The Strategy Portfolio Technical Director will oversee the engineering and manufacturing aspects of the product portfolio, ensuring alignment with industry standards and innovation. This role requires a strategic mindset and technical expertise to drive product development and optimization in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
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Client Details An international company, recognized as a leader in the packaging sector, with global coverage and a strong focus on the food & beverage industry.
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Description
\nReporting to the Technical Director, you will be responsible for:\n
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- Defining the technical product roadmap in alignment with business objectives and market needs.
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- Leading innovation initiatives in packaging and labelling machinery, introducing new and advanced technologies.
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- Developing new product features and upgrades based on customer insights and competitive benchmarking.
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- Analysing market trends and competitor offerings to identify differentiation opportunities and strategic advantages.
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- Providing technical input to support the commercial organisation in product positioning and go‑to‑market strategy.
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- Collaborating cross‑functionally to ensure effective and timely product development and launch.
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- Ensuring technical feasibility, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the machinery portfolio.
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\nProfile\n
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- Availability to travel nationally and internationally (trade shows, customer visits, production sites), approx. 30-40%.
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- 10+ years of experience in similar leadership roles, ideally within the industrial machinery or packaging sectors.
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- Strong leadership skills and strategic vision, with proven managerial capabilities.
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- Solid understanding of aftermarket business models, including spare parts, service sales, and lifecycle value creation.
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- Fluent in English; additional languages are considered an advantage.
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- Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast‑paced environments, with international exposure.
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- Experience in entrepreneurial, rapidly scaling, or transformation‑driven contexts is a strong plus.
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- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, combined with a customer‑centric and results‑driven mindset.
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\nJob Offer A great opportunity to join a leading international group and play a key role in shaping technology‑driven product strategy.\nDesired Skills and Experience\nEngineering or Technical Degree preferred (Mechanical / Industrial / Mechatronics)\n
10+ years of experience in industrial or capital equipment environments
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Proven experience in Marketing, Product Management or Portfolio Strategy
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Exposure to international groups and global markets
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Product portfolio strategy and roadmap definition
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Market and technology trend analysis
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Competitive positioning and value proposition development
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Product lifecycle management (from concept to phase‑out)
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Close interaction with R&D; / Engineering on product architecture and readiness
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Collaboration with Operations and Service on industrialization and lifecycle support
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Strong interface with Finance and Cost Controlling for investment and profitability analysis
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Strategic and analytical mindset with strong business orientation
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Ability to operate at top management and executive level
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Strong stakeholder management and decision‑making skills
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International mindset and availability to travel
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Engineering or Technical Degree (Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics or similar)
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MBA or Post‑Graduate Master in Strategy, Marketing or Business Management strongly preferred
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10+ years of experience in industrial or capital equipment environments, ideally within international groups