Global Product Manager - Network Interface Connectors

HARTING Technology; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 102,645 - 136,861; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job bike

Health Management Fit@HARTING

Employee discounts

Balance

Job summary

Harting Electronics GmbH in Espelkamp, Germany, is seeking a Global Product Manager for Network Interface Connectors, a full-time permanent role. You will shape product strategies, conduct market analyses, and drive international commercialization from concept to market entry.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, translate technical requirements into specifications with R&D, and monitor revenue and margins with global partners. Travel worldwide is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering with a technical focus or equivalent qualification.
• Several years of professional experience in Product Management.
• Business‑fluent English (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Define new commercially relevant products and specify portfolio elements.
• Conduct market and competitive analyses to increase market share.
• Translate product specs into requirements with R&D.
• Lead international product marketing activities, monitor revenue and margins.
• Plan market launch activities and support sales in market entry.
• Transfer application know-how, define transfer and sales pricing, provide training.
• Represent the company in committees and industry organizations.

Skills

Product Management

Strategic vision

Intercultural competence

Communication skills

English (business fluent)

Travel willingness

Education

Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics / Industrial Eng.

Job description

Global Product Manager - Network Interface Connectors - Full-time / Permanent

As Global Product Manager for Network Interface Connectors, you will be responsible for one of the most innovative product segments within the HARTING Technology Group. You will develop forward‑looking product strategies, identify market opportunities, and successfully bring new solutions to international markets. Leveraging your technical expertise, strategic mindset, and ability to connect global teams, you will drive the worldwide positioning of our products—from concept to successful commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Define new commercially relevant products and select and specify standardized portfolio elements.
• Conduct market and competitive analyses to derive strategic measures for increasing market share.
• Take responsibility for technical product specifications and translate them into product requirements and functional specifications in close collaboration with R&D.
• Manage international product marketing activities, including revenue and margin monitoring, in cooperation with Sales, Controlling, Production, and R&D.
• Plan and implement market launch activities and support sales organizations in market entry efforts.
• Build and transfer application know‑how, define transfer and sales prices, and provide training for international target groups.
• Represent the company in relevant committees and industry/application organizations.

Profile

• High level of self‑motivation, strategic vision, and results orientation, combined with intercultural competence, strong communication skills, and a solution‑oriented, values‑driven, and customer‑focused mindset.
• Successfully completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering with a technical focus, or a comparable qualification.
• International experience in the field of electrical or electromechanical components.
• Several years of professional experience in Product Management.
• Experience working within the structure of an international company.
• Business‑fluent English skills, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel extensively worldwide.

Benefits

Job bike

Dream bike leasing through HARTING, tax advantages

Health Management Fit@HARTING

Promotion, budget to promote fitness, health, nutrition and relaxation, ergonomic workstations

Employee discounts

Attractive discounts at many (online) stores

Balance

Childcare during the holidays, free advice in difficult situations or in the event of childcare shortages

Jana Speidel

HARTING Electronics GmbH

05772/47‑9186

Location

Espelkamp, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Position Area

Product management / Market management