Product Manager

Orbia; Meppen; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wavin, an Orbia business, seeks a Local Product Manager for Indoor Climate Solutions in Germany. You will drive local product strategy, manage the lifecycle from introduction to phase-out, and translate global aims into German-market actions.

You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Global Product Management, analyze market trends, support pricing and profitability, and deliver product training to customers and internal teams. Fluent German and English are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Building Services, Product Management or Marketing.
• 5+ years of Product Management experience in HVAC, Indoor Climate, Building Technology or Construction.
• Experience managing product lifecycles and market launches.
• Fluent German and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop local product strategies aligned with regional and global objectives.
• Manage the full product lifecycle from introduction through phase-out.
• Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive opportunities.
• Drive launches and commercialization activities.
• Act as the voice of the German market within the wider product organization.
• 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

Lifecycle Management

Pricing & Profitability

Portfolio Strategy

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/Building Services/Marketing/Product Management

Job description

About Orbia: Orbia Advance Corporation is a Purpose-led company with big aspirations. We are out to advance life around the world while maximising value to our shareholders, customers and employees. The Company is passionate about the topics that define how people will live and thrive tomorrow: the future of cities, buildings, agriculture, and materials. Orbia Advance Corporation has five business groups which offer innovative solutions across multiple industries including building and infrastructure, data communications, chemicals and more. In 2018, Orbia Advance Corporation bought a majority stake in Israeli-based Netafim, the world’s leader in drip irrigation, and is helping the world ’grow more with less’ as it helps to solve food and water scarcity. Orbia Advance Corporation has operations in 41 countries with more than 22,000 employees.

We started as a producer of commodities and have evolved to become a provider of innovative solutions that address the global issues of rapid urbanisation, water and food scarcity, and a growing and aging population. We’re already a global leader in Polymers, Fluor, Building & Infrastructure, Datacom, and Precision Irrigation. We have embarked on a CEO-led transformation, as part of our journey to become a truly purpose-led, future fit company.

Now Hiring: Product Manager

Wavin, an Orbia business

Location: Germany

Full-time

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.

Why join us?

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.

Our Global brands: Dura-Line, Koura Global, Vestolit, Netafim, Alphagary, Wavin.

They offer a broad range of value-added solutions and finished products that contribute to customers’ success and ultimate improve the quality of life for people around the world. Along its commitment to good citizenship, Orbia Advance Corporation delivers Total Value to customers, employees and investors worldwide, every day.