Global Product Manager m/w/d – Parental Leave Cover (12+ Months)

Das ist der Job

BizLink is a global provider of connectivity solutions in the field of data and energy management.

Darum lohnt es sich

The Product Management & Innovation team within the Robotic Solutions Business Unit is seeking a Global Product Manager (GPM) to support ongoing product development and new product initiatives.

Additionally, you will collaborate with the team on early‑stage innovation activities, contributing to research, customer discovery, and concept exploration for future technologies. Work with engineering and cross‑functional teams to prioritize features, manage scope, and ensure product quality.

Early‑Stage Innovation Support Support the Product Management & Innovation team in identifying new problems to solve, exploring emerging technologies, and evaluating early concepts. Stakeholder and Customer Engagement Build strong relationships with sales teams, partners, and customers to understand challenges and communicate solutions.

Global Collaboration and Travel Work across international teams and travel up to 40 percent as needed for customer visits, workshops, and product launches. Experience leading cross‑functional teams through influence. Our Offer Assignments with room for creativity in a motivated team.

Continuing training opportunities and career prospects within a highly successful and international group of companies.

Health promotion with modern and ergonomic workplaces. #J-18808-Ljbffr We provide solutions for industries following global megatrends such as electromobility, industrial automation, medical technology and data centers with cables and cable systems.

With flat hierarchies, short decision‑making processes and a corporate culture based on entrepreneurial thinking and acting, we rely on bright and courageous people with whom we can actively shape the future. This is an initial 12+ month temporary assignment as a parental leave replacement.

In this role, you will identify market opportunities, build and communicate product strategies and roadmaps, guide new solutions from concept through launch, and manage products throughout their full life cycle.

You will partner closely with engineering, sales, marketing, operations, and customers to ensure our products deliver clear value and meet key business objectives. Your Tasks Market and Customer Insight Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity. Translate insights into clear product strategy and actionable roadmaps.

Participate in ongoing discovery for future innovations and potential new prototypes. Product Development and Life Cycle Management Own product planning from early discovery through launch and continual improvement. Define success metrics and ensure products meet customer expectations and business targets.

Contribute to research activities, customer interviews, and preliminary business‑case assessments. Help prepare materials for internal reviews and milestone discussions for future technology concepts. Project Leadership Plan, initiate, and monitor projects including timelines, cost, resources, and risk management.

Drive progress across departments through influence and structured follow‑up. Support sales through training, content development, and roadmap presentations. Represent the product at trade shows and customer events.

Go‑to‑Market Alignment Work closely with marketing and sales to define positioning, messaging, launch plans, and customer‑facing materials. Your Talents 5+ years of Product Management experience in a global or cross‑regional environment. Ability to translate customer problems and market needs into a compelling product vision and roadmap.

Strong strategic thinking combined with disciplined execution. Structured, self‑driven, and comfortable managing complex projects end to end. Strong communication skills and ability to present to customers and internal leadership. Proficiency with MS Office and experience building project plans or Gantt charts in MS Project or Asana.

Business‑fluent English; German is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Marketing is beneficial but not required. Knowledge of factory automation, robotics, or industrial technologies within automotive or similar industries is highly desired.

Supportive working environment with short decision‑making processes, flat hierarchies, and company events. Attractive remuneration & Bonus. Employer contribution to a company pension scheme or AVWL. 30 days of holiday plus additional paid leave for specific occasions.