Head Product Management - Flow Devices Modular Actuator Platform 80-100%

Together with our customers, we combine the real and digital worlds 

With technology, software and services for smart buildings, we transform the everyday for everyone. By combining the real and digital worlds, we empower our customers to reach their decarbonization goals, lower their operating costs and create world-class occupant experiences for their people. It's not just about improving buildings - it's about creating efficient, safe, adaptable and sustainable environments, which improve the way the world lives and works.

The digital transformation of buildings is a fast-changing, dynamic sector, and it needs more than just great technology - it needs great people, too. We know a business only thrives if its people are thriving, so at Siemens we put our people first.

As Head of Product Management for our Flow Devices Modular Actuator Platform, you will have full business responsibility for a new, cross-functional platform that integrates a large part of Valves & Damper Actuators. This role is pivotal in defining and implementing the platform strategy, ensuring alignment with market needs, customer requirements, and long-term business growth objectives. Additionally, you will have product lifecycle responsibility for our Damper Actuator products.

In this leadership position, you will drive product portfolio management, define the business strategy, and oversee the full product lifecycle - from concept and development through market launch to product phase out. You will collaborate closely with R&D, manufacturing, product management, marketing, and our sales teams in our assigned countries, to ensure that our solutions are competitive, scalable, and aligned with the latest industry trends, including cybersecurity. 

As the leader of a globally distributed team, you will provide clear direction, foster innovation, and ensure operational excellence through the entire end-to-end process. Your expertise in leading cross-functional teams, handling partner relationships, and driving complex product initiatives will be key to the success of this platform.

We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong background in product management, business strategy, and collaboration with R&D. If you are ready to take full ownership of a groundbreaking platform and drive innovation in the Building Automation market, we look forward to welcoming you! 

Location: this role will be based in Zug/Switzerland. Please note that qualified candidates need to be legally eligible for work authorization in Switzerland.

Your new responsibilities  

Product Management Leadership for the Product Family 

• Define the strategy, budget, and innovation roadmap and drive the industrialization of the new modular actuator platform

• Lead a distributed team of product managers across multiple sites 

• Manage the full product lifecycle for all Damper Actuator products, beyond the actuator platform 

Leadership as a Member of the Management Team 

• Actively shape and co-create strategy, culture and working system as a member of the management team within the Flow Devices organization 

• Provide cross-functional leadership for the Product Family R&D Program Manager and the Product Family Architect 

• Foster collaboration between R&D, marketing, sales, and operations to ensure seamless execution of the product strategy 

End-to-End Development & Market Introduction of New Products 

• Guide product managers through the entire product lifecycle, from concept and development through market launch to product phase out 

• Oversee the development of new product portfolios based on the latest modular actuator platform 

• Ensure professional customer validation using UX and Design Thinking standard methodologies

• Take accountability for defining the business case, product features, target costs, time-to-market, and budget fulfillment 

• Drive discussions with system suppliers and support manufacturing diversification 

• Develop and implement a successful go-to-market strategy 

Your skills and experience: 

• Degree in Engineering and an additional degree in Business Administration, or equivalent education 

• Experience in product line management within the building technology industry; within the Building Automation field preferred 

• Track record of successfully leading a product line on global level 

• Experience in leading a distributed team within a global matrix organization 

• Track record of successfully creating and driving strategies in complex situations within the B2B industry 

• Ability to conduct market analysis and identify trends 

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills 

• Proficient communication and presentation abilities in English and German, and any additional language would be a plus 

Employee benefits: local benefits apply

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I look forward to receiving your application

Carmen
Talent Acquisition Partner

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