Product Manager Controls (m/f/d)
Dortmund, NW, DE
Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do?
At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.
The newly formed Product- & Solution Management department drives our Global Portfolio Steering to ensure innovative products, modules and sub-systems (Product Management) that will empower our cutting-edge Solutions (Solution Management). Together we will further exploit our focucs verticals continiuing the market success of Swisslog.
Make an impact
- You are responsible within the controls product family portfolio for directing the development of controls designs, safety documents, programming/setup and project documentation to meet customer specifications
- You manage products throughout the product lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver winning products
- You orchestrate different internal stakeholders (Regions, Solutions Center, Innovation Management, Product Owners) to ensure the successful launch of products to the market
- You perform market and competitor analysis, gather business and market requirements, and identify market and technology trends affecting the assigned products
- You create and own product roadmaps, business cases, and go-to-market plans to ensure future competitiveness and customer benefits
- Your main counterpart will be the Product Owner, who has the responsibility for the technical aspect of the product and both of you are collaborating with the Solution Manager who is focusing on the solution requirements per target industry vertical, e.g. Groceries. Overall your main interface will be Product Development team from our new Technology & Development organization. This way you all ensure the product development in time, scope, quality and cost based on clear requirements and specifications.
What you need to succeed
- You have a degree in engineering or computer sciences or equivalent, preferable with a focus on marketing and sales
- You have advanced understanding of mechatronics, software and controls
- You have experience with PLC programming (structured text), additional real-time hardware-in-loop testing is a plus
- You bring proven track record in driving product initiatives from initial requirements to market success, preferable you have 5+ years of experience as a Product Manager within the intralogistics industry
- You bring Customer Business Process expertise, but also experience with customer and market analysis
- Excellent presentation skills and fluent English and German round off your profile
Our promise to you
Swisslog is a world of opportunity for people who can deliver a game changing mission: driving the future of intralogistics, by shaping an era of robotic and data-driven automated solutions that create exceptional customer value.
Join us on this journey and you’ll be part of a global enterprise that’s proud of its Swiss roots - and hugely excited by the worldwide opportunities open to everyone in the Swisslog family. So come and realize your potential, in a team that’s united by passion and driven by the OneSwisslog team spirit.
About Swisslog
Swisslog is shaping the future of intralogistics. As part of the KUKA Group, we work on the latest technologies that are reimagining the world of logistics. We’re a team of 3,000+ experts from 50 countries, serving some of the world's largest and most exciting brands. Together, we’re implementing smart and innovative approaches - including flexible robot-based and data-driven automation solutions that are transforming the supply chain. So join our team and share your unique perspective.
Join the journey!
If you think a career with Swisslog could be what you are looking for, we´d love to hear from you.
We´re looking forward to receiving your application!