About Valmet: Valmet is a global leader providing cutting-edge solutions for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, we are continuously growing and looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic team. We are seeking a Product Management Specialist to join our Product Management team. The role involves developing our product portfolio and roadmap in alignment with corporate strategy and market trends. The Product Management Specialist will collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Sales, Marketing, Project Management, Industrial Engineering, and worldwide customers to gather, analyze, and translate insights and ideas into value, enhancing product competitiveness and customer performance. Key responsibilities: Define new products in collaboration with R&D, Marketing, Project Management, and Sales, identifying specific technical characteristics. Interact and collaborate with the Sales team to collect and analyze customer requests. Work with Project Management and R&D to manage the product roadmap and select new ideas for current machines or R&D projects. Manage the product lifecycle from market/customer needs identification, product launch activities (including marketing materials and sales training), to product phase-out. Develop commercial materials for new product launches, such as offer descriptions, brochures, presentations, and videos. Present and promote new products to the sales force through training sessions and webinars. Define technical modifications on existing machinery in collaboration with relevant teams, considering time and performance impact. Evaluate the product portfolio's economic value, manage the price list, and monitor performance over time. Conduct market analysis to identify new business opportunities and customer needs in collaboration with Marketing, Sales, and Project Management. Visit customers, partners, or stakeholders and attend national and international events. Requirements to succeed in this role: Master’s Degree in Engineering or Economics. Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role is highly preferred. Strong technical skills managing all product lifecycle stages in manufacturing and innovation contexts. Excellent command of English and Italian. Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project. Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills. Excellent communication and public speaking skills. Result-oriented with a customer-focused and business-minded approach. Willingness to travel. What we offer: Work in a global organization with international customers and colleagues, in a dynamic and modern environment. Be part of an organization committed to innovation and excellence. Onboarding plan and internal canteen (free of charge). Training opportunities. Additional information: Valmet brings together top talent from diverse backgrounds. With over 19,000 professionals worldwide, we are a leading developer and supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries, serving a broad range of process industries with automation systems and flow control solutions. Our goal is to advance our customers’ performance through creativity, technological innovation, service excellence, and teamwork. J-18808-Ljbffr