Product Manager

About the role

Schaeffler, an international technology group and family-owned partner of major car manufacturers and industrial customers, is looking for a Product Manager in Prague. The role covers global management and development of designated product categories within the company's overarching strategy, with a focus on technically sophisticated goods, vehicle systems and product groups.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and develop designated product categories globally, based on analysis of the international market and competition.
• Manage the portfolio of current and future products, including new launches and phase-outs.
• Improve the cost structure of the product group together with R&D, industrial engineering, plants, segments and operations.
• Drive product changes from idea to implementation.
• Implement programme positioning: pricing, investment in tools, business cases, make-or-buy decisions, supplier strategies, inventory and supply planning, and marketing campaign content across sales channels.
• Develop programmes, plans and actions to drive business performance across the product lifecycle.
• Develop new sales potential (target groups, product forms, channels) with the VLS Business Divisions and Units, and support VLS regions in reaching sales and revenue targets.
• Prepare business segment analyses, key figures, reports and presentations.

What we offer

• 30 vacation days per year.
• MultiSport card with employer contribution and cafeteria system (Edenred).
• Daily meal allowance and transportation allowance.
• Employer contribution to the pension scheme and salary compensation during illness.
• Company laptop and phone, and hybrid working.