Product Manager Building Construction

Doka; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction solutions provider is seeking a Product Manager in Dubai to drive product innovation processes in the Middle East & Africa region. Key responsibilities include interacting with customers for feedback, conducting product training, and managing the regional product portfolio. The ideal candidate holds a Technical or Civil Engineering qualification, is proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, and possesses excellent communication skills. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in an international environment and travel regularly.

Qualifications

• Technical / Civil Engineering qualification, ideally degree.
• Confident user of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Solid communication and presentation skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers, gain feedback and understand future requirements.
• Support and initiate Go-to-market processes and product re-launches.
• Conduct country-specific product trainings and represent at events.

Skills

Customer needs analysis

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Pro-active personality

Education

Technical / Civil Engineering qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 :

• 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 personalityHands-on mentalityCreative, innovative and enthusiastic character
• Interested to work in an international environment and travel regularly