Head of Product (German / Deutsch)

Edmund Optics` state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities combined with its global distribution network has earned it the position as being one of the largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components and a trusted partner when it comes to customized solutions. Supporting numerous markets around the globe, including advanced diagnostics, semiconductor & electronics, machine vision, automation, and R&D; Edmund Optics Europe, a US owned-group consisting of Edmund Optics subsidiaries in Germany, UK, Netherlands and France, is responsible for sales, marketing, distribution, engineering and application support for a wide product range throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. To accelerate our success and growth within the European Market, Edmund Optics is looking for aGroup Product Manager (f/m/d)The Group Product Manager (GPM) is a key leadership role within our product organization, living at the intersection of Product Management and team development. The GPM is responsible for managing and mentoring a team of product managers while also directly overseeing the strategy, roadmap, and execution of key product categories. Responsibilities include training, managing and mentoring a high-performing team of product managers, including providing regular feedback and career development support; defining success metrics for products and teams, and using data to guide decision-making and improve outcomes; and ensuring product development efforts are data-informed, timely, and aligned with measurable business impact. Essential Functions:Lead, mentor, and train a team of product managers across multiple product lines and office locationsFoster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and customer-centric thinkingSet individual goals/KPIs, conduct regular reviews, and support career developmentLead product discovery efforts to deeply understand customer needs, industry trends, and competitive dynamicsDrive a data-informed approach to product prioritization and optimizationDefine, execute, and communicate the product strategy and plan for their specific product areasDevelop business cases, business plans, and product roadmaps for those product areas, including forecasts, global competitive landscape, and target customers, applications, and marketsDevelop pricing and product launch strategies that support corporate goals and market expectationsMaintain relationships with key suppliers, partners, and customersTranslate customer pain points into clear, actionable product requirementsStay informed on the competitive landscape and emerging technologiesComply with statutory and company policies, procedures, and regulationsQualifications:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy, or related technical field8+ years experience in product management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or people management role, MBA or equivalent experience in business strategy and operations preferredDemonstrated success in ideating or identifying and launching successful productsStrong leadership and people development skillsHigh level of personal initiativeStrong analytical skills, organizational, and strategic thinking skillsEntrepreneurial spirit and technical curiosityExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration abilitiesWillingness to work with many groups, across departments, and show strong team spiritCan manage heavy workload of multiple, concurrent projects and priorities at onceExcellent problem solving and creative thinking capabilitiesProficient with all MS Office softwareWillingness to travel occasionallyWhat we offer: