Product Category Manager – Thermostatic Control

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement the global category strategy in alignment with portfolio and business goals.

• Manage the complete product lifecycle, from initial ideation to launch and phase-out.

• Enhance portfolio performance by focusing on revenue, margin, market share, and SKU complexity.

• Leverage customer, market, and competitive insights to drive innovation that is customer-focused.

• Convert insights into well-defined product roadmaps, features, and value propositions.

• Collaborate with Sales and customers to foster a robust market understanding and support key accounts.

• Assist in go-to-market efforts, including value-based pricing, positioning, and product launches.

• Work closely with R&D, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing teams.

• Contribute to forecasting and planning by utilizing market intelligence and volume projections.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).

• Significant experience in product management, portfolio management, technical sales, or similar roles, preferably within HVAC, hydronic, or fluid control sectors.

• Strong knowledge of thermostatic controls, hydronic systems, and product lifecycle management.

• A commercial mindset complemented by a data-driven approach to decision-making.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a talent for simplifying complexity.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder-influencing abilities in an international context.

• A collaborative leadership style along with a proactive, results-oriented approach.

• Proficiency in English; knowledge of German is a plus.

• Willingness to travel internationally to meet with customers, visit sites, and attend industry events.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package that includes a variety of wellbeing benefits.

• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of the IMI Climate business within a large organization comprising over 10,000 employees across 50+ countries.

• Opportunities for personal growth, career advancement, and networking within the business, division, or the broader Group.

• Join a company that values and is committed to inclusion and diversity.