Description
(We welcome all applications regardless of gender, age or origin – your skills and enthusiasm for the role are what counts)
This is more than just a product management role - it's your chance to redefine a globally established company as a modern, industry-leading innovator.
You’ll own the global product management strategy, shape a high-performing team and further develop an innovative and increasingly digital product portfolio. By also leading our business development activities, you`ll act as the key link between engineering, R&D, design, marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless execution and go-to-market strategies. You’ll collaborate closely with our Chief Sales Officer and leadership team, turning Trafag into a go-to brand for pressure, temperature, and gas density sensors globally. And as we scale, your work will also elevate our regional Trafag Sales Companies.
- Define, implement and lead the global product management as well as business development strategies
- Lead and develop the product management team (today 3 direct in Bubikon, 3 indirect worldwide) with vision and enthusiasm
- Define the product vision, strategy, and comprehensive roadmap for the entire product portfolio with a focus on digital product and solution innovation
- Conduct in-depth market research, identifying emerging trends, analyzing competitor positioning, and gathering customer needs
- Overlook the entire product development process from concept, definition of technical specifications, to market launch and phase-out
- Define and monitor key performance indicators, managing profitability, and creating business cases and ROI analyses for new initiatives
- Communicate product strategy and performance to internal stakeholders, executive management and key customers
- Report directly to the Chief Sales Officer
- University degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences or a related technical field, MBA is a plus
- Minimum of 6+ years in product management and/or development, with significant leadership experience
- Strong technical knowledge of sensor technologies (e.g., temperature, humidity, pressure, motion, air quality, flow, etc.) and relevant industry applications (e.g., industrial, automotive, consumer).
- Experience in digital product development and IoT ecosystems, data-driven solutions is a plus
- Proven leadership, problem-solving, project management, and strong analytical skills
- Strong communication and leadership skills combined with strategic thinking and hands-on execution
- Fluency in both English and German
- A motivated team and space to truly make an impact
- Tons of freedom and flexibility in how you run your product managment show – supported by flexible working models, including home office.
- Responsibility, short decision-making paths and direct communication
- An open, respectful, and collaborative company culture – shaped by a first-name basis and described by our employees as helpful, welcoming and appreciative.
- Competitive salary, full benefits, and modern work tools
- An attractive location in the beautiful Zurich Oberland – including an on-site canteen serving fresh, local meals
Learn more about Trafag here
Learn more about our benefits here: Trafag – Waswirbieten
Work Location: Bubikon
Contact: Nadja Brandenberger ()