製品管理

Global Product Director – Cimatron

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for modernization and customer-centric innovation? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

At Cimatron, part of Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions, we’re now looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Global Product Director to lead our product strategy and drive the evolution of our offerings. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our products and ensuring they meet the ever-changing needs of our customers. Welcome!

Your mission

In this position, you develop and articulate a clear product vision aligned with our strategic goals. You inspire and guide cross-functional teams to bring this vision to life, ensuring our product remains at the forefront of industry trends and technological advancements. By leading the modernization of our product portfolio, you leverage cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches to enhance functionality, user experience, and market competitiveness.

You foster a collaborative and innovative culture within our organization, developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and internal teams. You ensure effective communication and collaboration to align product strategies with stakeholder expectations and drive mutual success.

Key responsibilities include:

Champion a customer-centric approach to product development by understanding customer needs, gather feedback and translate insights into actionable strategies that deliver exceptional value and satisfaction.
Work closely with international teams to ensure global alignment and execution of product initiatives – leveraging diverse perspectives and expertise to enhance product development and market penetration across different regions.
Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives, while driving continuous improvement and ensuring our products are future-ready.
Conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation – defining and executing strategies to capture new markets and expand our customer base.
Work closely with R&D, marketing, sales, and other departments to ensure seamless execution of product initiatives.

The preferred location for this position is Bologna in Italy or Ettlingen in Germany, while other locations in Europe could also be an option. We offer you a hybrid work solution. For this role, we can't offer relocation, so you must be eligible to work in the country where you want to work.

Your profile

We’re looking for someone with extensive experience in product management, preferably in the technology or software industry. You have a proven track record of successfully leading product modernization efforts and driving innovation. With a strong understanding of customer-centric methodologies, you’re able to translate customer insights into impactful product strategies. Your knowledge is backed by a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and it’s considered a plus with a Master of Business Administration. Acting in a truly global environment calls for excellent English skills, verbally and in writing.

You’re a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions. Being confident in your knowledge you easily guide, inspire and motivate your team, helping them reach their highest potential. With your excellent communication- and interpersonal skills, you effectively cooperate and build lasting relationships with key stakeholders and customers, driving sustained business growth and ensuring continued success.

Our culture

At Cimatron, we believe in fostering an inclusive, equal, and open-minded culture. We value diversity and strive to create a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. We offer competitive benefits and numerous career development opportunities. Are you intrigued? Visit our website or LinkedIn to get to know us further.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact Lisbeth Häggström, recruitment specialist, lisbeth.haggstrom@sandvik.com

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Recruiting Manager: Taline Forsberg

How to apply

Send your application no later than April 6th, 2025. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e-mail. Job ID: R0075942.

As we aim for a fair recruitment process, we utilize assessment tools to safeguard objectivity. When you apply for this job, you will therefore receive an invitation via email to a personality and logic ability test. Feedback comes immediately after the test has been completed and the selection process begins after the application deadline.

To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at hrservices.sweden@sandvik.com.

Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global market-leading manufacturer of tools and tooling systems for advanced industrial metal cutting. The business area also comprises the areas of additive manufacturing and digital manufacturing solutions. In 2023, sales were approximately 49 billion SEK with about 20,300 employees.

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