Strategic Product Manager (m/f/d) AMMR

Company:  KUKA Deutschland GmbH
Location: 

Augsburg, BY, DE

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Workplace:  hybrid
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Discover your impact with KUKA

KUKA offers an enormous spectrum of possibilities to advance your career, live your passions and unlock your potential. We´re one of the world's leading automation specialists, offering global opportunities in areas such as robotics, automation, logistics, software solutions and electronics. If you´re a go-getter, a visionary with bold ambitions and believer in collaboration and mutual respect, then you're poised for success here at KUKA.

 

Make an impact

 We are seeking a dynamic Strategic Product Manager to create product strategies and roadmap according to company strategy and needs. This role emphasizes the strategic view of the market, competition and products of responsible products or portfolios. 

 

Product strategy and roadmap 

  • Contribute to company strategy formulation and convert company strategy into product management strategy.
  • Based on in-depth market analysis, competitive landscape, technology trends and user research, leads the formulation of the long-term product strategy, product roadmap of intelligent robotics products.
  • Responsible for the comprehensive evaluation and prioritization of new product candidates, leading the completion of business feasibility study including market potential, user portraits, financial models (ROI, cost, pricing), risk analysis. 

Go-to-market 

  • Responsible for the formulation and implementation of go-to-market strategies, coordinating marketing, branding, and sales teams to achieve product positioning, release plans, and channel strategies. 
  • Identify and pilot innovative approaches for customer onboarding and engagement.
  • On-market Performance Measurement.
  • Define and monitor KPIs for product success, including market share, revenue, cost, adoption rates, channel performance, and customer satisfaction.
  • Use data-driven insights to continuously improve strategies and execution. 

Stakeholder Management 

  • Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. 
  • Communicate product strategy and present to company top management leadership team. 
 

What you need to succeed

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred. 
  • 10+ years with proven records in product management, including go-to-market strategies.
  • Experienced in product management for complex mechatronics + software products. Experience in internet or AI products is plus. 
  • Proven achievements of successfully bringing several products from product ideation to business success (from 0 to 1, and then to 100). 
  • Proven success of managing products with intense customer interactions and user experience.  
  • Strong product management skills, including exceptional Business and User Insights: Proficient in market analysis, user research, financial modeling, and competitive analysis, with strong business acumen and user-centric design thinking. 
  • End-to-end product lifecycle management capabilities: end-to-end full-process experience from market analysis, product ideation, product development, go-to-market, and product maintenance.
  • Technology and Ecological Understanding: Deeply understand key technologies such as robotics, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and human-machine interaction, which can be transformed into core values that users can perceive.  
  • Leadership and Influence: Excellent strategic thinking, cross-functional leadership, communication and coordination, and team management skills to drive consensus and results in complex environments. 

 

Our promise to you

Our culture is deeply rooted in our passion to make robotics and automatic solutions accessible and easy to use. The result? We make peoples´ lives easier and safer, across the world. Diversity is the beating heart of our company - and we appreciate every single one of our bright and bold brainiacs. We encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work, fostering an environment where inspiration, expertise, and personal growth can flourish. Our collective goal? To achieve greatness and ignite innovative, positive change - not only within the automation industry but also beyond its boundaries. And in return, we prioritize creating a supportive, empowering, and caring environment for all.

 

Perks and benefits

As part of our commitment to the well-being of our employees, we offer a range of comprehensive perks and benefits. From competitive salary packages to flexible work schedules, and professional development opportunities, we aim to provide a holistic approach to employee satisfaction. We believe in recognizing and appreciating the hard work and dedication of our workforce, and our perks reflect this commitment. Our goal is to create a workplace where employees feel valued, motivated, and inspired to contribute their best. Join us and enjoy the rewards of being part of a company that prioritizes the well-being and growth of its team.

 

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 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, 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 could be what you are looking for, we´d love to hear from you.

We´re looking forward to receiving your application!