Manager - Product Development

We provide tailor‐made stone wool and engineered mineral fibre solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) systems. We work closely with industrial manufacturers, using our expertise to develop solutions precisely matched to each project's needs. In the context of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) within the European area, you will be working closely with cross‐functional teams to deliver cutting‐edge solutions that meet the specific needs of our European industrial partners and clients. This role involves managing innovative projects encompassing products, systems, and services, while consistently thinking outside the box to drive creative solutions.
The Product Manager is also ensuring that all innovations comply with relevant patents, norms, and standards, thereby safeguarding intellectual property and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Product & System development: at the crossroad of our Marketing and development Team and Group Development, ensure the translation of the business cases (sales forecast, improvements, cost reductions ...), identified by Product Manager, to the development of new solutions (products and systems);
Project management: create the steps and the corresponding milestones of innovation projects and identify the "Go/no Go" gates needed to run new development and/or product optimisation
Support Product Manager to adjust the portfolio according to new systems and technical improvements
Interface with machine and industrial process suppliers for the integration of the stone wool in the final system
Responsible for the deliverables and timeline of the projects managed agreed with the Public Affairs & innovation manager
Experience with project management: process and documentation
Pragmatic, creative, product oriented and solution oriented, Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
Strong lead with proactive mindset with ability to engage others, build internal and external network and share relevant information
Good digital working knowledge: from Microsoft Office to Social Network
Planning and Organising, Learning ability, Oral communication skills, Tenacity, Initiative, Results Orientation
English language: fluently in speech and writing
Competencies considered as a plus: knowledge of sustainability and environmental issues and European energy regulation and transition regulations, knowledge of foreign languages (German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, French...), A full‐time permanent employment contract. 20 days of annual leave + 10 additional days of leave per year. Health insurance in accordance with the national collective labour agreement (CCNL). Paid time off for medical visits (16 hours per year). Training programmes and courses that support your personal and professional development, as well as support from experienced colleagues.
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