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Company DescriptionContinental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of \xe2\x82\xac39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of \xe2\x80\x9csmart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber,\xe2\x80\x9d the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services.As Product Manager of Fluid Solutions - IAPAC, candidate will be responsible for driving product strategy and planning, Internal and External stakeholder management, and ensuring the successful development and launch of our fluid handling hose portfolio. This is a key role that requires a combination of strong sense of customer pain points, strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to inspire and motivate relevant stakeholders. In particular, the responsible portfolio would be primarily Industrial and Hydraulic hoses.Area of responsibilities/ Main Tasks:Product Strategy and Planning:\xe2\x96\xaa Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Segments, PD, BD, Innovation Management, MarCom, S/C, Operations to develop and execute product strategies aligned with company goals and market trends
\xe2\x96\xaa Support conduct market research and competitor, and product analysis to identify new product opportunities and make informed decisions
\xe2\x96\xaa Define and prioritize product features, enhancements, and releases based on customer needs and business objectives.
\xe2\x96\xaa Develop and manage product roadmaps, and the product life cycle, ensuring alignment with overall company strategy and objectives
\xe2\x96\xaa Align with Global counterparts to ensure maximum synergies throughout the organizationProduct Development and Launch:\xe2\x96\xaa Support the end-to-end product development process in conjunction with IM and MarCom from ideation and requirements to development, testing, SOP, and market launch
\xe2\x96\xaa Work closely with the Segments, Innovation Management, MarCom and the PD teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of high-quality products
\xe2\x96\xaa Collaborate with Segments, BD, MarCom teams to develop go-to-market strategies, product positioning, and messaging
\xe2\x96\xaa Monitor product performance, gather customer feedback, and analyze data to identify areas for improvement and optimize product offeringsStakeholder Management:\xe2\x96\xaa Strive for win-win outcomes that benefit both the product and its stakeholders. Look for opportunities to create shared value and align interests
\xe2\x96\xaa Build a compelling business case for your product initiatives, highlighting the value they bring to the organization, customers, and stakeholders themselves. Use data, market research, and user insights to support your arguments
\xe2\x96\xaa Communication and Transparency: Keep stakeholders informed about your product roadmap, milestones, and progress. Provide regular updates through meetings, presentations, emails, or a shared project management tool. Be transparent about challenges and risks and communicate how you plan to address themKPI\'s :\xe2\x96\xaa Implement KPIs that drive the business towards reaching its goal
\xe2\x96\xaa Support dashboards preparation that provide meaningful insights to day-to-day commercial performance of product (line)
\xe2\x96\xaa Conduct periodic business reviews to communicate measurement to KPIsQualificationsEducation/Certification:Degree in Finance, Business Administrations, Marketing, Engineering, PDMProfessional Experience:3+ years work experience, preferably in at least 2 different functional areas or in different companiesProject and/or Process Experience:Proven ability to successfully work in highly diverse global teamsIntercultural/International Experience:Must be fluent in English for both written and oral communications. Fully embraces diversity.Additional InformationReady to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.

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