Product Manager

thyssenkrupp; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous 401k matching program

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

thyssenkrupp in Fishers, Indiana is seeking a dedicated professional to lead and manage customer projects. Responsibilities include reaching profit targets, managing customer relationships, and driving project success. Candidates should have a strong background in engineering or business, with specific experience in the automotive sector.

The role comes with integrated responsibilities and an attractive benefits package including Paid Time Off, comprehensive health coverage, and a generous 401k matching program.

Qualifications

• Long-term experience in the automotive sector, especially in sales and strategic matters.
• Strong knowledge of customer and internal sales processes.
• Excellent English skills; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Create, present, and negotiate quotations for projects.
• Achieve growth and profitability targets.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Project management

Collaborative teamwork

Flexibility and adaptability

Cost structure knowledge

Education

BS or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Business Administration

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsible for tracking and maintaining overall profit targets for assigned projects.

Responsible for a range of column, shaft, and gear systems.

Plans and maintains an overview of the market.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads commercially assigned customer projects throughout the entire project lifecycle
• Lead/driver of the acquisition team (new sourcing) and commercial lead for change management
• Responsible for setting up and initiation of a profitability increase plan in alignment with manager (proactive approach)
  • For the assigned customer projects
  • Definition and execution of countermeasures if off-track together with manager
  • Challenger of the cost structure
• Maintain and strengthen customer network in cooperation with KAM.
• Responsible for the creation/presentation/negotiation of quotations for new projects and changes in alignment with members on the team
• Responsible for accurate volume and sales price planning for assigned customer projects
• Responsible for accuracy and regular maintenance of sales master data
• Generates inputs for pre-development activities
• Active participation in Best Practice Sharing within the sales organization
• Commercial monitoring in order to meet commercial targets and/or define actions of assigned customer projects throughout the whole project lifecycle
• Achieving the set growth and profitability targets of the assigned customer projects
• Implementation of the optimal decisions in the product management of the customer group and implementation of project-independent measures to secure profitability targets
• Leading efficient change management, best use of opportunities to increase profitability
• Strong knowledge of customer and internal sales processes, commercial topics, and automotive industry trends, including cost structures, markets, and strategy.
• Broad technical understanding of the product portfolio and value chain; project management experience is a plus.
• Proficient in analytical thinking, planning, negotiating, and working effectively across cultures and teams.
• Able to perform under pressure with flexibility and willingness to travel.
• Excellent English skills (additional languages are a plus); collaborative team player.

Qualifications

BS or master’s degree in engineering, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or Business Administration. Advanced Engineering Degree a plus. Additional experience or education in business administration is a plus. Long-term experience in the automotive sector, especially in sales and strategic matters.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, prescription coverage, employee assistance program, as well as optional accident & hospital coverage
• Company paid
  • Basic vision insurance
  • Short-term disabilityBasic Life Insurance
• Generous 401k matching program
• Ample opportunities for advancement within the company