Job Description

Company Overview:


If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone!


As a Product Manager (m/w/d) you are responsible for product strategy and growth and drive these forward.


You are therefore responsible for driving the development and implementation of products that meet market requirements, from conception and market launch to marketing and the end-of-life phase, in order to achieve growth and profitability for the respective products.

Your tasks

Analyze customer trends, understand market requirements and competitive landscape and translate to full lifecycle product specifications and requirements (OE/AM) through direct customer interactions. Develop Product Strategic Roadmap (PLSR) in alignment with Business Unit strategy for differentiated product placement in the market Manage the total product lifecycle to maximize price, revenue, contribution margin and market share through collaboration with Commercial, Operations (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality), Engineering. Is accountable and has authority to drive organization to cost targets by analyzing product cost and designing and implementing a path to get to improved cost position. Prioritize, develop & gain business case approval addressing enhancements/gaps through strategic initiatives and New Product Development (DTO, DtV, NPD). Be accountable for initiating and launching New Product Developments. Make certain that all elements are in place for a successful launch of the product including go-to-market strategy (channel, manufacturing model ATO/MTO/ETO), pricing, target customers and launch plans, and training for Commercial. Deliver against business case projections and validate that product meets originally defined market need. Accountable (in close collaboration with SIOP team, Sales and ComOps) to define medium and long-term demand plan. Track, validate, and execute obsolescence and rationalization strategy as defined in PLSR. 25-35% Travel required.

Requirements:

Engineering degree required (Mechanical or Electrical) and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Engineering, Sales, Commercial operations, Product Management, and/or Marketing of engineered products positions. Advanced communication, collaboration, financial acumen and strategic thinking skills Strong market research skills and customer intimacy; ability to distill pain points and apply findings and insights to FLS product portfolio. Technical knowledge of assigned product portfolio & related applications. Ability to drive strategic initiatives within the organization and lead by influence Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders Experience working across different cultures and markets. Strong influencing skills with demonstrated ability to create, inspire and lead virtual teams that deliver results. Proven project management experience with history of successful project completion and payback Excellent communication skills both oral and written, in English and German Experience in a multi-national company

We offer:

Interesting and varied tasks in an international and innovative company A family-friendly company with an attractive working time regulation based on collective wage agreement of the metal and electrical industry and 30 days of vacation Vacation and Christmas bonuses as well as other additional benefits according to the collective agreement Medium-sized company, embedded in an international group of companies High safety standards Company canteen Company fitness via Well Pass Company bicycle leasing Corporate benefits Possibility of mobile working Possibility of a company pension plan Regular annual health check-ups and offer of flu vaccinations Good transport connections and sufficient free parking spaces
Flowserve is a world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. Join a company whose people are committed to building a more sustainable future to make the world better for everyone. With 16,000+ employees in 50+ countries, we combine our global reach with local presence. Our team challenges themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services. We support 10,000+ customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of our customers who are supplying energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and other essentials to consumers, businesses and governments globally. We invite you to put your talents and career in motion at Flowserve.

Req ID

: R-17269

Job Family Group

: Marketing

Job Family

: MK Product Management


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