Product Manager (f/m/d)
INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety.
Job Description
- Responsibility for the product lifecycle management of the assigned portfolio of vacuum measurement products
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including R&D, marketing, sales, and external partners to drive product success
- Market research and drive Voice-of-Customer initiatives to validate product-market fit and refine the value proposition
- Develop a product strategy and vision that ensures differentiation
- Drive product positioning and messaging, ensuring alignment with overall marketing strategies
- Develop and nurture a product roadmap and manage the product portfolio to deliver the target profitability
- Define related value selling and marketing tools for effective execution and successful portfolio promotion
- Facilitate regular product meetings and maintain clear communication among stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability
- Plan and execute sales trainings, events, and market introductions to drive a robust Go-To-Market strategy
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or similar advanced degree is preferred
- 2-4 years of experience in product management in a technical or engineering industry
- Strong thinking skills to motivate cross-functional teams and develop product strategies that align with market needs
- Solid technical acumen in test & measurement instruments, combined with exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities to present information clearly and navigate challenges effectively within a matrix organization
- Flexibility and collaboration, working effectively with external partners and adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Professional communication skills in English, German is an advantage
- Willingness to travel up to 30%
Additional Information
INFICON offers a dynamic working environment that promotes diversity, equality and inclusion. Our appreciative, innovative and vibrant corporate culture can be felt in everything we do and how we do it.
What you will find with us?
- Smart and friendly colleagues who value team spirit, a positive attitude and reliability, and who never miss out on the fun.
- Room for bold ideas and creative collaboration
- Flexible working hours
- Competitive salary, good social benefits, plus profit sharing
- Opportunities for further training and development
- Joint celebration of successes (and mistakes!... they are invaluable for our continuous development)
- Regular employee events (summer party, ski day, Christmas party, TeamDays)
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