Product Manager Services HVAC(m/w/x)

# Product Manager (m/w/d) Services HVAC **Leipzig, Germany** | **Full time** It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us. We are looking for a **Product Manager (m/w/d)** to set the Services’ vision and aftermarket strategy for one of Wabtec Transit product lines: **HVAC** This position is preferably based in Germany or in the CENE region and its scope is worldwide. At the core of Sales & Marketing, technology and customer experience teams, you will interact with your O.E (Original Equipment) HVAC colleagues as well as the worldwide Sales teams to position your Services offering and ensure execution of an ambitious strategic plan. You will represent Services in the Product Management process. **Responsibilities:** * Be responsible for maximizing the Product aftermarket business value (targets on orders, revenue, cost & margin, market share of service business for a given Product Line) * Lead the Services vision of the Product with the O.E. teams, translated into both strategic plans and budget reviews / follow ups. Define a roadmap for your product/ portfolio of solutions to execute on the strategy. * Collect and structure customers’ needs and pain points * Identify market trends and assess opportunities for your product line * Drive market intelligence and competitors’ analysis, stay abreast of pricing and solutions * Follow project phases for a continuous improvement of product/services solutions * Ensure standard products/services are used in tenders and projects * Steer the continuous competitiveness improvement of Product/Services, including Life Cycle Costs, engineering, manufacturing, methods, suppliers * Engage in pro-active lobbying activities together with regional/country Product line, pitch your product line with the Transit Sales and Marketing teams, develop when relevant thought leadership elements to be used on social media * Develop business cases and product/services plans for the selection, definition, development, validation, scheduling and introduction of an innovation. * Share the vision, strategy and roadmap with the stakeholders (O.E., Regions and team members), ensure relevant stakeholders are properly trained on the value proposition of your product line * Establish strong working relationship with regions/countries KAM and sales, Engineering, technical product manager to support the strategy, best practices sharing. **Profile required:** * Ideally graduated from Engineering or Business school (BA, MBA), you have at least 15 years of experience in product management, possibly with sales, business development and/or P&L responsibility. * You have worked in international context before, either in rail market and/or OEM supplier, transport or infrastructure industry, operating in a matrix organization. Previous experience related to HVAC & HVAC Services a strong plus. This experience has enabled you to develop strategic thinking and influencing skills to build impact both internally and externally. * Your passion and skills allow you to be at ease both in technical and commercial environments, with a strong appetite for revenues and margin generation as well as broader P&L components. * Your communication skills are confirmed, you establish networks, reach out proactively both internally and in customers’ environments – You’re looking at developing strategic presence and executive stand in an international environment. While you enjoy driving initiatives and “self-start “you also know how to work in teams across large organizations * Fluent German & English mandatory, other European languages appreciated. · Travel abroad will be required *Successful candidates will be employed under local employment conditions and must already satisfy local employment/work permit and residency regulations.* *#LI-VK1* **Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:** Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated. To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.