Product Manager – Baumer A/S - Aarhus

ApplyMint; Denmark; On-site; DKK 850,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Phone provided

Travel for training

Job summary

Baumer A/S in Aarhus, part of the Baumer Group, seeks a Product Manager responsible for strategic management of the level sensor portfolio, driving profitable growth and owning the segment. You will collaborate with R&D, operations, marketing, and sales in a matrix, leading product launches and data-driven communications.

Candidates should have an engineering degree, process instrumentation experience, strong communication in Danish and English, and the ability to work in an international

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, or industrial) is required.
• Experience in the process industry, ideally with process instrumentation and level measurement.
• Proven track record as a Product Manager in a similar role.
• Strong written and spoken Danish and English.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage the level sensor product portfolio and drive profitable growth.
• Develop and implement portfolio strategy, roadmaps, and pricing strategies.
• Lead cross-functional projects with R&D, operations, marketing and sales.
• Prepare accurate datasheets, manuals, and product communication.
• Plan and deliver training for colleagues and customers.
• Own product launches and manage OEM and special solutions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Danish language

English language

Business mindset

Education

Engineering degree (electrical / mechanical / mechatronics / industrial)

Job description

Product strategy – Market knowledge – Business driver

Do you want to be a part of a product team supporting high quality mechatronic products which are leading inside its field? Would you like to develop your professional skills in a dynamic team where you also become part of a major international company providing wide opportunity to work with technical product support and special solutions under independent responsibility?

Baumer Group The Baumer Group is a leading international manufacturer of sensors and measuring instruments for factory and process automation. We owe this success to our approximately 2,800 employees worldwide, who, with passion, expertise, and dedication, are constantly seeking the best solutions for our customers.

Baumer A/S in Aarhus is part of the privately owned Swiss Baumer Group

Position

In this key role, you will be responsible for the strategic management and ongoing development of the level sensor product portfolio. As Product Manager at Baumer, you will own this portfolio segment and contribute to shaping its future profitable growth in revenue and piece count.

You will be part of the international Product Management and Innovation team for process sensors, working closely with colleagues in Aarhus and at Baumer headquarters in Switzerland. Based in Aarhus, you will operate within a matrix organization, reporting to the Head of Innovation for Process Sensor in Switzerland as well as the local Plant Manager in Aarhus.

Your responsibilities will span manage the product portfolio, business support, product support, and application expertise. You will handle both technical and pricing strategies, and participate in development projects as Product Owner, ensuring that customer requirements and market needs are fully addressed in alignment to the overall strategy.

You will also support marketing activities by providing accurate product data for datasheets, manuals, articles, flyers.. In addition, you are responsible of successful product launches and you will manage the commercial aspects of special solutions and OEM requests in close cooperation with all internal & external stakeholders.

Furthermore, you will take the lead in planning and delivering training sessions for both colleagues and customers within your area of expertise.

To succeed, you should have experience in strategic product management, a solid technical background (ideally in sensor technology), and strong communication skills. You should be comfortable working in an international environment, managing cross-functional stakeholders, and taking ownership with a results-driven mindset.

Task to do

• Develop and implement the global product and portfolio strategy, including roadmap definition and continuous optimization
• Identify high-growth target segments and derive clearly differentiated value propositions
• Build robust business cases for innovations and strategic investments
• Analyze market, competitive, and technology trends and derive sustainable differentiation strategies
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with R&D, operations, marketing, and sales
• Take end-to-end responsibility for development projects and successful product launches (time to market, positioning, pricing, communication, revenue)

Qualifications

• Holds a degree in engineering (electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or industrial engineering)
• Has experience in the process industry, ideally with process instrumentation, preferably within level measurement
• Brings experience from a similar role (Product Manager)
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to stakeholders at all levels
• Participates in selected trade association meetings and represents the company externally
• Possesses strong written and spoken Danish and English skills

Personal qualification

Personally you thrive with high activity and can manage an independent job where you take responsibility for your work and plan your tasks. You possess a professional pride and are helpful and flexible when tasks require it. As a person, you are positive and see opportunities. You contribute to the good working environment and appreciate your colleagues both locally and globally.

To be successful in this position, it is essential that you are business minded and have understanding in respect to be able to identify the most profitable activities and to provide a professional support on all levels.

The company offers you We offer good, stable employment conditions, salary based on qualifications and pension scheme. In addition, you get a laptop and phone. There may be individual travel for example to Baumer in Switzerland for training seminars or similar product oriented meetings.