Product Manager – Drives (Sønderborg, Denmark)

OJ Electronics A/S; Sønderborg; On-site; DKK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

OJ Electronics is seeking a Product Manager for our Drives team in Sønderborg, Denmark. You will blend technical and commercial ownership of drive solutions for cooling and compressor applications, aligning development with sales, R&D, supply chain and key customers.

In this role you will drive roadmaps, coordinate releases, ensure quality, and provide second-level support while collaborating across product management, sales and development to keep our drive solutions competitive and

Qualifications

• Experience in product management in a B2B environment.
• Strong coordination and planning skills.
• Fluent Danish and English communication, written and spoken.
• Commercial understanding and market-driven development.
• Technical background in cooling applications, drives, or power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ongoing development and support of drive products and applications.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps and release plans.
• Collaborate with R&D, sales, and supply chain to align priorities.
• Provide second-level support for selected customers and applications.
• Follow up on quality issues and support corrective actions.

Skills

Product management experience

Commercial mindset

Coordination & planning

Communication (Danish & English)

Roadmap & release planning

Job description

At OJ Electronics, we’re looking for a Product Manager to join our Drives team and play an important role in the continued development of our Drives business with a strong focus on drive solutions for cooling and compressor applications. You’ll combine technical and commercial product responsibility with close collaboration across sales, R&D, supply chain, and customers – all with the aim of keeping our drive solutions competitive.

OJ Electronics – a Danish producer of HVAC drives, AHU controllers, and thermostats for electric floor heating – is looking for a product manager to join our Drives organization in Sønderborg, Denmark.

The position centers on selected drive solutions within the OJ portfolio. Responsibilities range from roadmap planning, customer adaptations, and product follow-up to release coordination, quality assurance, and second-level support for selected customers and applications.

The role is part of a dynamic organization with a high level of collaboration across product management, sales, and development functions. For the right candidate, it offers the opportunity to contribute directly to a fast-growing business area where decisions, priorities, and product improvements quickly become visible in the market.

Your role

At OJ, you’ll help coordinate the ongoing development and support of our drive products and applications, ensuring alignment between technical development, commercial priorities, and customer needs.

Your specific responsibilities will include:

• Managing drive solutions for compressor and cooling applications
• Supporting completion and follow-up of drive projects
• Developing and maintaining product roadmaps and release plans
• Following up on quality issues and supporting corrective actions
• Providing second-level support for selected customers and applications
• Working closely with R&D, sales, and supply chain to ensure focus and progress
• Supporting work related to product specifications, business cases, and market analysis

Must-have qualifications

• Technical background within cooling applications, drives, power electronics, or related systems
• Commercial understanding and interest in market-driven product development
• Experience from product management, business development, or a similar role in a B2B environment
• Strong coordination and planning skills
• Experience working with product roadmaps, specifications, or release planning
• Structured and collaborative working style
• Strong communication skills in both Danish and English, written and spoken

Nice-to-have qualifications

• Experience with market and competitor analysis
• Familiarity with drives, or industrial control systems
• German language skills
• Experience working across technical and commercial functions

Working at OJ

At OJ Electronics, you’ll find an informal, open and collaborative culture where people take pride in doing quality work.

We offer:

• A flat organisational structure where decisions are made quickly
• Opportunities to grow your expertise and responsibility over time
• A healthy work-life balance and flexible working hours
• Competitive salary and pension package
• A modern workplace with canteen and good facilities

Employee satisfaction has consistently remained above 80 for several years – and we take pride in maintaining a workplace where people truly thrive.

Please note that this position is based in Sønderborg, Denmark, and requires your physical presence on site. This is not a hybrid or remote position.

The application process

For this position, we will be interviewing on an ongoing basis until we find the right person.

About OJ Electronics

Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Sønderborg, Denmark, OJ Electronics produces HVAC drives, AHU controllers, and underfloor heating thermostats. Our products are available through partners and distributors worldwide, and we have subsidiaries and sales offices in key markets, including the United States and Poland. Everywhere, we are known for our innovative approach, insistence on product quality, and deep application knowledge – all of which helps customers differentiate themselves in the market.

In June 2023, OJ Electronics was acquired by BITZER Electronics, a BITZER Group company also headquartered in Søndersborg. This makes OJ Electronics part of the BITZER Group family, which is represented at 75 locations in over 40 countries and employs some 4500 people worldwide, including about 185 at OJ Electronics.