Product Manager

Stoneridge; Barneveld; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

Travel allowance

27 holiday days annually

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Stoneridge is seeking a Product Manager in Barneveld, Netherlands. You will drive product portfolios, ensuring alignment with market demands and financial targets while collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders.

Your role includes developing product strategies, optimizing lifecycle performance, and building strong customer relationships. Applicants should possess a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Project Management or Engineering, with at least 10 years of proven experience in Product Management.

The position offers full-time employment, holiday allowances, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Product Management.
• Strong performance mindset with accountability for P&L.
• Ability to lead and coach in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop product strategies and roadmaps based on market analysis.
• Align commercial operations with strategic goals.
• Lead go-to-market strategies and risk management.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Data-driven decision-making

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

MS Excel and data management

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Project Management or Engineering

Tools

Automotive tools (e.g., PPAP, APQP)

Job description

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off‑highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.

Objective of the position

As Product Manager, you will own and drive selected product portfolios within Stoneridge Electronics, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, market demands, and financial targets. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional stakeholders including your team, customers, production, design, procurement, senior management, and support functions.

You will be responsible for delivering clear, actionable product strategies, optimizing product lifecycle performance, and achieving defined revenue and profitability goals. A key focus of the role is building strong customer relationships and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction while continuously improving product and business performance.

Characterization of activities

• Strategy & Market Intelligence: Develop product strategies and product roadmaps based on market, competitor, and TAM/SAM/SOM analysis, supporting business cases and growth initiatives.
• Commercial & Lifecycle Management: Align commercial operations with strategic goals and manage product lifecycle to optimize revenue, pricing, costs, and profitability.
• Product & Customer Insights: Analyze market trends, define product value propositions, and refine customer segmentation and positioning.
• Technology, Compliance & Innovation: Support engineering in roadmap execution while ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with market needs.
• Go-to-Market & Execution: Lead go‑to‑market strategies, RFQ processes, project support, forecasting, and risk management across the product lifecycle.
• Financial Oversight & Stakeholder Management: Drive P&L reviews, cost optimization, customer alignment, and cross‑functional coordination to meet financial and project targets.

Education, Experience And Knowledge

• Education: B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Project Management, Engineering, or equivalent with strong academic results.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in Product Management with strong customer relationship management expertise and deep understanding of product processes.
• Business & Results Focus: Strong performance mindset with accountability for P&L, data‑driven decision‑making, and ability to handle complex trade‑offs.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Proven leadership and people management skills; ability to lead, coach, and deliver results in cross‑functional, fast‑paced environments.
• Execution & Problem Solving: Highly structured and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage pressure, meet deadlines, perform root cause analysis, and drive solutions quickly.
• Communication & Technical Skills: Excellent communication and professionalism with customers, strong MS Excel and data management skills, and knowledge of automotive tools (e.g., PPAP, APQP).

What We Offer

• Salary based on knowledge and experience.
• Full‑time employment of 40 hours per week.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• Travel allowance home‑work: 23ct per kilometer one way up to a maximum of 50 km.
• CAO: Metalektro HP.
• Retirement: PME (Pensioenfonds Metalektro).
• WIA: WIA floor, WGA gap and WGA gap additional insurances in accordance with the stipulated provisions.
• PAWW: Compulsory supplementary insurance when the statutory unemployment WW or WGA benefit expires.
• Holiday days: 27 days on an annual basis (full‑time).
• ATV: 13 days on an annual basis (full‑time).