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DEUTZ is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production, distribution and servicing of diesel, gas and electric drivetrains for professional applications that is used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications.
 

Job Summary

At DEUTZ, we take great pride in our ability to provide cutting-edge products that cater to the unique needs of our valued customers. The Product Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of the DEUTZ engine product, Including executing a product vision and product strategy. The role will also be responsible for aligning the technical needs of the product by working closely with the engineering and project management. To further enhance our DEUTZ product, we are currently seeking an accomplished product manager to spearhead the technical side of our DEUTZ product strategy. The ideal candidate should possess a discerning eye for identifying gaps in the market and possess the creativity to bridge them with innovative solutions. Additionally, we require a seasoned product manager who can effectively strategize the entire product lifecycle, from inception to launch. Above all, we are in search of a confident leader who can inspire cross-functional teams to develop our DEUTZ product that not only enhances customer satisfaction but also bolsters our market presence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Product Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Oversee the implementation of all processes within the DEUTZ engine product lifecycle, encompassing activities such as product and market research, competitor analysis, planning, positioning, requirements and roadmap development, and product launch.
• Transform product strategy into comprehensive requirements for both prototyping and final development, working closely with engineering teams.
• Prepare product strategy documents that outline business cases, high-level use cases, technical requirements, revenue projections, and return on investment.
• Utilize market data analysis to formulate effective sales strategies and establish clear product objectives for impactful marketing communications.
• Foster close collaboration with engineering, production, marketing, and sales teams throughout the product development, quality assurance, and release processes, ensuring optimal resource allocation for organizational success.
• Craft compelling product positioning and messaging that sets DEUTZ apart in key market segments.
• Develop product positioning and messaging that differentiates DEUTZ across primary market segments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Individual Contributor

Travel Demands: Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 10% depending on business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Openness to feedback for informing product decisions with customer recommendations.
• Thoughtful approach to designing products that are ethical and accessible.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills for sharing product goals and design objectives with product and engineering personnel.
• Excellent time management skills for holding teams accountable for meeting product deadlines.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Write simple correspondence. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees.

MATHEMATICAL ABILITY:

Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Compute rate, ratio and percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in an office. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.