Head Product Management CA

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Your tasks

The Product Management Team Cable Connectivity has the vision of being a global best-in-class Product-Life-Cycle-Management organization for RF-Components (Comp), RF-Cable. The organization promotes solutions for mobility, communication and safety needs of the world. Outperforming the competition by in-bound and out-bound product-related customer communication and interaction. In this way Product Management establishes trust and increases customer value. In this position you will report to the Vice president R+D & Product Management, and you will be part of the Department Management Team.

• Lead a Product Management Team of nine Product Managers
• Analyze market, customer, and competitor information to identify market characteristics, trends, and opportunities
• Define and prioritize target markets, segments, buyers, and users, including buying decision processes
• Monitor key market drivers such as technological developments and regulatory changes
• Own and maintain Product Books (current state, customer focus, sustainability, roadmaps, and competitor overview)
• Initiate and steer competitive research, incorporating feedback from Sales and other channels
• Develop and concrete new product ideas in close, cross-functional collaboration, especially with R&D
• Build compelling product propositions, variants, and application scenarios for different target segments
• Compile robust business cases including forecasts and financial analyses to support investment decisions
• Develop and implement product and portfolio strategies, including positioning, roadmaps, and release planning
• Manage the project and product portfolio within the gatekeeper community in line with business strategy
• Define pricing strategies and tactics and lead IN/OUT licensing approaches
• Track and review product performance using relevant KPIs such as revenue, margins, market share, and supply chain performance
• Enable the organization through requirements management, product rollout, training, and lifecycle-appropriate supply chain setup
• Support go-to-market, launch, and sales activities through product communication, training, and sales support

Your profile

• Minimum 10 years of global leadership experience in Product Management, including strong practical application of strong market and application know-how for RF?CA (High frequency Cable Assembly) products, including emerging and potentially disruptive trends and technology drivers
• Experience in industrial companies is required
• Deep product knowledge of RF (High frequency) components and a solid understanding of the competitive landscape
• Proven technical expertise in RF?CA manufacturing processes and related production technologies
• Advanced knowledge in high and radio frequency technology, RFCA product design and industrialization (CAD, simulation, modelling, testing) and interface to production engineering
• Experience with measurement technologies as well as market-specific verification, validation and compliance procedures, particularly for automotive applications
• Solid understanding of market- and country-specific compliance requirements, including export control and qualification processes
• Innovation-driven mindset with experience in global coordination of product and technology development initiatives
• Strong project management and leadership capabilities, including people leadership and line supervision in a product management and/or development environment
• Good understanding of the supplier landscape for raw materials, processing technologies and measurement equipment
• Knowledge of sales channels, distribution networks and pricing policies as key levers for market success
• Ability to orchestrate the full marketing mix (product, price, promotion, place) across defined product lines
• Experience in product life cycle management with a strong focus on quality and sustainability
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage and influence diverse, multicultural and cross-functional audiences
• Entrepreneurial, resilient and adaptable personality with the ability to manage change, deal with ambiguity and perform effectively under pressure
• Professional working language skills in English and German (German: minimum B2 level)
• Good IT proficiency (Microsoft Office / O365, PDM, ERP systems)
• Willingness to travel (up to 10%)

Why HUBER+SUHNER?

Work in a highly innovative and international environment where your contribution truly matters and collaborate closely with dedicated experts across functions. You will join a company driven by strong values and a culture of continuous improvement, offering you the opportunity to grow, contribute, and make a difference.

We look forward to hearing from you!

For further information please contact:

Barbara Neurauter
HR Business Partner