Product Manager

About the CompanyG.D is a leading organization headquartered in Bologna, Italy. As a key player in the high-tech machineries production, we specialize in cutting-edge technologies, shaping the future of industrial automation. Our business portfolio encompasses a wide range of innovative making and packing solutions, in particular for Modern Oral and Next Generation products. We strive to continuously expand our offerings and enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers. For more detailed information about G.D and its comprehensive business landscape, please visit is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia operates in 34 countries with 21 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2026.About the RolePurpose: Act as the internal voice of the customer, ensuring a deep understanding of customer and market needs, identifying the value for the customer, and guiding engineering toward relevant, timely and reliable solutions, while ensuring that the overall product portfolio is competitive, aligned with market requirements and consistent with the company’s strategic objectives​Accountabilities, responsibilities and activities for the assigned categories:Clear understanding of macro, regulatory, and technology trends are shaping market growth for the assigned categoriesQuantify market size, growth, key segments, and pinpoint opportunity areas.Evaluate how competitors are positioned and what best practices they followUncover customer needs & create segments & personas to drive sharper decisionsRecommend key opportunities and best practices to boost competitive position of company offering including the definition of pricing, target margin, sales strategy, and the assessment of commercial risk, including analysis of market scenarios and the identification of mitigation optionsAccountable for assessing the strategic fit of a specific client request, prioritizing the opportunities and deciding whether to proceed with feasibilityAccountable for defining the structure of the offer to respond to market / customer needSupports the Project Manager and the Technical Project Leader in the definition of the project plan by setting the target cost for each module considering platform target price and expected marginAccountable for validating that the designed product matches the user requirements specifications stated either internally (i.e., market-driven projects) or by the customerWhat You Need to Be Successful8-10 years professional experience matured in context of manufacturing, engineering and purchasingExperience in mapping customer / market needs, and defining the critical product functions needed to meet themExperience in global, multi functional, project based organizations Bachelor or Master educated, preferably in a technical discipline (e.g., Engineering)Analytical skillsEffective Communication oral and writtenPeople leadershipCollaborative team workerFluent in EnglishBackground in automotive, consumer goods, medtech, or industrial automation is considered a plus.Our OfferCompensation for this role includes a base salary starting from EUR 53.600, in line with experience. The actual offer may exceed this minimum based on the candidate's qualifications and fit for the role.The compensation package also includes a variable component in the form of an annual bonus, which can reach 12% of base salary at target.A range of additional benefits (e.g., insurances, etc.) is also available in accordance with Company policy.The applicable collective agreement is the CCNL Metalmeccanico.Coesia is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fair, merit-based recruitment and assess all candidates exclusively on the basis of their qualifications, skills, experience and suitability for the role.