Senior Product Manager Nonwoven – New Business Segments

From wood to pulp to fiber – this is Lenzing. We weave innovation and respect into sustainability. Our technology inspires the fashion and hygiene industries to make better decisions. We work towards a circular economy and a carbon neutral future, for you and for generations to come.

For the area of Commercial Nonwovens located in Lenzing, Upper Austria or remotely in Germany, Italy, France, Spain or Czechia, we invite experienced Product Managers to submit applications for the role of

Senior Product Manager Nonwoven – New Business Segments

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Unternehmensbereich

Marketing & Sales, PR & Kommunikation, Business Development

Position

Mitarbeiter

Arbeitsort

Österreich, Lenzing

Purpose & key responsibilities of the role

As a Senior Expert in Nonwoven (NW) roll good creation processes and applications, you will:

• Act as product owner for technical nonwoven portfolios, ensuring quality specifications and portfolio optimisation
• Manage the product lifecycle for defined application fields, including strategic portfolio development and upselling strategies
• Translate market needs into product positioning, pricing concepts, and compelling B2B marketing narratives
• Drive customer engagement by providing technical and market expertise, directly supporting commercial teams
• Initiate and lead cross-functional innovation projects from idea to launch. Collaborate with R&D, Sales, Production, Quality, and Sustainability to drive strategic growth
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to inform product strategy and innovation pipeline
• Ensure products meet high standards for quality and sustainability, aligned with evolving customer and market expectations

Your ideal profile

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Material Science, or a related field: atechnical background is a must

• 7+ years of international experience in product or project management within the nonwoven industries in the technical application field

• Deep technical and market expertise in nonwoven applications e.g., medical, filtration, geotextiles, electrical separators or related fields (ideallycellulose-based)

• Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling B2B marketing narratives

• High customer orientation with experience in international sales and direct customer engagement

• Proven track record in leading cross-functional innovation projects and driving strategic growth

• Strategic thinker with a growth mindset, capable of challenging existing concepts and driving new ideas

• Independent, open-minded, and proactive working style with a passion for innovation

• Leading by influence skillset

• Excellent English communication skills are needed and German is a plus

Our benefits

• Work-life balance with flexible working & home office opportunities, depending upon your role

• Inspiring personal development program with access to extensive online Learning platform and formal training by experts

• The chance to make an impact within a Sustainable & Innovative industry leader

• Collaborative international working environment

• Involvement with our diverse & inclusive company culture

The monthly gross salary for this position, according to the collective agreement in the chemical industry and based on a 38-hour working week, will be at least €4.700.- with a willingness to overpay depending on qualifications and experience. Additionally, you will take part in the Lenzing bonus system. We offer flexible working time and remote working options.

Are you interested in this position? I am looking forward to your online application.

Your contact person: Alana Wilson
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