Product Manager

Wavin GmbH; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wavin GmbH in Germany is seeking a Local Product Manager for Indoor Climate Solutions to lead the portfolio. You will shape local product strategies, manage lifecycle, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Global Product Management to drive launches and profitability.

The role combines strategic and hands-on responsibilities, requiring deep understanding of building systems, market dynamics, and effective voice of the German market within the wider organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Building Services, Product Management, Marketing or related discipline.
• Experience in HVAC, Indoor Climate, Building Technology or construction industries.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen; fluent German and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop local product strategies aligned with regional and global objectives.
• Manage full product lifecycle from introduction to phase-out.
• Identify market trends, customer needs and competitive opportunities.
• Drive successful product launches and commercialization activities.
• Voice of the German market within the wider product organisation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations and Global Product Management teams.
• Support pricing, profitability and business growth initiatives.
• Deliver product training and technical support to customers and internal teams.

Skills

Product management

Market insight

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering or related

Job description

You're purpose driven. Growth minded. Ready to stretch your potential. That's exactly the kind of person we're looking for.

At Wavin, an Orbia business, we're building healthy, sustainable environments around the world. As a global leader in innovative solutions for water management and indoor climate, we're helping shape a future where communities can thrive.

We're now looking for a Local Product Manager - Indoor Climate Solutions to lead our portfolio in Germany. This is a highly visible role that combines strategic product management, market insight, customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. If you're passionate about innovation, sustainability, and bringing products to market that make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

As Local Product Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our Indoor Climate Solutions business in Germany. Operating at the intersection of market needs, customer expectations, and product innovation, you'll be responsible for ensuring our portfolio remains competitive, commercially successful, and aligned with the evolving demands of the market.

This role offers a unique blend of strategic and operational responsibility. Working closely with both local and international stakeholders, you'll help translate global strategies into local success while ensuring that German market requirements are represented within the wider organisation.

• Developing and executing local product strategies aligned with regional and global objectives.
• Managing the full product lifecycle, from introduction through to phase-out.
• Identifying market trends, customer needs, and competitive opportunities.
• Driving successful product launches and commercialization activities.
• Acting as the voice of the German market within the wider product organisation.
• Collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, and Global Product Management teams.
• Supporting pricing, profitability, and business growth initiatives.
• Delivering product training and technical support to customers and internal teams.

About you

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Building Services, Product Management, Marketing or a related discipline.
• Technical and commercial understanding of building systems and construction markets.
• 5+ years of Product Management experience in HVAC, Indoor Climate, Building Technology, Building Materials or Construction-related industries.
• Experience managing product lifecycles and market launches.
• Strong understanding of solution-based selling and project business.
• Product management and portfolio strategy expertise.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Fluent German and English language skills.

At Wavin, we’re driven by a clear purpose: building healthy, sustainable environments for future generations. As part of the global Orbia group, you’ll join a business where innovation, safety, and continuous improvement are central to everything we do.

You’ll have the opportunity to work in a strategic role with real influence over product direction and business growth in one of Europe's most important markets. You’ll join a collaborative international team, gain exposure to innovative indoor climate technologies, and play a key role in supporting the transition towards more sustainable and energy-efficient buildings. In return, you’ll benefit from a purpose-driven culture, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a global organisation committed to advancing life around the world.