Global Business Development & Product Manager Hydraulic (m/f/d)

HomeCareerJob Vacancies Ludwigsburg, Germany / Portage, United States / Raleigh, United States | Other | Experienced | Unlimited | June 24, 2026 As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team. Job DescriptionRole SummaryAs Global Business Development & Product Manager Hydraulic (m/f/d), you will lead the global Hydraulic Initiative and drive the strategic development of MANN+HUMMEL's hydraulic business across the Heavy Duty and Industrial / Off-Road markets.

Combining business development, portfolio strategy, market development, and cross-functional leadership, you will identify growth opportunities, strengthen our market position, and translate market and customer requirements into sustainable business success. Working closely with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, Quality, Controlling, regional Product Management, and regional stakeholders, you will shape our hydraulic solutions strategy, drive portfolio expansion, and support the successful implementation of global growth initiatives.

Your Responsibilities

• Developing and continuously refining the global strategy for hydraulic solutions, including product portfolio, roadmap, market approach, and business modelsDefining, implementing, and monitoring market, customer, and product strategies in close collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, and regional organizationsCreating, coordinating, and executing business development plans and business cases while ensuring stakeholder alignment and achievement of strategic and financial targetsDriving market intelligence and competitive analysis activities to identify customer needs, market trends, competitive developments, and growth opportunities in hydraulic applicationsTranslating customer and market requirements into structured product specifications, portfolio priorities, and innovation initiativesEstablishing and maintaining innovation and product roadmaps together with
  Engineering and relevant business functionsDefining regional targets and coordinating the necessary actions together with regional stakeholders and specialist functionsLeading and coordinating global cross-functional teams across Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and ControllingCollaborating closely with project managers to ensure successful execution of customer, application, and market-driven projectsActing as a strategic sparring partner for Sales to support customer acquisition, market penetration, and business expansion activitiesSupporting global customer engagement activities, including customer visits, presentations, trade fairs, exhibitions, and business development initiativesDriving market expansion, competitive positioning, and sustainable growth of the hydraulic business globallyYour ProfileEducation: You have successfully completed
  a university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering, or a comparable technical or commercial discipline. Experience: Several years of professional experience in Business Development, Product Management, Strategic Market Development, Application Engineering, Technical Sales, or a comparable role within an international industrial environment.
  Expertise:Strong market, customer, and product knowledge in hydraulic systems, fluid power, filtration, heavy-duty, off-road, industrial, or related technical solution environmentsProven track record in business development, strategic portfolio management, and business case developmentExperience identifying growth opportunities and driving market expansion initiativesStrong commercial acumen combined with solid technical understandingExperience leading cross-functional projects and managing international stakeholders in a matrix organizationStrong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate market needs into sustainable business opportunitiesLanguage Skills: Very good English skills are required; German language skills are beneficial.
  Personality:Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownershipStrategic thinker with a hands-on and execution-oriented approachCommercially driven with a strong customer and market focusStrong influencing skills and the ability to build alignment across functions and regionsResults-oriented and motivated by driving sustainable business growthProactive, self-driven, and comfortable operating in a dynamic international environmentWillingness to travel internationallyDiversity and inclusion are part of our DNA. We select solely based on the best talent. We therefore welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, origin, ethnicity, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.If you have any questions regarding this job posting, our recruiting team will be happy to assist you.
  You can reach us at TalentAcquisitionGermany@mann-hummel.com. Please make sure to include the job title and location of the position you are interested in when contacting us. Please note that, for data protection reasons, we cannot accept applications via email. Kindly use our online application form instead. Social BenefitsYou work with a high degree of autonomy and decision-making freedomA 40-hour work weekPerformance-based compensation and comprehensive social benefits
• Flexible working hours/trust-based working time, plus 30 days of vacationHybrid working option: 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home (employees with children under the age of 12: 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home)Everyone has Talent: Our talent management process supports your professional developmentIn-house company restaurantReserved places in a private daycare center nearby (for both under-3 and over-3 children)A modern company pension plan to complement your statutory pension insuranceAdditional private health insurance (e.g., dental insurance)A wide range of discounts through our Corporate Benefits Portal (e.g., on vacations, fashion, insurance, etc.)Mobility benefits: subsidy for the Germany Ticket, JobRad leasing, and e-charging stations in the free company parking garage with a company charging rateAre you full of ideas?
  Are you keen to take on responsibility and really achieve something? Then our doors are open to you. This company lives out its values, gives people the freedom to use their own initiative, and offers many development exciting opportunities and many exciting projects – all of which awaits you here.