Position: Product Manager – Robotic Gripping, Vacuum Automation Division

Location: Stockholm, Sweden (or other Piab Group Technical Center)

Division: Vacuum Automation Division – Robotic Gripping

Type: Permanent

About Piab Group:

At Piab Group we improve our customers' productivity, sustainability, and safety through evolving industrial automation and have done so since 1951. We believe in an automated world where no resources are wasted, and no humans are injured. With annual sales of ~3 billion SEK and more than 1400 employees, Piab is a global organization, serving customers in more than 100 countries from a vast network of subsidiaries and channel partners. Since 2018, Piab Group has been owned by Patricia Industries, part of Investor AB.

Piab serves a wide range of industries, including e-commerce logistics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and automotive, providing innovative vacuum automation solutions tailored to each sector.

You can expect the following with us:

Innovative Culture: Be part of a team that thrives on creativity and innovation.

Global Impact: Work with a company that is a world leader in vacuum transport solutions.

Global Presence: Piab has 25+ sales offices and over 900 partners worldwide, ensuring a vast network and global reach.

Sustainable Vision: Contribute to an automated world, promoting safety and efficiency.

Professional Growth: Access opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

Diverse and Inclusive: Join a workplace that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment.

Stable Employer: As part of Patricia Industries and connected to the Wallenberg family, Piab benefits from strong support and a commitment to long-term growth and sustainability.

Job Mission:

As a key strategic enabler in the Vacuum Automation Division, you will strengthen Piab’s position as a leading company in robotic gripping by managing and developing our global Robotic Gripping standard product assortment.

You will be responsible for setting and driving the strategic direction for the portfolio, including ordering and introduction of new products, pricing and cost management, and successful product launches. In this role you will:

• Own the strategic roadmap for the Robotic Gripping standard offering globally.
• Manage the product assortment and lifecycle based on performance, customer needs, and market trends.
• Lead commercialization efforts to ensure new products are successfully launched and adopted in our key segments.

This role reports to the Senior Product Manager, Ejectors, Vacuum Automation Division, with a dotted line to the Vice President, Robotic Gripping Business Unit (future solid line). You will be part of a dynamic and multicultural team responsible for the strategic direction, development, and management of our product portfolios. The role has no direct reports and may require global travel to both Piab and external parties’ locations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the product assortment: define the scope of current and future product lines by reviewing portfolio performance, market trends, and new product ideas or improvements.
• Set and drive the strategic roadmap for the Robotic Gripping product portfolio in alignment with division and business unit strategy.
• Lead new product development from a market and customer perspective: clarify customer needs and requirements, obtain market information, and write market requirement specifications for new products and upgrades.
• Build and maintain business cases for new products and updates to existing products, securing profitability and long-term value.
• Ensure product profitability through pricing, discount structures, and cost management.
• Conduct business intelligence and continuously monitor portfolio performance, customer adoption, and competitive landscape.
• Develop strategic prioritization of portfolio development towards our key business segments and applications.
• Act as a divisional resource in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process, representing the voice of the customer and the business.
• Own the global commercialization strategy for new products, including positioning, value propositions, launch plans, and go-to-market materials.
• Collaborate closely with regional sales, R&D, project engineering, and operations to secure successful launches, life-cycle management, and continuous improvements.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES:

Skills and abilities

• Strong business acumen and a customer-oriented approach.
• A quick learner, curious to understand new areas of technology and business.
• Demonstrated ability to independently run and drive projects from idea to execution.
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional organization and influence without formal authority.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to simplify complexity.
• Interest in product management, innovation management, or complex project management.
• Excellent planning and project management skills, with a structured way of working.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written; additional languages are an advantage.

Personal qualities

• Initiative and responsibility: Acts on own initiative, makes things happen, and accepts responsibility for the results.
• Execution: Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high-quality results.
• Systematic approach: Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities, and allocates resources effectively.
• Analysis and judgment: Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; makes sound and rational judgments, balancing customer value, technical feasibility, and business impact.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• A university degree in engineering, business management, strategy, or a similar relevant field.
• A proven track record in product development, innovation, R&D, or product management in multinational companies, or in management consulting, preferably in a B2B environment.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across regions and functions.
• Experience in direct and/or indirect leadership, driving initiatives and influencing stakeholders without formal line responsibility.
• Preferably experience in customer-facing interactions through sales meetings, development projects, or business development activities.

In this role, you are required to act in accordance with the Piab Code of Conduct and to know and follow Piab’s values, mission, and routines.

This is what our employees say about us:

"At Piab, I have the chance to leave my own footprint. The low hierarchy means my ideas are heard and valued. #LoveWhereIWork"

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about innovation and want to make a difference in the world of automation, we would love to hear from you! Use the following link to upload your CV.

Please be advised that a valid work permit for the country we offer the open vacancy in is required for non-EU citizens. Unfortunately, applications without a valid work permit cannot be considered.