Join Eaton and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that have a real impact on the environment. We make what matters work. Find out more on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E Do you want to work for a global player, where we care about ethics, inclusion and diversity and our people? As a Global Product Manager you will lead product management for all filtration products sold into the Industrial market segment, current as well as new products as the portfolio expands. Products include filter bags and housings, manual and automatic strainers as well as industrial filter cartridges. Key responsibilities include product marketing and sales support, product life cycle management and promotion product strategy, including market and customer research for the outlined product lines on a regional or global basis. achieve growth and profitability targets in our Life Science market segment by supporting sales to value-sell filtration products and services to target markets and customer groups lead the team of product specialists and technical service. The Product Manager will work closely with functional leaders to develop and implement growth strategies to drive product profitability, volume, mix, market share improvement and price globally. In this role you will: Lead the team of product specialists and technical support, motivate and develop staff. Proactively gather and interpret competitor and market information and conduct market research to identify and define emerging new product and product adjacency opportunities. Perform competitive analysis and develop product competitive comparisons as needed, including cross-reference lists. Identify, consolidate, and transform VoC (Voice of Customer) inputs into new business opportunities, including NPD (new product development), existing product optimization, service programs, product portfolio rationalization, value engineering, marketing programs and other initiatives. Define product positioning in the marketplace considering how target customer segments benefit from our products relative to competition. Participate in ProLaunch process for assigned new product development projects by providing the input from marketing as required. Develop Product Roadmaps and drive alignment across the business functions (includes the smart filtration-related product roadmap and developing value selling points). Coordinate product launches across functions, working closely with marketing communications, engineering, sales and operations. Own business success in ramp-up phase after new product launches, ensuring cross-functional alignment and tracking of sales progress. Maintain oversight for product documentation and sales tools. Develop Eaton Filtration's competitive packages for different Industrial applications / customer segments as a playbook for sales. Connect with key customers and other business partners on a senior level (e.g. suppliers of traded products) to enhance business relationships and grow our business. Own product pricing strategies in partnership with Commercial Pricing Team considering value selling approach. Support operations in its planning process like SIOP, Profit Plan or BCM (business continuity management). Qualifications Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution • Proficiency in English • Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in marketing and/or engineering • Prior work experience in business-to-business (B2B) industrial products Preferred Qualifications: • Master's of Business Administration (MBA) • Minimum of seven (7) years of work experience with at least five (5) years in the filtration market • Understanding of markets, distribution channels, OEM requirements, and brand strengths • Prior experience working with, or leading, cross-functional teams • Proficiency in German #LI-AR2 What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Marketing Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa Organization: FFD Fluid Filtration Division Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time