Global Business Development & Product Manager Hydraulic (m​/f​/d

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Global Business Development & Product Manager Hydraulic (m/f/d) (8025)

Requisition
8025
-Posted
06/24/2026
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OEPM Product Management and Marketing

- OE Main / Other (BM)
- Ludwigsburg - TC More (2) - Job Country (1)

As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of 'leadership in filtration'. Become part of our team.

As Global Business Development & Product Manager Hydraulic (m/f/d), you will lead the global Hydraulic Initiative and drive the strategic development of MANN+HUMMEL's hydraulic business across the Heavy Duty and Industrial / Off-Road markets.

Combining business development, portfolio strategy, market development, and cross-functional leadership, you will identify growth opportunities, strengthen our market position, and translate market and customer requirements into sustainable business success. Working closely with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, Quality, Controlling, regional Product Management, and regional stakeholders, you will shape our hydraulic solutions strategy, drive portfolio expansion, and support the successful implementation of global growth initiatives.

Developing and continuously refining the global strategy for hydraulic solutions, including product portfolio, roadmap, market approach, and business models

Defining, implementing, and monitoring market, customer, and product strategies in close collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, and regional organizations

Creating, coordinating, and executing business development plans and business cases while ensuring stakeholder alignment and achievement of strategic and financial targets

Driving market intelligence and competitive analysis activities to identify customer needs, market trends, competitive developments, and growth opportunities in hydraulic applications

Translating customer and market requirements into structured product specifications, portfolio priorities, and innovation initiatives

Establishing and maintaining innovation and product roadmaps together with Engineering and relevant business functions

Defining regional targets and coordinating the necessary actions together with regional stakeholders and specialist functions

Leading and coordinating global cross-functional teams across Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Controlling

Collaborating closely with project managers to ensure successful execution of customer, application, and market-driven projects

Acting as a strategic sparring partner for Sales to support customer acquisition, market penetration, and business expansion activities

Supporting global customer engagement activities, including customer visits, presentations, trade fairs, exhibitions, and business development initiatives

Driving market expansion, competitive positioning, and sustainable growth of the hydraulic business globally

• Education: You have successfully completed a university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering, or a comparable technical or commercial discipline.
• Experience: Several years of professional experience in Business Development, Product Management, Strategic Market Development, Application Engineering, Technical Sales, or a comparable role within an international industrial environment.
• Expertise:
  • Strong market, customer, and product knowledge in hydraulic systems, fluid power, filtration, heavy-duty, off-road, industrial, or related technical solution environments
  • Proven track record in business development, strategic portfolio management, and business case development
  • Experience identifying growth opportunities and driving market expansion initiatives
  • Strong commercial acumen combined with solid technical understanding
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing international stakeholders in a matrix organization
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder…