In this role in our Product Management organization, you are leading and owning an entire robot system within a product line globally, developing its strategic direction, and fostering growth and success. You have end-to-end accountability for the system and all system business cases, oversee every stage of the product lifecycle, and ensure seamless coordination and delivery of intended business benefits.
Short Facts
Augsburg, Germany
KUKA
Product management
Permanent Employment
Responsibilities
Define a compelling product system vision & strategy for Cobots portfolio – in alignment with the specific global industry strategies defined
Drive and consolidate market and customer analysis (incl. target price), trends and customer / industry expectations and needs
Understand the market trends and demands in General Industry/ Automotive Industry and effectively translate them into global system strategies and requirements
Be responsible for your own budget and define a minimal sellable system that balances needs across relevant use-cases, development costs, and time
Manage and steer the expectation for (multiple) large project teams, define the overall vision, align subordinate targets – be responsible for volume, target (system) price, system costs, and development costs
Functionally manage and coordinate a team of Platform Product Managers
Clarify complex, high quantity, and information to effectively establish the future robotics portfolio
Create new product candidates within Cobots portfolio, including business case, and requirements
Ensure a quick and efficient time-to-market of newly defined system/product
Track and monitor the performance of the system through all phases along predefined KPI, initiate mitigation action if required
Application Requirements
Master`s degree in the relevant field (business, engineering, industrial engineering)
10+ years of relevant work experience (preferably within Product Management or Corporate Strategy functions), with a minimum of 5+ years leadership experience in an international business environment OR at 5+ years of Top-Tier Management Consulting
Knowledge of robot system (Kinematic, Controller, Software - OS/Apps), General Industry/ Automotive Industry and experience in customer/market analysis, requirement development, product strategy definition, and business case creation
Ability to make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward, and maneuver comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics while mitigating risks
Hands-on mindset to take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
Experience in building partnerships and work collaboratively with Product Management and other functions to meet shared objectives