Product Manager Defence

Your Responsibilities

• You are responsible for the assigned products throughout its entire lifecycle
• You assess the product lifecycle and initiate measures to achieve the business unit’s targets in coordination with the key stakeholders
• You are responsible for product definition and specification based on input and/or the roadmap from the Product Strategy Office, customers, R&D, and market trends
• You are in charge of direct customer contact, including the consolidation of customer insights
• You manage and execute all market- and product-related activities (cost reduction programs, cost control, pricing strategy, profitability)
• You lead new product integrations in collaboration with Project Management and Marketing (launch materials, online content)
• You translate the innovation roadmap into profitable and differentiated value propositions
• You oversee decisions regarding the regional coverage of products and harmonize regional needs via the product-market matrix
• You support and work in close collaboration with Technical Sales, customers, and R&D to define the product strategy and portfolio of the product line
• You are responsible for providing the necessary input and managing the development of the engine configurator

Your Profile

• You hold a Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• You bring more than 5 years of experience in product management and engineering within the combustion engine development in matrix organizations
• You possess strong knowledge of powertrain solutions for land defence applications
• You are fluent in German and English (C1) and have an excellent command of French (B2)
• You have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project
• You are recognized for your strong commercial and customer-oriented mindset. Your enthusiastic and open personality, combined with excellent communication, adaptability, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, set you apart. You are resilient, self-confident, and assertive in your approach

Our Offer

We offer you room for ideas, a secure job, modern and family-friendly employment conditions such as flexible working hours, home office, a company restaurant, training opportunities as well as many benefits. The workplace is located in Bulle, surrounded by the wonderful nature of the Gruyère region.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Company Information

Liebherr Machines Bulle SA is the centre of excellence for combustion engines (diesel and gas engines) and hydraulic components (axial piston pumps and motors). The company develops and produces various products, which find their use in building construction and civil engineering, mining, agriculture, decentralised energy, machine and plant engineering, as well as aerospace.

Location

Liebherr Machines Bulle SA, 7, Rue Hans-Liebherr, 1630 Bulle, Switzerland (CH)

Contact

Anna KOMARDINA,