Head of Product Management Excellence (f/m/d)

GEA Group; Sarstedt; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading engineering company in Niedersachsen is seeking a Product Management Leader. The role involves coordinating a team of Product Managers and driving technology development aligned with strategic goals. The ideal candidate has a Master’s or PhD, over 5 years of leadership experience, and fluency in English and German. This position focuses on innovation and sustainability, offering a dynamic environment for growth.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of leadership experience in engineering or process industry.
• Experience in matrix organizations and technology management.
• Open-minded to new models and innovations.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate team of Product Managers and work within a matrix organization.
• Define technology development requirements and drive innovation.
• Ensure alignment with business cases and strategic targets.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Technology management

Fluent English

German (B2 level)

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree or PhD in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Coordinate the team of Product Managers in Business Unit LFF; the PMs are direct reports in the CoCs.

• Work within a matrix organization and in a coordination role.

• Foster close cooperation with R&D / Application Management.

• Contribute to aligning strategic priorities and product development.

• Define technology development requirements for all LFF business areas according to the PLM model and improve communication.

• Drive the technology development and innovation of core LFF technologies based on market and business needs.

• Ensure technology development is supported by a business case, including investment budget, business, and project plans, developed with input from relevant stakeholders.

• Align all products with Digi / Sustainability and Service according to current GEA design specifications.

• Lead initiatives such as 'Add Better Labeling'.

• Coordinate with other Business Units and Divisions on new technology development and support application development.

• Support KPIs and strategic targets set by GEA Management, with a focus on Sustainability.

• Act as a champion for GEA values and objectives.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or PhD in a relevant scientific or engineering field.

• Extensive experience in similar roles within engineering, process industry, equipment, or food & beverage manufacturing, including 5+ years in leadership.

• Experience in technology management and/or Product Management.

• Experience working in matrix organizations, influencing and leading without direct authority.

• Fluent in English (verbal and written) and German (at least B2 level).

• Project management experience within R&D.

• End-to-end process understanding.

• Commercial acumen.

• Open-minded to new models, ideas, and innovations; a change champion.

• Strong people management skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Note: The job advertisement explicitly states it is aimed at all genders, and no gender-specific language is used for readability.

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