We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to lead the development and lifecycle of our products in the Batteries sector. This role is critical to driving business growth by delivering innovative solutions that address real customer needs and market demands.
Role Overview
As a Product Manager, you will play a key role in defining the strategy, development, and go-to-market execution for our Batteries product portfolio. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Leadership), you will:
* Analyze the Battery Manufacturers and OEM market, focusing on:
* Market dimensions and trends across various geographies.
* Technology maturity.
* Competitive landscape.
* Customer mapping and targeting.
* Key buying factors.
* Translate customer needs and business objectives into actionable product requirements.
* Define and validate business plan assumptions, continuously refining them to reflect market evolution.
* Collaborate with leadership to define the Go-to-Market strategy (pricing, channels, and target customers).
* Ensure the successful delivery, launch, and adoption of products.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Batteries product line.
* Conduct in-depth customer research (interviews, feedback analysis, usage data) to understand pain points and workflows.
* Develop value propositions for key customer segments, aligning technical and commercial aspects.
* Work alongside engineering teams to plan and prioritize product features, ensuring timely delivery.
* Stay informed about market trends, emerging technologies, competitors, and industry best practices.
* Maintain and update the project business plan, validating key assumptions and providing stakeholders with regular financial updates.
* Prepare structured market analyses, business plans, and detailed reports for internal and external use.
Qualifications and Skills
* Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent).
* Experience: Minimum of 5 years as a Product Manager, preferably within the Batteries sector or a related field.
* Strong analytical and drafting skills to create structured market analyses, business plans, and reports.
* Proven experience with Voice of Customer (VOC) campaigns.
* Exceptional ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive initiatives independently.
* Proven expertise in defining and prioritizing product requirements based on business impact and data-driven insights.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
* Language Proficiency: Fluent in English (C1 level or higher).
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), CRM tools, and capacity planning systems.
* Familiarity with key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Operating Income (OI), Gross Margin (GM), Sales Conversion, and New Product Introductions (NPI).
Location: Chieti, Italy