Would you like to make a difference to the environment? Do you want to work for a global and ethical company? Join us and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that make a real impact. We make what matters work. To find out more about us check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E As a Product Director you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the product line’s strategic direction, which includes, but is not limited to, gathering global market and intimate customer knowledge, developing product/technology roadmaps, defining product strategy and product marketing plans, as well as initiating customer programs that consider pricing, revenue growth, profitability, design, and customer satisfaction. Your main responsibilities: Develops a robust product strategy that includes an explicit understanding of current / future targets for market share, competitive positioning, product function, pricing and standard profits. Leads the strategic planning process and develops the appropriate sales forecast for the annual business plans (Profit Plan, Strategic Plan), including a “strawman forecast” for future programs. Develops and deploys comprehensive product roadmaps and pricing strategies which are market-driven, based on value provided and the competitive landscape. These strategies, which will include an analytical approach, must support Eaton’s financial performance targets. Develops and deploys a targeted business pursuit plan globally. Relentlessly monitors market dynamics, including customer and competitor developments, and recommends strategies to senior management as appropriate. Takes a lead role in building consensus of product and technology roadmaps, which effectively translate customer needs into a portfolio of products. Shared responsibility of commercializing new products through focused R&D investments. Manages prioritization of new programs, resolving conflicts between multiple customer programs. Co-leads regional quotation / SPC processes, supporting regional Sales and partnering with Finance. Assists in the development of the capital asset utilization plan. This will include supporting outsourcing initiatives and developing partners to achieve financial and operational performance metrics. Interfaces daily with sales, engineering, operations, and pricing with frequent interactions with customers and suppliers. Assures internal and external customer satisfaction. Provides thorough business case analysis and ensures accuracy of reporting. Complies with requirements of the Quality and Environmental Management Systems. Qualifications Your essential skills we are looking for: Bachelor´s degree in Engineering, Business, or another field. Master´s Degree (e.g. MBA) preferred. 8+ years of experience in Sales, Engineering, and/or Program Management. Preferred experience in Sales or other front-end commercial experience. Strong technical knowledge – engineering design, manufacturing, product application and quality. Ability to convert customer needs into product features. Demonstrated competency through experiences in business planning, strategic planning, and financial analysis. What we offer to you: Competitive compensation and benefits package Permanent contract in a fast-growing global company Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team We make ethics and culture matter – You will enjoy working in supportive and collaborative workplace where ethics and safety are in our DNA #LI-AW1 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: VEH Vehicle Group Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time