Senior Product Manager

MERMEC Deutschland GmbH; München; Hybrid; EUR 100.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Meal vouchers

Health budget

Wellbeing budget

Onboarding program

Zusammenfassung

MERMEC Deutschland GmbH, the German subsidiary of the MERMEC Group, is seeking a Senior Product Manager to shape and develop product activities for railway signaling solutions in the DACH region.

You will bridge market needs, customer expectations, engineering capabilities and business goals, driving the product lifecycle from concept through delivery and optimization.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Railway Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in product management, project management or related roles in railway, mobility or technical industries.
• Experience in the railway sector with safety-relevant digital products is a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, system architectures and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to translate market and customer needs into structured requirements and development priorities.
• Analytical and strategic thinking with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach.
• Professional working proficiency in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Define and own the product strategy and roadmap for railway signaling products.
• Manage product activities across the product lifecycle from concept to delivery and improvement.
• Interface between customers, sales, engineering, operations and internal stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends, customer expectations and competitive developments for product positioning.
• Translate customer requirements into clear priorities, specifications and backlog.
• Own business cases and support investment decisions aligned with profitability targets.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities and prioritize R&D efforts for feasibility and project needs.
• Drive make-or-buy decisions and integrate supplier contributions into the portfolio.
• Contribute to propositions and support go-to-market, bids and customer-facing activities.
• Monitor product performance and define KPIs for improvements and standardization.
• Ensure deliverables align with railway standards, safety, quality and compliance.

Kenntnisse

Product strategy

Roadmap development

Cross-functional collaboration

Market analysis

Requirements translation

Stakeholder management

German proficiency

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering or related field

Jobbeschreibung

MERMEC is a multinational company founded in 1970 and a member company of ANGEL, the largest private Italian high-tech holding that includes some of the most innovative companies in the railway, aerospace, and digital mechatronic sectors. We are active in advanced technologies for rail transport (signalling, measuring trains and systems, electric traction, telecommunication), and industrial applications.

The MERMEC Group boasts unparalleled technical know-how, which has enabled it to develop and market a well- structured portfolio of advanced solutions currently used in 73 countries worldwide, by more than 180 customers. The Group owns the widest portfolio of automatic optoelectronic systems for the measurement and inspection of railway infrastructure, fully designed and produced in-house, including software and artificial vision algorithms.

Today, the MERMEC Group employs over 2.500highly specialized engineers & staff. It’s active in 7 different strategic business areas with branches, offices, and facilities in 21 countries worldwide.

OUR VISION

We develop intelligent technologies that bridge the physical and digital worlds. By transforming complex real-world data into actionable digital insights, we empower organizations to build safer, more efficient, and more sustainable infrastructure. Our solutions support critical industries - particularly railway and transportation - by enabling smarter decision-making through advanced data processing, automation, and artificial intelligence. We believe that innovation happens when cutting-edge technology meets real operational challenges. That is the reality we strive to create every day.

THE COMPANY

As Mermec Deutschland GmbH, the German subsidiary of Compagnie des Signaux in France, part of the MERMEC Group, which operates worldwide, MERMEC Deutschland works closely with international teams and contributes to cross-border railway signaling and digitalization projects, particularly within the DACH region.

What we are looking for

As a Senior Product Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and developing product-related activities within a railway business. In this senior position, you will act as the interface between market needs, customer expectations, engineering capabilities and business objectives. You will contribute to the definition, positioning and development of product solutions and support their successful implementation across the product lifecycle.

Your Role

• Define and own the product strategy and roadmap and business performance for railway signaling products in line with market needs, customer requirements and business objectives
• Manage and drive product activities across the product lifecycle, from concept and development to implementation and continuous improvement
• Act as a key interface between customers, sales, engineering, operations, and other internal stakeholders
• Analyze market trends, customer expectations and competitive developments to support product positioning and portfolio decisions
• Translate customer and business requirements into clear product priorities, specifications and development backlog
• Own business case and support investment decisions, ensuring alignment with profitability targets and strategic objectives
• Coordinate cross-functional activities and prioritize R&D efforts to ensure alignment between product goals, technical feasibility and project requirements
• Drive make-or-buy decisions and manage product-level supplier contributions, ensuring effective integration into the product portfolio
• Contribute to propositions and support go-to-market, bid and customer-facing activities
• Monitor product performance and define KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement, standardization and further development
• Ensure that product-related deliverables are aligned with applicable railway standards, safety quality and compliance

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Railway Engineering or a related field
• At least 7+ years of professional experience in product management, project management, business development or a comparable role within the railway, mobility or technical industry
• Experience in the railway sector, ideally with safety-relevant digital products, is a strong advantage
• Good understanding of product lifecycle management, system architectures and cross-functional collaboration in complex technical environments
• Experience in translating market and customer needs into structured requirements and development priorities
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills combined with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach
• Professional working proficiency in German and English
• Strong sense of ownership, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities
• Willingness to travel as required by business needs

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hybrid working model: up to 10 days of home office per month, with at least two office days per week
• Modern and international working environment
• Active support and continuous development of our employees
• Structured global onboarding program
• Intercultural training and support
• Ongoing support in preparing for your next career step

Benefits & Additional Perks

• Monthly meal vouchers or restaurant tickets
• Monthly non-cash benefitof 50 EUR
• Health and wellbeing budget of up to 250 EUR every two years, for example for: Glasses / visual aids
• Health-related services
• Additional special leave for personal occasions, such as marriage, relocation
• Access to corporate benefits programs

WHY JOIN US

Be part of an International Corporate Group and contribute to the development of a forward-looking sector, participating in the creation of a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way of transport, capable of tackling the major challenges of the 21st century. All MERMEC group companies bring innovative solutions to the market which guarantee safe and efficient management of the railway infrastructure. We work with the highest integrity, culture of compliance and respect for human rights, while reducing the impact of our technology and environmental footprint. Join the rapidly growing railway market, whose wide range of professions (Systems, Hardware, Software, AI, Communication, Cybersecurity etc.) offers numerous career paths and opportunities to work toward safer and more efficient transportation.

Work in a stimulating and collaborative environment, with rapid decision-making processes and where everyone has the opportunity to make a real contribution. Mermec’s unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace has laid the foundation for our incredible growth. We thrive on the collective strength of our people who come from diverse backgrounds. We respect and value every experience associated with ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion and disability.