Team Leader Product Management Roundtools (d/f/m) - Location flexible within Eur

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Team Leader Product Management Roundtools (d/f/m) - Location flexible within Europe

Are you a forward-thinking leader with a passion for driving business growth and fostering individual development? Elevate your career by becoming a key player in Walter's Product Management Team and a driving force behind Walter’s Engineering Kompetenz!

Join a highly motivated team at Walter, where your expertise will shape the future of machining solutions. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to be part of a company that's driving innovation in the industry.

Walter is one of the world’s leading metal working companies, bursting with empowered people and industry leading solutions in metal cutting. Our wide portfolio includes precision tools for milling, turning, grooving, drilling and threading, as well as individual special tools and technology solutions along the process chain.

The product area “Roundtools” (monolithic cutting tools for milling, drilling and threading) is a vital part of Walter’s growth strategy.
Using your passion and drive, you have the unique opportunity to shape this growth story. You are supported by a highly motivated team – together you will innovate and develop cutting-edge solutions that meet and exceed the evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

If you are passionate about machining and eager to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Together, we will shape the future of machining solutions and redefine what's possible in the world of metal cutting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of product managers responsible for monolithic cutting tools (“roundtools”) for milling, drilling and threading.
• Develop and implement product strategies aligned with the company's objectives and market demands.
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from conceptualization to launch and post-launch activities.
• Create a product portfolio that continuously meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including research and development, sales, marketing, and manufacturing to define product requirements and execute plans effectively.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats, driving strategic decision-making.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field – or comparable experience.
• Proven experience in product management, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of product management processes, market dynamics, and customer needs.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower team members.
• Positive mindset and strong can-do attitude.
• Strategic thinking capabilities and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in English, additional languages are a plus.

Benefits

Walter offers you a modern working environment with flexible working hours, mobile working, a wide range of health measures, company pension schemes and employee discounts. We place great importance on enabling our employees to develop professionally and personally. Safety in the workplace is very important to us and we actively support diversity and inclusion measures.

Start: As soon as possible

If you have any questions, please contact:

Mirjam Dreisörner

[email protected]

How to apply?

Please apply with your complete application documents (letter of motivation, CV, references), stating your salary expectations and earliest starting date via our online tool on walter-tools.com.