Senior Product & Portfolio Manager

Bridgestone EMEA; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role in Dubai

Mentorship program

Global, dynamic work environment

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Bridgestone EMEA in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Category Manager to own product lines across the portfolio and drive end-to-end lifecycle management. You will lead portfolio strategies, perform market analysis, and collaborate with regional sales and customers to ensure portfolio relevance.

Responsibilities include category strategy, product lifecycle ownership, market assessments, and regional product marketing efforts to grow brand presence in A/ME markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering (MBA is a plus).
• 4 years of product management experience in the tire industry or related sectors.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret market data and support strategic decisions.
• Knowledge of tire manufacturing processes, materials, and industry regulations (plus).
• Project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies aligned with business goals.
• Take ownership of the entire product lifecycle from ideation to end-of-life.
• Conduct regular market assessments to identify opportunities and threats.
• Develop and execute product marketing strategies to drive awareness and demand.
• Create a regional product library for stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

CRM software

Project management tools

Job description

Bridgestone EMEA in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Category Manager to own product lines across the portfolio and drive end-to-end lifecycle management. You will lead portfolio strategies, perform market analysis, and collaborate with regional sales and customers to ensure portfolio relevance.

Responsibilities include category strategy, product lifecycle ownership, market assessments, and regional product marketing efforts to grow brand presence in A/ME markets.