Job Description
As a Technical Product Manager, you will lead the development, management, and optimization of complex internal and external products throughout their entire lifecycle. You will play a critical role in translating strategic business objectives into actionable product strategies while ensuring the alignment of technical feasibility, innovation, and customer-centric design. This position requires strong cross-functional collaboration, senior stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage group-wide, high-impact projects.
Responsibilities :
- Manage the full product lifecycle of complex virtual or physical products / services, from conceptualization through development, launch, and phase-out.
- Translate strategic business goals into product roadmaps, specifications, and long-term implementation plans.
- Lead and participate in interdisciplinary project teams, including consulting with internal customers and senior management.
- Create business cases, prepare documentation for senior leadership, and develop requirements documents (e.g., service specifications).
- Plan and execute product launches or adjustments, coordinating internal service providers and implementing communication strategies.
- Monitor and optimize the commercial performance, quality, and cost-efficiency of assigned products.
- Drive digital innovation and design thinking practices to develop user-centric solutions.
- Advise on internal product standards and processes and support internal stakeholders on HR and leadership development-related topics.
- Ensure proper budget planning, approval, and monitoring for assigned products.
- Negotiate and align with social partners, drive internal product related processes
- Manage Vendors and external stakeholders
Qualifications
Fluent in English and German (C1 level).University degree in HR Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.Extensive experience in both classical and agile project / product management methodologies.Experience in managing complex, strategic, and group-wide projects.Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, with experience in both technical and leadership development products.Knowledge of HR development processes and trends, ideally within a large organization.Proficient in customer-centric design processes and tools (e.g., design thinking).Good understanding of software / hardware technologies and market dynamics.Strong facilitation, moderation, and communication skills for both virtual and in-person settings.Proven experience working with senior management and presenting to top-level executives.High level of organizational, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.Experience in international collaboration and virtual team environments.