Knorr-Bremse is the global market leader for braking systems and a leading supplier of other rail and commercial vehicle systems. Knorr-Bremse's products make a decisive contribution to greater safety and energy efficiency on rail tracks and roads around the world.

Product Manager Valves and ELC (m/f/d)

LOCATION: Munich / Germany | COMPANY: Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH München | REQUISITION ID: 3914 | Full-time | Regular

• Responsibility for the Global product portfolio in terms of technology, price and cost across the whole product life cycle
• Definition of an overall global customer product strategy (base products) in close alignment with Global Key Account Management
• Driving of the product portfolio optimization and performing of market and competitor analysis
• Monitoring of Purchasing and Supplier strategy in line with Product Road Map and Profitability
• Consolidating inputs from regions regarding market shares, competitor landscape
• Management and consolidating of input from Global and Regional regarding fit between product portfolio and market requirements
• Definition, initiation and conduction of follow-up of global development projects for new products or product platforms
• Leading and guding a team in the product group

• University degree in the field of industrial engineering, technical business administration or engineering controlling
• Several years of professional experience in the field of systems in the automotive industry
• Experience in the leadership of employees is advantageous
• Strong competence in customer service, negotiation techniques as well as project and conflict management
• Fluent knowledge of English required, advanced German is advantageous
• Systematic and goal-oriented approach coupled with dynamism and commitment
• Ability to think abstractly and to prioritize and act in a self-directed manner
• Strong communication and teamwork skills cultural sensitivity to support cooperation between different departments and regions

Let's shape the future of mobility together!

Who are we? Some 31,500 team players around the world, hard at work in over 100 locations across more than 30 countries. As a force for progress on road and rail, we prioritize technical excellence, sustainable business practices and social responsibility. At the last count, our global revenues totaled EUR 7.1 billion. Join us, and you can expect exciting, varied work in an international environment with attractive working conditions – including flexible working hours, sabbaticals and remote work. In addition, you can work up to 20 days a year from abroad in the EU. A broad selection of continuing education programs offers you plenty of opportunities to develop both professionally and personally. And you can look forward to many other benefits, such as sports and healthcare programs, corporate volunteering, JobRad bicycle leasing, subsidized public transit options, and a state-of-the-art workplace with a rich choice of in-house catering options.