibilities

• You will be required to interact with customers, gain feedback and understand their concerns and future Temporary Works requirements.
• You support and initiate Go-to-market processes, product re-launches, and product exits.
• You conduct country-specific product trainings and represent Doka at construction industry events such as exhibitions, seminars, and webinars.
• You monitor and analyse competitors, construction methods, and trends, and conduct market studies to identify opportunities for new Doka products and services.
• You provide advice to country teams regarding Doka products and their optimized usage, and adjust documents from the Group Product Management to meet country market requirements for new product introductions.
• You oversee and manage the region product portfolio, streamlining country product portfolios to improve the quality of local standard items and ensure alignment with internal standards.
• You lead assigned region product initiatives within the framework of the 'Locally Specified Article Process,' guiding development teams through all phases of the respective projects.
• You collaborate closely with Procurement Middle East Africa & Asia Pacific to jointly work on innovations and synergise on resources.

Qualifications

• Technical / Civil Engineering qualification, ideally degree
• Confident user of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
• Previous experience of Doka or other formwork systems would be of benefit
• Proven understanding of customer needs and strong analytical skills
• Jobsite experience
• Solid communication and presentation skills in English
• Ideal Personality : Pro-active and convincing, self-confident appearance, engaged personality
• Hands-on mentality
• Creative, innovative and enthusiastic character
• Interested to work in an international environment and travel regularly