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Company: WhatJobs
Region: Schaffhausen , Schaffhouse
Xylem is a leading global water technology company with 23.000 employees dedicated to solving the worlds most challenging water issues. We are a global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the worlds water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Director Product Management (m/f/d) who is going to be responsible to lead the global product management function of a ~$1.5 Bn Transport (pumps, turbines, digital) product portfolio and technologies. The individual in this role will lead and support to define/execute strategies for the Transport products with the primary focus on organic profitable business growth, new product/platform development, value optimized design, product marketing & applications, services growth, pricing strategy, 80/20 project initiative and continuous margin expansion. The leader will also be directly involved and influence product channel strategy and geographic expansion.
Key business/portfolio metrics: Orders/sales growth, standard margin/margin expansion, and new product sales, new product funnel. The incumbent also has the responsibility to lead, coach and build the capabilities of his/her team of global product managers and regional segment managers.
Core products of the Transport segment: Submersible pumps, vertical turbine pumps, digital products, submersible turbines, packaged systems.
Location: Schaffhausen (Switzerland)
Tasks
Portfolio Management
- Oversee the entire product portfolio of $ 1.5 Bn, balancing investments across innovation, growth, and maintenance
- Make data-driven decisions on product lifecycle management, including launches, iterations, and sunsets including product compliance certifications
- Continue to simplify portfolio, lead 80/20 product simplification initiative and position products for organic growth and margin expansion
Metrics and Performance Management
- Define and monitor key product and business metrics (e.g., revenue, margin, adoption, retention, vitality index, New Product Sales)
- Ensure continuous learning by leveraging data and customer feedback to inform strategic adjustments
Governance and Process Optimization
- Establish frameworks for prioritization, decision-making, and performance measurement across product teams
- Continuously refine product development processes to improve speed, quality, and alignment with customer needs
- Be the Leader and Coach to successfully Implement 80/20 initiative in Transport portfolio
- Responsible for regulatory and statutory compliance of Transport products
Strategic Leadership
- Define and drive the product strategy in alignment with segment and company overarching strategy and goals
- Ensure product initiatives support long-term business objectives and market positioning
Market and Competitive Positioning
- Develop knowledge of market and competitors to identify emerging opportunities and threats, also have a close watch on regulatory changes that may impact product differentiation
- Strong focus on product differentiation and value proposition at a strategic level
Customer Focus and Growth
- Drive a highly responsive culture to provide outstanding customer focus (both for internal and external customers)
- Drive product-related revenue growth by ensuring alignment with sales and marketing strategies
- Identify and prioritize opportunities for scaling the business through new offerings, markets, or channels
Visionary Leadership
- Anticipate industry trends and position the company as a market leader through innovative product strategies
- Inspire teams and stakeholders with a bold vision and clear path to execution
Team Leadership and Development
- Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing product management team across the U.S, Europe and emerging markets
- Lead the transformation of our Transport product management from legacy, brand-specific, geographically centric teams into a highly functional, integrated teams providing best-in-class execution for products across Xylems full Transport portfolio
Cross-Functional Collaboration