Product Manager - Cylinders

Danfoss Power Solutions is currently hiring for our next Product Manager to support activities at our Jackson, Michigan facility. The Product Manager will be responsible for the strategy, planning, and growth of the cylinder product portfolio. The goal is to ensure that the products meet the needs of the target markets, are easy to specify & buy, and achieve the business objectives of BU Projects, Systems & Services.

This position requires the use of information or access to technology which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR/EAR. ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Responsibilities for, but not limited to, the following.

• Conduct market research and Voice of Customer to identify customer needs,market trends, and competition.
• Develop and maintain a product roadmap for cylinder product lines that outlines the product's vision, short & long term strategy.
• Execution of the bi-annual product performance and strategy review.
• Own the growth map - sales initiatives and commercial programs (e.g. stroke shops, repair centers) for cylinder products, follow up with sales teams to provide support and ensure progress.
• Own the front-end process: price list, configuration tools, special feature requests, special price approvals, digital customer experience.
• Define product requirements and prioritize them based on customer feedback, business goals, and resource constraints.
• Work with cross-functional teams, such as engineering, sales and marketing, to deliver the product to meet the requirements of the market.
• Monitor product performance and analyze metrics, such as opportunity pipeline, sales and profitability, to identify areas for improvement.
• Communicate with stakeholders, including customers and partners, to gather feedback and align product strategy with business objectives.
• Outline the marketing strategy incl. promotion material and online presence.
• Participate in exhibitions where applicable to gather market intel and participate as subject matter expert for your products.
• Manage the product lifecycle, including product launch, updates, and end-of-life decisions.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product management.

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills.

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong passion to drive the business, self-motivated, and result oriented
• 3-5 years of working experience from B2B area, preferably from the industrial environment.
• Product management, project management, sales or engineering background.

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work remotely
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder's mindset "action speaks louder than words", we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.