Head of Product Management and Innovation

Switzerland - Neuhausen am Rheinfall | Full time

Job Summary:

At Trapeze we’re driving the future of public transport with innovative real-time solutions that redefine how people travel. By setting new standards for punctual, efficient, and sustainable mobility, we’re helping cities to provide better public transport while reducing their environmental footprint.

We are part of Modaxo, a global alliance of more than 20 technology companies in the passenger transportation sector and a global company with more than 2,000 customers in the Americas, Europe, South Africa and Asia-Pacific at more than 40 locations worldwide. We focus on software solutions and mobile technologies for public transport providers. Trapeze DACH operates in German-speaking Europe with more than 300 employees at 7 locations.

Head of Product Management and Innovation (m/f/d) — Neuhausen

Job Description

We are looking for a visionary Head of Product Management and Innovation to lead the Product Management Team, report to our Director of R&D and work in close collaboration with Sales, Professional Service and R&D.

• Identify market opportunities by conducting market research and regular customer visits.

• Lead a technically oriented Product Management Team and establish a culture of business acumen, build up an organisation of product managers who are product and business-oriented with a holistic view of the entire product life cycle.

• Conduct competitor analysis and acquire a deep understanding of the stakeholders needs to understand the purchase criteria and key value drivers, enabling informed decisions in favor of quality products.

• Develop and manage a product roadmap that aligns with customer needs, enhances our value wedge, and addresses our competitor’s advantages.

• Support the implementation of value-based pricing strategies that enable pricing premiums and ensure that strategic product investments lead to measurable commercial outcomes for the business.

• Synthesize gathered information to develop a multi-year product strategy that goes beyond current technology portfolio and is responsive to evolving customer needs.

• Collaborate with sales and marketing to ensure a go-to-market strategy (GTM) that meets or exceeds the booking and revenue targets for your products.

• Create a five-year revenue and profitability forecast for your products’ P&L, supported by your GTM strategy.

• Define and analyse key performance indicators (KPI) related to your products that measure success criteria and drive improvements.

• Participation on standardisation committees (like VDV or UITP).

• Analyse trends in technology and the market and keep up to date.

• Act as product evangelist both internally and externally.

• Set up an initiative to participate in industrial research programs.

• It is appreciated that you have knowledge and a clear understanding of the industry.

Skills & Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, business administration or engineering or equivalent.

• Work experience in a B2B product management role for a technology company.

• Experience in designing and executing scalable, secure, and efficient technology solutions.

• Strong background in product development and successful introduction of technology-based services.

• Professional experience in a customer-facing role in the transport technology industry

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on mentality and the ability to align technology with business goals.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with experience of working across departments and with executive management (native German speaker and very good English skills).

• Proven experience in leading and mentoring a team of product managers to successfully deliver integrated and strategic product roadmaps across cross-functional teams

• Effective presentation skills in front of opinion leaders, senior executives, and industry audiences.

• Readiness to travel up to 30% within the DACH region.

Our offer:

• Shape the technical future of a fast-growing company leading the way in sustainable public mobility.

• Innovate at the cutting edge, developing unique solutions for the future of mobility.

• Experience the agility of a medium-sized company with the growth potential and resources of a global group.

• Competitive salary package with flexible working arrangements, including opportunities for home office and workation.

• Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

• Innovation and Trust are our values and at the heart of our culture.