Product Manager Retrofit

Powering transformation for a sustainable future

At WinGD and across the shipping industry we face unprecedented change as we strive to bring greater sustainability into our global business. As marine engine designers our responsibility in this is significant. A career with WinGD has an impact on shaping a better world for tomorrow.

As a leading developer of the two-stroke engines that power merchant shipping, our people drive innovative solutions for our customers on a global scale. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since its inception in 1893, WinGD continues the legacy of the Sulzer Corporation through innovation in design.

Our success in this ever evolving, competitive environment is based on the drive, innovation and collaboration of our diverse employee population, over 420 people worldwide, representing over 25 different nationalities. Come, be a part of this change.

WinGD is looking for a

Product Manager Retrofit

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the product's strategic plan in alignment with the organization's overall objectives, focusing on achieving financial targets according to the established plan.
• Drive product growth by identifying market opportunities, enhancing product features, and optimizing pricing strategies to maximize revenue and market share.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, R&D, and operations to ensure seamless product development, launch, and lifecycle management.
• Manage the product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life, including product roadmap planning, feature prioritization, and product performance monitoring.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and suppliers, to gather feedback, address concerns, and drive product improvements.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and customer-centricity within the product team to drive product excellence and customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Bsc or Msc in Mechanical engineering or Marine engineering with sound experience in engine building, service and/or design EMBA or MBA with emphasis to strategic and business planning.
• Business-oriented thinking (strategic thinking, including all financial aspects)
• Experience from international company in manufacturing and/or maritime business (develop strategy for retrofit solution package considering the wide marine environment and financial influences)
• Ability to adapt to changing situations (self-education and information gathering with is connected to the retrofit business solutions)
• Ability to establish relations with key customers (discussions with all stake holders internal and external (Yards, ship owners and engine builders)
• Readiness to travel (10 – 15%)
• Leadership / managerial skills (lead internal people through in the Matrix organisation to achieve required results)
• Problem solving skills (remain flexible and adapt to the market situation and requirements)
• Interpersonal skills (open and clear communication to internal and external stakeholders)
• Self Management (strategy preparation according to required given time frame)
• Communication skills (sound business communication skills, considering internal confidential information)
• Teamwork skills (bring people together reaching the required result as a team)
• Cultural sensitivity (able to work together with worldwide partners and internal local centres)

Our offer:

• An opportunity to shape the sustainability and environmental impact of the shipping industry. WinGD is on the leading edge of the technology which is shaping the future of the shipping industry
• A dynamic working environment, blending a long history of technology expertise with industry leading innovation across a global network
• Award winning and extraordinary products
• Multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams offering diverse perspectives and collaborative thinking
• Dynamic and interactive working conditions. WinGD offers a non-hierarchical, agile structure where input and ideas are welcome
• In-house technology training and professional development opportunities