Junior 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

• Provides input into definition and realization of portfolio strategy
•  Support identified product areas and associated accessories as required
•  Provides input in order to develop product line PMB (Product Management Board) roadmap
•  Responsible for making or providing material for project presentations
• Support Product Manager on identified product development projects and developing customer process management (CPM) questionnaires
• Support product launch and phase out – Full lifecycle management of identified product area
• Control of new release to market within SAP in association with PM assistant
• Work with PM to deliver product training
• Monitor product market performance
•  Provide competitive intelligence for product line
•  Specify product related communication / sales marketing requirements.
• Responsible for support to global markets with technical, commercial and strategic support within identified product area
• Manage product content within D-World portal alongside with PM assistant
•  Create content for circular letters for distribution by PM assistant
•  Attend other regular cross functional meetings

Main Interfaces

• C&SM, Regional and Segment Marketing
• Sales & Customer
•  R&D
•  Operations
• Quality
• 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

Size of team/environment

• The Product Management department is a  compact team but works within a large cross functional organisation with R&D, Quality, purchasing and Operations etc.

 Role Requirements

Education/Qualifications

• Degree educated in a Marketing or Engineering discipline or equivalent experience

Related Experience 

• Experience within a similar role is advantageous as well as any experience with Software development or digital products although not crucial.
• 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
• Salary sacrifice car 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‹.