Global Product Manager

What You Will Be Doing:

• Manage the assigned Global Product Portfolio and Its Performance: Oversee sales, profit, market share, and brand strength for the assigned sub-category across global markets, ensuring alignment with overall category objectives.
• Support the Development of Global Product Strategies and Roadmaps: Collaborate with the (Sub-)Category Manager to develop and implement strategies that ensure global competitiveness and customer relevance.
• Maintain a Competitive Global Product Portfolio: Manage the product portfolio to ensure it is lean, competitive, and aligned with global and regional market needs.
• Assist in Executing the Product Lifecycle Process: Support adherence to the product lifecycle process from ideation to launch and beyond, ensuring timely and effective execution.
• Maintain an Outside-In Viewpoint: Stay informed about global market and customer trends to provide insights that inform product decisions.
• Conduct Voice of Customer (VOC) Exercises: Gather and analyze customer feedback from global markets, maintaining a relevant and up-to-date market view.
• Monitor Global Product Sales and Margins: Track product performance globally, identifying and implementing actions to close performance gaps and drive profitability.
• Support Pricing Strategy Development: Assist in optimizing pricing strategies globally to maximize market penetration and profitability.
• Contribute to Innovation Efforts: Participate in innovation initiatives to ensure successful product launches within the product lines
• Ensure Sales Team Readiness: Provide sales teams with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively sell and support the product portfolio.
• Collaborate with Regional Teams: Work closely with regional teams to tailor product offerings, messaging, and go-to-market strategies to meet the unique needs of different markets.

What You Will Need :

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field. An MBA or other relevant advanced degree is a plus.
• +5 years of experience in product management or a related role within the building products industry.
• Proven track record of managing global product portfolios and driving product performance.
• Experience in developing and executing global product strategies and roadmaps.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management and new product development processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision making.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to gather and analyze market and customer insights to inform product decisions.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and regional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Customer-focused mindset, with a keen understanding of customer needs and global market trends

What We Offer:

• Onboarding: With an onboarding program tailored to you, we welcome you to Uponor
• Work-life balance: We support your work-life balance with flexible working hours, different working time models and mobile working
• Health: Get on your bike with us and lease your business bike at attractive conditions

Please apply with your complete application documents, including your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date.