For our client, a world-wide operating e-bike drive maker, we are looking for a Lead Product Manager (m/f/d). Position is located near Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Responsibilities
Gather, structure and analyze market data from relevant sources, researches, press information and input from importers
Define target areas/markets to attack by new or improved models and make strategy proposals for the Midterm Plan, in order to enable Management to take decisions upon product development
Manage the individual E-Bike projects resulting from SPV categories
Direct, oversee and evaluate the activities of all parties involved in the projects to come to the final E-Bike product
Collect and analyze European market data and communicate to relevant Divisions
Conduct market surveys (group interviews, DIST (Distributors) hearing, magazine, internet survey, etc.)
Determine product specifications, functional or design characteristics to achieve targeted development goals
Evaluate sketches, 3D proposals, QFD (Quality Function Deployment), concept ideas from European Market point of view
Organize project meeting, model presentation (KO,E0 through E4)
Prepare the meeting material input, judgement and report
Create our color line-up strategy in line with general and product specific color trends
Manage the total E-Bike line-up C&G (Colour & Graphic) project resulting from the C&G strategy
Brief designers about the C&G strategy and discuss possibilities to active the targeted results
Constantly monitor and update market situation in terms of products (drive unit, display, battery, ancillary components) and application (MTB-Mountain Bike, City, Trekking, Cargo, etc.)
Be in contact with OEM’s (Original Equipment Manufacturing) Product Managers to understand customization and co-development requests (jointly with E-kit Sales)
Be the voice from EU market in relation to our E-kit Product Planning
Your Profile
Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Planning/ Management or similar in the international bicycle industry
Good understanding and deep knowledge of E-Bikes & Drive Systems
Functional knowledge in the field of Marketing, Engineering and Manufacturing
Understanding of own segment market movement
Excellent Data analytical skills
Good communication skills (internal/external)
A and B driving license
Good planning, and problem-solving skills
Detail oriented
Ability to find the issue in the subject,
Fluency in English, written and spoken, Dutch is a plus but no must.
Benefits
A competitive salary and a 13th month payment
Commuting allowance
28 holidays a year and the opportunity to earn a bonus
You will work in an international environment in which you can learn and develop
Your first contract will be a temporary contract, but with the intension to extend or offer an indefinite contract (typical in the Netherlands)
Remote Working models and flexible working hours
30% Tax Reduction (30 percent Ruling) applicable if applicant meets the requirements
Have we aroused your interest? Then send us your detailed application to Daniel Glaubitz at daniel@bicitalent.com stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
