Product Manager Circulators Europe
Department: Product management
Employment Type: Permanent - Tempo pieno
Location: Italy - Sandrigo (VI)
Description
Taco Italia, part of an American industrial group, active in the production and development of circulation pumps for the heating and air conditioning sector, intended for both the OEM and distribution markets, is looking for a Product Manager.
This role is crucial to support our European circulator portfolio in a rapidly evolving DHW and hydronic space heating/cooling market driven by heat pump adoption and energy efficiency goals.
You will ensure accurate product data governance, manage lifecycle activities, and drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain in our European facilities. You will work closely with our Product Management team based in Switzerland, you will help shape the portfolio strategy, support new product opportunities and ensure compliance with market needs and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute strategic input to the Product Management and to Technical Department to support coherent regional and global product development initiatives
- Guide decisions related to circulators’ product data, specifications, and lifecycle tasks in coordination with the Senior Product Manager and aligned with the global portfolio strategy
- Monitor product performance and propose process improvements
- Harmonize product architecture, pricing, and features across platforms and operating systems
- Maintain accurate product data in ERP, CRM, and PIMS systems
- Support product offerings: customized for OEMs/white-label and off-the-shelf for Trade
- Coordinate cross-functional alignment on product priorities
- Implement phase-in/phase-out processes and facilitate demand forecasting
- Prepare technical specifications, documentation, and marketing collateral
- Gather and synthesize voice-of-customer feedback
- Conduct market and competitor research to identify unmet needs
- Recommend customer segments for new product launches
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a technical field such as engineering, sciences, or business
- 3 years of product management experience in B2B technical domains, or 5+ years in technical roles (R&D;, engineering) in HVAC, building services, or industrial pumps
- HVAC systems and product lifecycle management
- Basic project management principles (Waterfall / Agile)
- ERP, CRM, and PIM systems experience
- Data analysis (e.g., Excel, BI, and AI tools) and market research
- Languages: Italian and English
- Problem solving, analytical approach and results-oriented
- Great aptitude for teamwork and excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and influence decisions
- Periodic travel <5% annually for cross-functional alignment and strategic planning meetings
Benefits
- Work remotely for part of the week
- A position with responsibility and opportunities to make a difference in a small, dynamic international team
- Up-to-date compensation and benefits
- International environment as well as family environment
The search is open to both genders (Legislative Decree No. 198/2006). Interested candidates can send their resume in ENGLISH, including authorization to process personal data in accordance with Article 13 of EU Regulation No. 2016/679 (GDPR).
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