eDriveline Portfolio Manager

Overview

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss Editron is leading the electrification revolution. Our mission is to end pollution with electrification. Editron specializes in hybrid and electric powertrain systems for the off-highway, on-highway and marine markets. As a business division of Danfoss, it develops and manufactures high-performance power systems for heavy-duty vehicles, machines and marine vessels. For our Danfoss locations in Europe, US and China, we are currently looking for a Portfolio Manager, eDriveline to develop our traction / propel system solutions for global off-highway electrification.

In this position, your work will include defining portfolio vision, strategy, and roadmap. Gather and manage market / customer / internal requirements as well as actively engaging cross functionally to support our growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

As the eDriveline Portfolio Manager, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

System portfolio ownership

• Develop the electromechanical driveline solutions for the off-road and heavy duty industry
• Define and support system level portfolio strategy, pricing strategies and portfolio roadmap that align with divisional strategy and objectives
• Ensure that the technology mix supports the commercial and technical requirements for the product portfolio
• Understand the customer needs and challenges, and how our products can support their operations
• Build technology requirement documents based on the business / marketing plans for new products and features

Business development and management

• Develop and manage key stakeholders and partners including OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers
• Monitor and report industrial trends, regulatory and market rule changes that could affect electrification of offroad machinery, find and capture opportunities

Cross-functional collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, including sales, system engineering, marketing, R&DE and operations
• Understand and support the sales team and channel partners
• Support internal tools and process development

Technical expertise and innovation

• Thought-Leadership to shape, promote, and own topics important for electric driveline solutions for our customers
• Develop deep knowledge of product portfolio and provide key perspectives on decisions with the cross functional teams
• Continue to drive innovation within the organization

Industrial representation and marketing

• Participate in market and technology analyses and identification of new technology opportunities that can provide a competitive edge
• Conduct product analysis and benchmark on competitors to provide value-added solutions
• Represent the company at trade shows, industry forums, and standardization bodies
• Support and contribute with technical documentation, database and external presentation

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have

• Independent, self-starter with validated ability to succeed in dynamic environments and with evolving technology and market requirement
• Understand the competitive landscape of On- and Off-road electrification market; and be an expert on our technical solutions and how they are positioned
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• 5+ years of work experience in commercial vehicle and / or off-road vehicle systems, with a strong background in both mechanical and electrical traction systems, including knowledge of traction motors, inverters, control systems, and mechanical drivetrains (axle, transmission, gears)
• Experience working with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers in the off-road or heavy-duty sector
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Good project and time management skill
• Willingness to travel (up to 25%), including internationally