Product Manager - Braided Industrial Hose

Description

You will own a braided industrial hose product from market research and planning through launch, performance review and ongoing improvement.

The role calls for strategic thinking, strong analysis and communication, and the ability to influence teams without managing them directly.

You will work alongside R&D, business development, marketing communications, supply chain, operations, sales and other cross-functional teams.

The company makes tires and industrial solutions for automotive and industrial customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, it reported 2024 sales of €39.7 billion and employs about 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Its industrial sector employs about 39,000 people in more than 40 countries, with 2024 sales of roughly €6.4 billion. Its core branches are in Asia, Europe, and North and South America.

Responsibilities

• Build and carry out product strategies tied to company goals, customer needs and market trends.
• Run market research, competitor reviews and product analysis to find opportunities and support business decisions.
• Decide the priority of features, enhancements, unique selling points and releases, and keep the product roadmap current.
• Manage the product lifecycle so it fits the company's overall strategy and financial targets.
• Lead development end to end, from concept and requirements through testing, sales and operations planning, and launch.
• Write go-to-market plans, product positioning and messaging with business development, marketing communications, sales and segment teams.
• Coordinate launch activities so colleagues are ready for new product introductions.
• Track product performance, collect customer feedback, analyze data, and recommend and implement portfolio improvements.
• Build business cases using market research, customer insight, financial information and supporting data.
• Explain the value of product initiatives to customers, leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Report regularly on roadmap, priorities, milestones, progress, risks and challenges, and plan how to address risks openly.
• Build working relationships across functions and influence stakeholders toward shared goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, engineering, finance or a related field is required.
• 5+ years of professional experience in B2B sales, marketing, engineering or product management within an industrial product environment, or 10 years in place of a degree.
• Experience developing or supporting product strategies and product lifecycle activities.
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse, global and cross-functional teams.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or taking part in process, product or marketing improvement initiatives.
• Strong strategic planning and analytical skills.
• Advanced communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of industrial products, technologies, solutions, customers and markets.
• Understanding of product development, positioning and go-to-market practices.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to build business cases and turn complex information into clear recommendations.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive results without direct authority.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work effectively across cultures, functions and geographic regions.
• Additional ways to stand out: experience in product management with braided hoses and/or rubber hoses.

Conditions

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

The company will not sponsor employment visas for this role, now or in the future.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance and employee discounts
• Employer 401(k) match
• Competitive bonus programs
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Further benefits that come with working for a global industry leader