Senior Product Manager (m/w/d)

0001 Villeroy & Boch AG; Mettlach; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Villeroy & Boch Group, a global leader in premium dining & lifestyle products, seeks an international Product Manager to own lifecycle, pricing and go-to-market strategies. You will collaborate across R&D, Design, Marketing and Sales to balance design with cost-efficiency and to expand global market share.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in international product management, a strong business background, and fluency in English; German language skills are a plus.

Competenze

• 5+ years of international product management experience in premium durables.
• Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or Product Design.
• Deep understanding of product lifecycle management and category management.
• Strong analytical ability to judge market prices, costs and production setup.
• Pragmatic, commercially driven mindset with cross-functional leadership.

Mansioni

• Portfolio Strategy & Lifecycle Management: develop global product roadmap strategies from ideation to phase-out.
• Commercial Ownership & Design-to-Cost: define business cases, cost structures and pricing frameworks.
• Product Development & Interface Management: bridge R&D and Design for cost-efficient quality.
• Market & Competitor Analysis: analyze trends to identify growth opportunities globally.
• Go-to-Market Strategy: work with Global Marketing and Regional Sales on launches.
• Sustainability & Material Innovation: drive eco-design and resource-efficient choices.

Conoscenze

Portfolio strategy

Lifecycle management

Pricing & costing

Cross-functional leadership

Go-to-market

Market & competitor analysis

Sustainability

Analytical skills

Communication & collaboration

Product development

Formazione

University degree in Business Administration

Industrial Engineering

Product Design

Descrizione del lavoro

Shape & Create - And make it happen! The Villeroy & Boch Group with its Ideal Standard brand is one of the world's leading manufacturers in the ceramics and lifestyle sector. With our innovative and stylish products from the Dining & Lifestyle and Bath & Wellness segments, we have been creating moments and rooms to feel good in since 1748. Our success is based on the passion, design expertise and innovative strength of our more than 13,000 employees in 42 countries. Want to become part of us? #shapeandcreate

Key Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Strategy & Lifecycle Management: Develop and implement global product roadmap strategies across the entire product lifecycle - from initial ideation to phase-out
• Commercial Ownership & Design-to-Cost: Define business cases, cost structures, and global pricing frameworks to ensure the category's profitability and revenue growth. Apply strong analytical capabilities to consistently hit the right market price, ensuring products are designed from the start to match target price points backed by the most suitable production setup.
• Product Development & Interface Management: Act as the central cross-functional bridge to R&D and Design to balance appealing design with high cost-efficiency without compromising quality.
• Market & Competitor Analysis: Continuously analyze global market trends, customer requirements (B2B and B2C), and competitor offerings to identify commercial growth opportunities.
• Go-to-Market Strategy: Collaborate closely with Global Marketing and Regional Sales teams to plan and execute international launch campaigns, ensuring a clear value proposition and effective commercial rollout across all target channels.
• Sustainability & Material Innovation: Actively drive sustainable product designs and circular economy principles within the product category, ensuring eco-design and resource-efficient material choices remain commercially viable.

Your Profile:

Education:

Successfully completed university degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Product Design, or a related field.

Experience:

5+ years of proven track record in international product management, ideally in sanitary industry, furniture, building materials, or related premium consumer durables.

Expertise:

Deep understanding of product lifecycle management, stage-gate processes, and category management.

Analytical Skills:

Strong ability to analyze market prices, compare price levels, and see how product features, costs, and production setups connect.

Mindset:

Pragmatic and commercially driven mindset paired with the ability to balance appealing design with high cost-efficiency and technical feasibility.

Communication & Collaboration:

Excellent cross-functional leadership, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.

Languages:

Business fluent in English (written and spoken); German or another European language is a distinct advantage.

Think outside the box with us! #shapeandcreate

Welcome to the global job portal of the Villeroy & Boch Group! The Villeroy & Boch Group is one of the global leaders in premium dining & lifestyle, as well as bathroom and wellness products. Founded in 1748 and headquartered in Mettlach, Germany, the company stands for innovation, design and quality. With its two main brands Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard, the Group has about 12.000 employees and is present in around 140 countries worldwide.