Director Product Line (m/f/d)

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Einleitung:

• Strategic Leadership
• Define and own the long-term vision and strategy for the battery product line – 10Y view.
• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and market shifts to guide innovation and portfolio expansion.
• Build organizational capabilities in product management, market analysis, and competitive intelligence.
• Portfolio Management
• Oversee the full product lifecycle across multiple product families, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market needs.
• Prioritize product investments and resource allocation based on ROI, market potential, and strategic fit.
• Market & Customer Engagement
• Serve as a senior point of contact for key customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and customer briefings to promote thought leadership and product vision.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Partner with R&D, engineering, operations, sales, and marketing to ensure successful product development, launch, and commercialization.
• Drive alignment across functions to ensure timely delivery, quality, and profitability of the product line.
• Financial & Business Ownership
• Own the P&L for the Batteryproduct line across all OEM accounts, including revenue forecasting, pricing strategy, and margin optimization.
• Develop business cases for new product initiatives and strategic partnerships.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in product management, business development, or P&L ownership within the automotive, energy storage, or electronics industry.
• Demonstrated success in defining and executing long-term product strategies and managing complex product portfolios.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in revenue forecasting, pricing strategy, ROI analysis, and margin optimization.
• Deep understanding of market trends, customer needs, and emerging technologies in energy storage and power management.
• Excellent communication and executive presence, with experience engaging key customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Track record of strategic thinking and operational execution, with the ability to balance innovation with business performance.
• Global mindset with experience working in multi-region or matrixed organizations preferred.
• English language on a fluent level, German language is nice to have
• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the working time