Public summary
An international maritime company is seeking a Product Manager for Steering Gears to manage the product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life, focusing on aftersales business and service revenue growth. This role acts as a key interface between service and new build divisions, developing service offerings tailored to customer needs and driving profitability. The position is based in Germany, with possibilities for other locations, and requires professional English proficiency.
Responsibilities
Manage the product roadmap and lifecycle of steering gears products to meet business and customer needs; collaborate with new build product managers to define strategy and service design; utilize installed base data to develop specialized service offerings; drive continuous improvement in gross margin, profitability, and service revenue; analyze product performance to identify growth opportunities; develop and implement pricing strategy aligned with profitability and market competitiveness; lead obsolescence management and end-of-life plans; initiate retrofit and service projects to capture value from aging products.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; over 5 years' experience in relevant product line with strong technical understanding; skilled in business analysis and product lifecycle management tools; strong communication and collaboration abilities; professional fluency in English; adherence to company code of conduct and quality, environment, health, safety policies.