(Senior) Global Product Manager Industrial Valves (m/f/d)
Switzerland, Schaffhausen
At GF, we consider ourselves a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality, adding value to people's lives around the globe.
Due to the promotion of the incumbent, we are excited to announce this opportunity. In the role of Senior Global Product Manager for Industrial Valves, you will take ownership of the product lifecycle for our industrial valve portfolio. This includes strategy development, collaborative engineering efforts, sales support, and driving market-oriented innovations to foster business growth.
Your Tasks:
- Develop and execute the product strategy and roadmap for the valve product line.
- Conduct market research, customer interviews, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and unmet needs.
- Define product requirements, specifications, and business cases in collaboration with engineering and sales.
- Drive new product development initiatives and manage the full product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life.
- Monitor product performance and customer satisfaction; lead continuous improvement efforts.
- Support sales and marketing with technical product information, training, and promotional material.
- Manage product pricing, margin, and positioning to optimize profitability.
- Act as the internal and external product expert, including participation in customer visits, trade shows, and technical presentations.
Your Profile:
- A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering with a focus on business economics or a comparable technical or economical field of study and/or a technical apprenticeship with additional training.
- A minimum of 6 years of extensive experience in managing a product portfolio in the field of valves is essential for this position.
- Strong skills in translating customer needs into solutions and an understanding of the impact of technologies, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands.
- Proactive nature, with a penchant for taking initiative and ownership.
- Experience in cross-team collaboration, with the ability to structure and coordinate various stakeholders.
- High professional proficiency in both English and German.
- Willingness to travel worldwide up to 15% of the time.
Benefits
- Clear Vision and Purpose: "We are a sustainability and innovation leader providing superior customer value" serves as our guiding vision, while our purpose, "becoming better every day - since 1802," inspires our daily work.
- Sustainability and Innovation Focus: We are committed to high sustainability and innovation goals, working together towards a sustainable future.
- Excellent Learning Tools: At GF, we offer development opportunities for everyone, including global learning tools and specialized training courses.
- Great Career Opportunities: As a global company, GF provides numerous pathways for career growth alongside a dedicated talent management process (MyNextBigStep@GF) to support your career advancement.
- Very Attractive Pension Scheme: GF offers all employees an excellent pension plan.
- Employee Counseling: Our independent employee counseling service is available to all staff for both private and professional matters.
- Family Time: GF guarantees expectant mothers comparable job positions during a leave of up to one year, along with paid leave for fathers.
- Flexible Working Conditions: Wherever possible, we offer flexible working hours and the option to work remotely.
Contact Information
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Who We Are
GF Piping Systems is the world's leading supplier of piping systems, enabling the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. Our business is driven by industry-leading sustainability levels, innovation through digital solutions, and a culture based on performance, learning, and care.