Product Management Lead (m/f/a)

Description du poste Product Management Lead (m/f/a) à Chriesbaumstrasse 4 8604 Volketswil

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About Hapa</h2> <p>
Hapa is a leading organization headquartered in Volketswil, Switzerland.
As a key player in the late-stage customization and on-demand printing solutions, we specialize in the pharmaceutical packaging industry.
Our business portfolio encompasses a wide range of innovative printing solutions, making blister packaging more flexible, less complex, and more cost- and waste-efficient.
We strive to continuously expand our offerings and enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers.</p> <p>
For more detailed information about Hapa and its comprehensive business landscape, please visit www.hapa.ch.</p> <p>
Hapa is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy.
Coesia operates in 34 countries with 21 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2025.</p> <h2>
About the Role&nbsp;</h2> <p>
The Product management Lead defines the implementation of the product roadmap, delivering the strategic objectives and priorities of the 4 companies within Coesia Digital Printing Solutions (DPS) cluster.</p> <p>
The Product Management Lead will ensure the effective operational deployment of the Product Management function across the businesses within Coesia Digital Printing Solutions (DPS),</p> <p>
The role balances portfolio strategy and roadmap leadership with strong execution of inbound product management (VoC/VoM, requirements, business cases) and outbound product management (go-to-market enablement, launch readiness), primarily through robust New Product Introduction (NPI) governance and cross-functional execution.</p> <h2>
Key Responsibilities&nbsp;</h2> <ol> <li> <strong>
Portfolio Strategy &amp;
Roadmap Leadership: </strong>
Define and drive portfolio strategy and a multi-year roadmap aligned with DPS strategy, business goals, market trends, and technology developments.
Lead portfolio optimization, including lifecycle management, cost efficiency, and profitability improvement</li> <li> <strong>
Operational Deployment of the Product Management Function (Inbound): </strong>
Establish and manage Voice of Customer / Voice of Market processes and translate insights into product requirements and business cases
Standardize product management practices, governance, and performance tracking</li> <li> <strong>
Operational Deployment of the Product Management Function (Outbound): </strong>
Lead product launches (NPI) end-to-end, ensuring cross-functional readiness and execution
Define and track launch success metrics and drive continuous improvement</li> <li> <strong>
Cross-Functional Governance &amp;
Execution: </strong>
Collaborate with R&amp;
D and key stakeholders to prioritize development and ensure effective execution across the product lifecycle
Lead governance processes to support alignment and decision-making</li> <li> <strong>
Leadership &amp;
Team Development: </strong>
Lead and develop the Product Management team, ensuring clear roles, strong collaboration, and capability building</li> </ol> <h2>
What You Need to Be Successful</h2> <ul> <li>
Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Packaging Technology, or a related field (MBA or advanced business qualification is a plus)</li> <li>
At least 5 years of experience in product management, portfolio management, or business development in machinery orientated markets</li> <li>
Fluency in English and German</li> <li>
Team leadership experience is strongly preferred</li> <li>
Experience in both inbound (VoC/VoM, requirements, business cases) and outbound (go-to-market, launches/NPI) product management</li> <li>
Solid technical understanding of industrial technologies (e.g. automation, digital printing, packaging equipment, mechatronics)</li> <li>
Experience leading complex cross-functional programs in a structured environment (e.g.
NPI, stage-gate)</li> <li>
Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen (pricing, margins, lifecycle profitability) and excellent communication skills</li> <li>
Ability to set priorities, drive accountability, and operate effectively in a dynamic environment</li> <li>
Experience in healthcare/pharma is a must and consumer packaging is a plus</li> </ul> <h2>
Our Offer&nbsp;</h2> <p>
We offer a strategic leadership role with significant impact on product portfolio direction and business performance.
You will work in an international, cross-functional environment and play a key role in shaping future growth across the organization.</p> <p>
Join the team!<strong>&nbsp;
If you are interested in shaping the future of our product portfolio, we look forward to your application</strong>.</p> <p>
Please note, that we only accept applicants with Swiss or EU/EFTA citizenship or applicants with an existing and valid residence and work permit for Switzerland.</p> <p>
Please submit your application via our career site, as email applications cannot be considered.
External agencies are kindly requested not to contact the company regarding this position.</p> <p> <em>
Coesia is an equal-opportunity employer and embraces diversity and inclusion.</em> </p>