Product Portfolio Manager

Röchling Automotive, with more than 4,700 employees, is your partner for integrated system solutions in the areas of aerodynamics, powertrain and new mobility. With 39 locations on 4 continents, we are positioned globally. Our engineers, located in 4 engineering centers globally, are working with almost all vehicle manufacturers solving the challenges of the automotive industry to reduce emissions, weight and fuel consumption.

It is time for a new challenge. And time to arrive where you want to be. We have grown steadily, together as a team. Would you like to grow too? For us and with us? If you answered yes, we have career opportunities for you Do you have what it takes to spur game-changing innovation? Do you crave being a part of the solution, while enjoying training and learning opportunities? Then get ready to join the Röchling Automotive team and become part of the next chapter in our history at our Duncan, SC location we are searching for a: Product Portfolio Manager.

Where we need you:

• Act as point of first reference for all product and/or product group related questions.
• Research and analyze market (e.g. customers, legislation, competition, technologies, products).
• Identify opportunities for product innovation and product improvement.
• Assure that the product related boundary conditions are considered during RFQ process and check plausibility of the RAC.
• Leads market introduction of innovations and new products.
• Interface function between internal and external stakeholders.
• Executing of product specific customer presentations.
• Executing Benchmark and store results in a Database.
• Build and maintain relationships to customers and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain the product hierarchy.
• Contribute to the development of the Product Line Strategy.
• Support execution of the Product Line Strategy.
• Support innovation initiatives of the Product Line.
• Jointly review advanced development activities together with AD including their market and customer relevance.
• Report market opportunities and threats.
• Assist marketing department in marketing strategies.
• Support the creation of the business cases.
• Propose acquisition potentials and execute jointly together with sales the customer approach.
• Promote products and related knowledge.
• Propose new business opportunities.
• Report market trends on assigned products.
• Support required concept work ramp phase 0.
• Identify customer related, suitable advanced development projects.
• Manage actively the favorable definition of customer technical specifications.
• Provide support in IP risk management.
• Investigates profitability of assigned products.

How to convince us:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive sphere.
• Knowledge of plastic processing or related technologies.
• Experience in Product Management or Business Development.
• Excellent use of common software applications.
• Pronounced ability to work in an intercultural team.
• Excellent presentation skills are mandatory.
• High level of self-organization.
• Willingness to travel to Germany for product/process trainings as required.
• Travel up to 30% is required.

If your background aligns with this opportunity, we would be pleased to receive your application :)