Mgr. Product Group
Brasov, RO, 507075
Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.
Your Key Responsibilities
Tasks
- Coordinate all product management activities for board presentation and ensure implementation of agreed product programs.
- Steer product management leaders across product groups to develop integrated business and marketing plans.
- Ensure regular coordination across the full value chain, including R&D, Sales, Engineering, and Supply Chain & Logistics, on design, distribution, and product specifications/changes.
- Contribute to the development of product marketing strategy.
- Monitor relevant product markets continuously, including:
- competitor product analysis
- competitor strategy analysis
- technology trends
- market development
- Ensure aligned engineering and development standards for assigned products, product groups, and/or systems on a global or regional level.
- Analyze technology standards for own products and identify portfolio optimization opportunities.
- Conduct portfolio analyses and derive measures, programs, or projects for development, optimization, standardization, and alignment.
- Monitor the efficiency and alignment of the project portfolio and guide internal stakeholders and external partners where needed.
- Introduce baselines for market introduction and support the sales organization in advising customers on applications and use cases.
- Secure technical support for internal client-facing organizations such as marketing, PMO, technical offices, and sales.
Powers
- Define and align product management priorities within the assigned product group.
- Approve or recommend product programs, portfolio measures, and alignment initiatives within the scope of responsibility.
- Coordinate and steer cross-functional stakeholders across the value chain.
- Set standards, guidelines, and methods for product management execution within the assigned scope.
- Escalate strategic or operational issues to senior management when required.
Responsibilities
- Ensure business-close product management across the global division.
- Align product strategy, portfolio decisions, and market requirements with business objectives.
- Maintain effective coordination between product management and key functions such as R&D, Sales, Engineering, and Supply Chain & Logistics.
- Ensure timely preparation of product management inputs for board-level presentations.
- Support the implementation of agreed product programs and monitor progress.
- Ensure continuous market observation and competitive intelligence.
- Contribute to portfolio optimization, standardization, and product development alignment.
- Provide technical and strategic support to internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Manage resources, budgets, and project-related activities within the assigned scope.
Your Qualifications
Skills
- Business Context Understanding
- Strategic Decision Making
- Professional Communication
- Financial Resources Management
- Product Industrialization
- Support Process Management
- Data as an Asset
- Product Lifecycle Processes
Qualifications
- Very good knowledge of English, both written and spoken
- Education: Graduate degree in Engineering or a related technical/business field
- Experience: 10–15 years of relevant professional experience in product management, engineering, or cross-functional leadership roles
- Business and market acumen: Proven ability to understand external market factors and translate them into strategic decisions
- Strategic and analytical capability: Strong decision-making skills supported by data analysis and portfolio evaluation
- Leadership experience: Experience leading teams, coordinating stakeholders, and managing cross-functional collaboration
- Financial and resource management: Ability to plan and control budgets, resources, and project portfolios
- Communication skills: Strong professional communication skills for senior stakeholder management and board-level preparation
- Process and industrialization knowledge: Understanding of product industrialization, support processes, and operational execution
- Digital/data mindset: Basic to advanced understanding of data-driven working methods, digitalization, and AI-enabled process optimization
As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.
Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.
Your contact
Schaeffler Romania S.R.L.
Ioana - Daniela Blendea
+40268504720
Keywords: Experienced; Manager; Full-Time; Unlimited; Research & Development;
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