Senior Strategic Product Manager - Delta Robots (w/m/d)
Augsburg, BY, DE
Discover your impact with KUKA Group
In this role in our Product Management organization, you are leading and owning an entire robot system within a product line globally, developing its strategic direction, and fostering growth and success. You have end-to-end accountability for the system and all system business cases, oversee every stage of the product lifecycle, and ensure seamless coordination and delivery of intended business benefits.
Make an impact
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Define a compelling product system vision & strategy for our Delta Robots portfolio – in alignment with the specific global industry strategies defined
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Drive and consolidate market and customer analysis (incl. target price), trends and customer / industry expectations and needs
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Understand the market trends and demands in General Industry and effectively translate them into global system strategies and requirements
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Be responsible for your own budget and define a minimal sellable system that balances needs across relevant use-cases, development costs, and time
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Manage and steer the expectation for (multiple) large project teams, define the overall vision, align subordinate targets – be responsible for volume, target (system) price, system costs, and development costs
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Functionally manage and coordinate a team of Platform Product Managers
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Clarify complex, high quantity, and information to effectively establish the future robotics portfolio
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Create new product candidates within Delta Robots portfolio, including business case, and requirements
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Ensure a quick and efficient time-to-market of newly defined system/product
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Track and monitor the performance of the system through all phases along predefined KPI, initiate mitigation action if required
What you need to succeed
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Master`s degree in the relevant field (business, engineering, industrial engineering)
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10+ years of relevant work experience (preferably within Product Management or Corporate Strategy functions), with a minimum of 5+ years leadership experience in an international business environment OR at 5+ years of Top-Tier Management Consulting
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Knowledge of robot system (Kinematic, Controller, Software - OS/Apps), General Industry and experience in customer/market analysis, requirement development, product strategy definition, and business case creation
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Ability to make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward, and maneuver comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics while mitigating risks
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Hands-on mindset to take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
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Experience in building partnerships and work collaboratively with Product Management and other functions to meet shared objectives
DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) statement
Our core belief is in treating each other with kindness, an open mind, and mutual respect, creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
KUKA Group is a company committed to equal opportunities. We manage every application with meticulous care and consideration - with a decision-making process that pays no heed to your origin, educational background, age, gender, sexual orientation, or your religious or political beliefs. If you join KUKA Group, you will have ample opportunities to share what motivates you and what defines your individuality.
Join the journey!
If you think a career with KUKA Group could be what you are looking for, we´d love to hear from you. We´re looking forward to receiving your application!