Product Manager Defense (m/f/x)

Your Responsibilities
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You are responsible for the assigned products throughout its entire lifecycle
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You assess the product lifecycle and initiate measures to achieve the business unit’s targets in coordination with the key stakeholders
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You are responsible for product definition and specification based on input and/or the roadmap from the Product Strategy Office, customers, R&D, and market trends
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You are in charge of direct customer contact, including the consolidation of customer insights
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You manage and execute all market- and product-related activities (cost reduction programs, cost control, pricing strategy, profitability)
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You lead new product integrations in collaboration with Project Management and Marketing (launch materials, online content)
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You translate the innovation roadmap into profitable and differentiated value propositions
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You oversee decisions regarding the regional coverage of products and harmonize regional needs via the product-market matrix
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You support and work in close collaboration with Technical Sales, customers, and R&D to define the product strategy and portfolio of the product line
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You are responsible for providing the necessary input and managing the development of the engine configurator
Your Profile
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You hold a Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field
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You bring more than 5 years of experience in product management and engineering within the combustion engine development in matrix organizations
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You possess strong knowledge of powertrain solutions for land defense applications
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You are fluent in German and English (C1) and have an excellent command of French (B2)
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You have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project
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You are recognized for your strong commercial and customer-oriented mindset. Your enthusiastic and open personality, combined with excellent communication, adaptability, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, set you apart. You are resilient, self-confident, and assertive in your approach
Our offer
Can we inspire you to take on a responsible position in a dynamic and independent family business? We offer you room for ideas, a secure job, modern and family-friendly employment conditions such as flexible working hours, home office, a company restaurant, training opportunities as well as many benefits. The workplace is located in Bulle, surrounded by the wonderful nature of the Gruyère region. Start planning your personal and professional development with us.
In order to ensure a fair application process, we cannot accept applications by post or email.
This position is subject to a background check process; the process is conducted by our partner Aequivalent.
Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Sylvain STUDER.
One Passion. Many Opportunities.
The company
​Liebherr Machines Bulle SA is the centre of excellence for combustion engines (diesel and gas engines) and hydraulic components (axial piston pumps and motors). The company develops and produces various products, which find their use in building construction and civil engineering, mining, agriculture, decentralised energy, machine and plant engineering, as well as aerospace.
Location
Liebherr Machines Bulle SA
7, Rue Hans-Liebherr
1630 Bulle
Switzerland (CH)
Contact
Sylvain STUDER
+41 26 913 31 11