Global Product Manager

Who we are

Every life is unique and so are you!

At Dräger we  protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.

As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.

About the role

Purpose of Role:

To define and implement product portfolio strategy.

Responsible for the market success, growth and profitability of the defined products / product families

Management of the products and/or applications during the product life cycle

Support to achieve the business goals through the development of the product / product family strategy and its implementation

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Definition and realization of portfolio strategy
•  Management of product range and associated accessories as required
• Develop product line PMB (Product Management Board) roadmap
•  Pre project kick off presentations to sponsor/control boards
• Define customer requirement specification ( CRS) for new products
•  PM lead in product  development projects incl. customer visits and customer process management (CPM)
• Manage product launch and phase out – Full lifecycle management
•  Control of new release to market within SAP in association with PM assistant
• Execute product training
• Monitor product market performance
•  Provide competitive intelligence for product line
• Specify product related communication / sales marketing requirements.
• Support global markets with technical, commercial and strategic support as well as customer/regional visits
•  Manage product content within D-World portal alongside with PM assistant
• Create content for circular letters for distribution by PM assistant
• Attend other regular global function reviews eg. GFE teams, warranty returns meeting

Main Interfaces

•  C&SM, Regional and Segment Marketing
•  Sales & Customer
• C&D
• Operations
• Quality
• GFE Cross Functional Teams
•  Finance

Shared responsibilities

All employees have a responsibility:

• to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
• to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions
• to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results

Reporting Relationships

Manager

• Head of Product Management, Blyth

Size of team/environment

• Team of 10 people including department head, two assistants and seven product managers.

 Role Requirements

Education/Qualifications

• Degree educated in a Marketing or Engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• Related Experience 
• Experience within a similar role
• Experience of working in a manufacturing industry e.g. Aerospace, automotive, medical etc. preferably within a global matrix organisation
• Experience of working with a diverse  product portfolio
• Skills, Special Competencies
• Excellent communicator across all levels of the business
• Customer focused
• Ability to adapt quickly

 Dräger‘s Benefits

•  27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days
•   Flexi scheme
•  Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance
•  Healthcare cash plan
• Subsidised canteen
•  Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers
• Cycle to Work
• Gym membership discounts – up to 25%
• Charity Giving scheme

 Dräger‘s dedication

At Dräger we have a clear vision,  to be an organisation  with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow.

We ensure candidates  with the required qualifications and experience will be considered  for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All are welcome to apply!.

From hospitals to fire departments to industrial customers, people around the world rely on our products: cutting-edge technology that combines real engineering with the digital future. With over 130 years of experience, passion and the bold ideas of more than 16,000 employees, we are committed to turning technology into ›technology for life‹.